NEWSLETTER
2010 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
RODEO FINALS
Good luck to the following Ontario competitors
in the National High School Rodeo Finals in Gillette, Wyoming:
Chyenne Cronin - barrels, goat tying,
team roping
Sarah McEachern -goat tying, breakaway roping, knowledge bowl
Tim Wettlaufer - team roping
Tamara Weese - all events except cutting
Kyle Gilbert - calf roping
Elana Von Doeler - barrels, poles
Callie Gray - barrels, breakaway roping, team roping, knowledge bowl
Troy Weese - knowledge bowl
Kaitlin McDougall - goat tying
Savannah Morris - queen contest
2010 RAO FINALS NEWS (from
Patti Bridge)
Another successful RAO Finals were held at
Scully's Lanetree Farm on May 22nd and 23rd. Every event had $800 added
money. Finals Champions are:
Breakaway Finals - Robin Hammond
Breakaway Year End - Robin Hammond, sponsored
by Ephraim Michael
Fastest Breakaway Time - Meagan DeWetering,
breast collar sponsored by the VanWestrop family
Breakaway Rookie of the Year - Chanda Burke
Breakaway Horse of the Year - Lady, owned by
Robin Hammond
Tie Down Roping Finals - Ross Scully
Tie Down Roping Year End - Ross Scully
Tie Down Rookie of the Year - Duane Harnock
Fastest Tie Down time - Ross Scully and Jason
Thomson, gift certificate sponsored by John & Ross Scully
Tie Down Roping Horse of the Year - Bandit -
owned by John & Ross Scully
#1 Team Roping Finals - Zanis Jordan, sponsored
by Wild Colt Ranch
#1 Team Roping Year End - Jason Hoggart
#2 Team Roping Finals - Pete Birdsall
#2 Team Roping Year End - Brad Bowie
#3 Team Roping Finals - Stu Cahill, sponsored
by D & R Contracting
#3 Team Roping Year End - Ross Scully
Fastest Team Roping Time - Tim Carnes & Drew
Carnes - gift certificate
sponsored by John & Ross Scully
Heading Horse of the Year - Joe, owned by John
Bridge
Heeling Horse of the Year - Mike, owned by Brad
Bowie
Welcome to the new Board of Directors -
President - Ross Scully, Team Roping Director - Stu Cahill, Rookie Director -
Joe Sararas and Tie Down Roping Director - Jason Thomson.
Thank you to the Scully family once again for
being great hosts - great facility and great pen. Thank you to Ed
DeWetering for the stock. Thank you to Dean Stockdale for judging the
Finals weekend and thank you to all the chute help, timers and announcers - Joe
Scully, Val Bridge, Toni German, Jodi German, Anne Stroud, Adam Billings, Dan
McGiver, Katelyn Scully, Ross Scully, John Bridge, John Scully, Stan Drawker,
Brennan Senos, Brad Roe, Cody Mousseau, Lacey Beer, Carol Kyte, Bobbi
Fawcett/almost Scully. Thank you to our great snack bar help - Christie,
Kim, Jake and Bradie.
Thank you to all who donated and participated
in our Silent Auction and Raffles. We raised over $1,400 to go towards
next season's Finals. Thank you to our buckle sponsors - with your help,
we are able to add more money to the Finals. Thank you to Wild Colt Ranch,
Ephraim Michael and D & R Contracting. Thank you to Dave Santa and Judy
Brown for the hamburger donations.
GOOD LUCK IN THE RODEO SEASON
Patti Bridge
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - MAY 23,
2010
Meeting was called to order by John Bridge.
Minutes from the last annual general meeting
were read by John Bridge and Brad Bowie.
Motion was made to have horn/buzzer added to
the timer/barrier. Motion carried. RAO will buy one, John
Scully will order it.
Elections - President - Ross Scully, Team
Roping Director - Stu Cahill, Rookie Director - Joe Sararas and Tie Down Roping
Director - Jason Thomson.
Motion carried to end meeting. Meeting
adjourned.
LOST CAMERA AT THE DUNK
MEMORIAL ROPING
If anyone found a Panasonic Lumus camera at the
Dunk roping, please contact Cheryl at 705-653-3671.
D & R Contracting is
sponsoring the # 3 Team Roping Finals buckle.
FINALS BREAKAWAY SPONSOR
FINALS BUCKLE SPONSOR
Wild Colt Ranch is sponsoring the Finals Team
Roping buckle
CONDOLENCES
Our condolences to Dean Stockdale and Val
Bridge on the passing of Dean's Mom, Dawn Stockdale. For more information,
please contact John Bridge
Nesbitt Funeral Home, 600 Monaghan Rd, Peterborough. Viewing Wed 1-3
Funeral service 11am. Dawn was an avid fan of rodeo and ropings.
CONGRATULATIONS
Scully's top the news so far for 2010 -
Ross & Lacey are engaged and Joe and Bobbi Fawcett are expecting a baby on
October 3rd - they are taking baby name suggestions at
babynames@joescully.com
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WILL ALWAYS REMEMBERED.
Jake’s twenty short years provided endless joy and adventure for
our family and friends. He touched many lives. It is with profound sadness we
say good-bye and good ride. The family will receive friends at Egan Funeral
Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Tuesday March 2nd
from 3 – 7pm.
There will be a Tribute to an amazing Cowboy, Jake Walker, in the
chapel on Wednesday, March 3 at 2pm. Cowboy hats, jeans and boots are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jake can be made to
the Ganz Liver Transplant Fund at (416) 340-4430 or
www.tgwhf.ca
Condolences for the family may be offered at
www.eganfuneralhome.com
SCULLY ROPING
SADDLE WINNER
Al Foster, winner of the saddle at the October 10th roping
at Scully's Lanetree Farm, shown with John and Ross Scully.
RAO OFFICE FEE
Notice to all members -
there is a $2 RAO office fee for EACH roper at all
RAO sanctioned ropings.
POINTS FOR A PICK/DRAW ROPING
The points are calculated by
the number of ropers who register – e.g. if 20 ropers enter – 1st =
120 pts, 2nd = 100 pts, 3rd = 80 pts, 4th = 60
pts, 5th = 40 pts and 6th = 20 pts.
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What is it?
This is a
higher education bursary of $500.00 to be Awarded annually in memory of a
former O.R.A. and R.A.O. member Bob Jamieson to the person most fitting the
criteria.
What are they?
·
The applicant must be 21 years old or under,
enrolled at a University or College, OR an adult enrolled in a Continuing
Adult Education Program at a University or College.
·
The applicant must be a member or the
Ontario Rodeo Association or the Roping Association or Ontario.
·
The applicant must apply in writing to the
Ontario Association (under whose auspices the fund was established) setting
forth the reason(s) for the application personal goals, and including a
resume of past education with the mention of scholastic achievements.
Who decides?
Three people
will decide the awarding of the bursary:
·
the President of the ORA
·
the President of the RAO
·
Pat Jamieson
Judgmental
discretion will be observed.
When is the deadline?
The
application deadline is September 30th
Send
applications to: Nancy Vaal, ORA Secretary,
secretary@ORArodeo.com
This e-mail address is being protected from
spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or call Pat Jamieson: 519-357-2599
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SAD NEWS
From the Peterborough Examiner:
BAKER, Robert Alexander Roy (Bob) - Passed away peacefully
at Killam Community Hospital, Alberta, August 24, 2009 at the age of 63. He is
survived by his best friend and loving companion Shelley Wakefield, parents
Allan and Jean (Clements) Baker of Norwood, son Rob Baker and wife Kim
(Barton) of Peterborough, sisters Linda Lynch and husband Dave of Norwood,
Dianne Buchanan of Cambellford, grandchildren Courtney, Anna and Callan Baker
of Peterborough. Remembered by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life will be held at Sedgewick Alberta Community Centre,
September 12th from 2-4 pm and in Norwood, Ontario, Town Hall, Saturday,
September 19th from 2-4 pm. Donations can be made to the Palliative Acute Care
Unit, Killam General Hospital, Killam, Alberta.
Shelley's address is Box 7, Sedgewick, Alberta T0B 4C0 for those who want to
send condolences.
2009 FINALS NEWS (FROM
PATTI BRIDGE)
Another successful and fun Finals
at Lane Tree Farms. Each event had $600 added money. Lacey Beer won
the breakaway finals, Barb Lillie won the year end and Kaitlyn Trimble won the
Rookie. Ross Scully won the tie-down roping finals, Brent Tupling won the
year-end and Derek Marks won the Rookie. #1 team roping finals and
year-end winner was Joe Terpstra. #2 team roping finals winner was Cory
Eskra and Dennis Johnson won the year-end. #3 team roping finals was won
by Mark Coulson and Cody Mousseau won the year-end.
Horse of the year halters were
voted on by the membership and the winners were: Breakaway - Bandit, owned
by the Scully family; Tie-Down - Bandit, owned by the Scully family; Heading -
Joe, owned by John Bridge and Heeling - Cutter, owned by Mark Coulson.
A BIG thank you to our sponsors -
without their sponsorship, we would have been able to have added monies:
Breakaway Finals - Dean Stockdale
& Val Bridge
Tie-Down Finals - Blistex Incorp.
#1 Team Roping Finals - Lil Bit
Ranch - Bruce & Robin Gullett
#3 Team Roping Finals - Modern
Elevator - Dave & Judy
A BIG thank you to the VanWestrop
family for the pig that was for our awards dinner.
A HUGE thank you to Dave, Judy,
James & Janine for the donations of food, time, BBQ expertise and friendship.
Thank you to Ed Dewetering for the
stock and the delicious sausages.
Thank you to the Scully family &
Adam for being such great hosts and their great facilities.
Thank you to all the help on
Saturday and Sunday - timers, announcers, chute help, all the people who helped
with the barriers, stripping chute and office help. Thank you to Jeremy &
Doreen for the use of the tractor.
Rope up!!! Good luck to all
in the rodeo season, see you in the fall.
MINUTES OF THE
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - MAY 17, 2009
Meeting called to order.
TREASURERS REPORT
Toni German report $8,422 in the
bank account. Yearly costs including the Finals was $6,280. Account
balance for the new year is $2,100.
ELECTIONS
Vice-President - Mark Coulson;
Team Roping Director - Ed Dewetering; Breakaway Director - Lacey Beer and
Tie-Down Director - Ross Scully
NEW BUSINESS
Barrier Rule - Motion by John
Scully that all ropings have a neck rope barrier or electric eye barrier in all
events, every category, seconded by Barb Lillie. Motion carried. New rule
Motion by John Scully that the RAO
buy electric eye barrier, seconded by Jason Thomson. Motion carried.
Reinstate Senate - Grievance
policy. Board will pay due diligence to all complaints.
Fastest time of the year will be
sponsored by J & R Scully in every event.
Motion by Dennis Johnson - 6
second rule - run should end as horse steps forward - motion denied.
Motion by Dennis Johnson - member
must attend 50% of ropings to make it to the Finals - motion denied.
Meeting adjourned.
ANOTHER NEW ROPER ARRIVES
Annabelle Marion Eskra was
born on Wednesday May 6th
at 4:47AM. She was a healthy 8 pounds and 7 ounces. She already attended her
first roping finals and watched daddy win a buckle.
Altus, OK
WOSC Qualifies Three for National Finals
The WOSC rodeo team had another successful rodeo recently at the
Northeastern Oklahoma A & M University’s rodeo in Miami. This rodeo marked
the end of the college rodeo season. At the end of the rodeo, the years’
points were totaled to determine the event champions and national
qualifiers. The top three individuals in each event qualify for the College
National Finals Rodeo in Casper, WY June 14-20.
Jaron Nooren from Ontario, Canada topped the field of Tie Down Ropers for
the season and earned the title of 2009 Central Plains Regional Champion.
This is quite an accomplishment for any roper, let alone a freshman athlete.
Nooren’s dedicated work ethic was a large part of his success this year. He
qualified for four of the ten short-go rounds this year. For the Miami
rodeo, Nooren won second in the long round with a smart run of 9.6 seconds.
He broke the barrier in the long round, but still picked-up points for sixth
in the average.
Alabaman Kyle Irwin qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo as the
third place regional finisher in Steer Wrestling. Irwin, who is also a
freshman athlete, was a consistent competitor this year, qualifying for five
of the ten short-go rounds. Irwin’s successful weekend at Miami helped cinch
his qualification. His quick time of 3.5 seconds in the long round was good
enough to win first. He duplicated his time in the short-round, however he
broke the barrier.
The talented Trevor Kastner from Ardmore also qualified for the CNFR in the
bull riding. Although he was only able to compete at seven of the ten
rodeos, he still finished the year second place in the Central Plains
Region. Of those seven rodeos, Kastner picked-up points at five of the
rodeos. Kastner is presently rehabilitating a knee injury he suffered during
a practice session in March, however he has been riding with the injury and
will postpone surgery until after the CNFR.
Coach Guy Smith is excited to be taking three athletes to the College
National Finals Rodeo this summer. The three cowboys that qualified all have
a great chance to bring home a National Intercollegiate Rodeo title for WOSC.
WOSC also had several other athletes do well at the Northeastern Oklahoma A
& M Rodeo.
WOSC’s top female rodeo athlete, Caila Parker just missed qualifying for the
College National Finals Rodeo as a Women’s All-Around competitor, finishing
the year in third place.
It certainly wasn’t for lack of try though. She qualified for the
short-round in the goat tying and breakaway roping. In the goat tying she
won third in the long-round with a time of 8.1 seconds. Her short-round time
of 8.9 seconds placed her third in the go-round and third in the average. In
the breakaway roping, Parker won first in the long-round with her time of
2.7 seconds. She won second in the short-round with her time of 2.9 seconds
and second in the average.
Dayton Roworth from Alberta qualified for the short-round in the steer
wrestling with his time of 4.5 seconds in the long-round. However, a broken
barrier took him out of contention for average points.
Dallas Gardner from British Columbia qualified for the short-round in the
breakaway roping in tenth place with her time of 3.3 seconds. However, she
missed her calf in the short-round.
Jenna Ramage from Mississippi had a time of 9.4 seconds in the long-round of
the goat tying. This qualified her for the short-round in tenth place. A
10.4 second run in the short-go earned her sixth place points in the
go-round.
MAY NEWS (from Patti Bridge)
The fundraiser was a success on Sunday, May
3rd. a BIG Thank you to the Gray
family for the great facilities and the added monies. The Auction and Bake
Sale raised $917.50, Toni's Texas mickey raffle raised $340, the calcuttas
raised $682.50, with $341.25 going to the High School Rodeo Finals and $341.25
to the RAO. Total monies raised is $1,698.75.
Thank you to Ed and Julie and all their chute
help and timers. Thank you to all who donated - Ed DeWettering & Julie
Forrest; Hillsburg Feed; the Scully family; Anne Stroud; the Walker family;
Sinopali Tack Shop; Pete Birdsall; John & Patti Bridge; Bev Wilkinson; Wendy
Law; Kenny Doner; O'Neils; Brad Bowie; Barry, Jennifer & Cody Mousseau;
Brad & Anne Mousseau; Misty Lane Tack; John Graham Jiffy Lube; Scott Gray; Mark
& Amanda Youmans; the VanWestrop family; Toni German. A big Thank you to
Brad Bowie for auctioning and a big Thank you to Claire Hester for judging all
day.
APRIL NEWS
DEAR MEMBERS, FAMILIES & FRIENDS:
It's finally spring
and time to get out and enjoy a great weekend at TLC Quarter Horses in
Hillsburgh, Ontario on May 2nd and 3rd, 2009. There is a High School
Rodeo and $500 added barrel jackpot on Saturday. Sunday is a RAO
sanctioned roping, part of the Ilderton Winter Series. This fun packed
day starts with Steer Wrestling - $500 added, Breakaway - $500 added, Tie Down
Roping - $500 added, Iron Man Contest - $500 added, Open Team Roping - $500
added and #4 Team Roping.This is a major
fundraising event for the RAO Finals and the Ontario High School Rodeo
Association Finals, with calcuttas for each event, snack bar, bake sale and an
auction. Partial listing for the auction are as follows:
Nasty-Girl pinata, 4 sets of horse
pillows, 4 horse throws, baby clothes, Pampered Chef Bread Crock Pot, Men's
Levis, Hammock, pink child's rope bag/knapsack, calendars, wine gift set,
heading rope, teddy bear, oil change.
Donations are needed and gladly accepted on the weekend,
or contact any Board Member. Come
out and support and cheer your fellow members and friends on. Sponsors
are still needed for the RAO Finals.
The RAO Finals are being held at Lane Tree Farms (Scullys)
on May 16, 2009 - Breakaway Finals, 1st breakaway jackpot for 2009/10 season,
Tie-Down Finals, 1st Tie-Down Jackpot for 2009/10 season. On May 17th -
Team Roping Finals, 1st Open team roping jackpot for 2009/10 season, awards,
Annual General Meeting, Dinner & party.
Any items for the agenda, please contact Patti Bridge.
Up for elections - Vice President & Team Roping Director.
Patti
Bridge
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MARCH NEWS (from Patti
Bridge)
It's time to wipe the dust off you saddles and
blow the cobwebs off your ropes, the finals are quickly arriving and rodeo
season is fast on its heels.
Ilderton is changing their team roping format
to encourage more ropers to attend, it will be pick one partner and draw one
partner $40 per person, may enter twice, there will be an Open & # 4 Roping.
Fundraising roping to be held May 3 at the
Gray's - $500 added money to each event. We will have an auction, bake
sale and calcutta. Come out and help support the RAO and the High School
Rodeo. Monies raised will help with RAO Finals and High School Rodeo
Finals. Need donations for auction and bake sale items.
Sponsors are also needed for Year-End and
Finals Buckles.
Let's make this the BEST FUNDRAISER EVER!!!
more info to follow
CONGRATULATIONS
Emma Leigh Margaret Orr was born December 19th
in Orangeville, Ontario. Proud parents are Shawn and Amanda (nee Hughes)
Orr.
WELCOME TO THE NEWEST COWGIRL
Welcome to Deanna Brielle Packet, born February
19th, 2009. Proud parents are Tim and Sarah (nee Foster) Packet.
MEMORIAL FOR A WELL KNOWN
RODEO CONTENDER
(By Cindy Brygman)
I fell in love with a horse named Kansas,
originally owned and competed with by Steve Zalvin. He was a noble horse and
was a true cowboy at heart. He never complained and was tough as nails. I
can only thank Steve Zalvin for allowing me to enjoy the rest of his
retirement days with me on our farm. He gave it his all when all you asked
for was a little bit...but that was the way he was...devoted...and even though
he seemed tough on the outside, he was all soft and squishy on the inside.
Thank you Kansas for being a babysitter for Jordyn and teaching her how to
ride...Thank you kansas for being buddies with the less dominant ones in the
herd...Thank you Kansas for being the greatest horse ever. You will always be
in our hearts.
Kansas was laid to rest on March 1, 2009.
Ontario Steer Wrestler
wins the International
Professional Rodeo World Championship at the International
Finals Rodeo (IFR39) in
Oklahoma City.
by Jennifer Mousseau
Matthew Mousseau of R R 2 Dashwood, & formerly of Hensall
area, travelled to Oklahoma City Jan 16-18/09 sitting fourth in the IPRA
World Standings in Steer Wrestling, approximately $3,500 behind the
leader. Only the top 15 in each of the seven standard rodeo events,
from across the US &
eastern Canada, qualify to compete at the IPRA World
Championship.
Qualifiers from Ontario
included Stewart Cahill, Strathroy, in
Team Roping;
B J Prince of Pontypool, in Saddlebronc; Dean Dobinson, London, in
Saddle Bronc; Robin Williamson of Acton, in Ladies Barrels; Ross Scully
of Rockwood, in Tie Down Roping and Luke McCoag of Port Rowan, in Bull
Riding. Several contestants qualified from Quebec.
Going into the finals, in second spot, was Tooter Silver
of Warner, OK and in third spot, Justin Thigpen of Waycross, GA.
In the first of 4 rounds, Matt tied for 1st with the
leader, Donny Tyner of Huntersville, NC with a time of 4 seconds. Matt
was riding his 10 yr old
sorrel Quarter Horse mare, Solo, whom he trained himself,
as a "dogging' horse. Earl Foster of Foster's Cattle Recovery, Alvinston,
On. with his horse Grizzly made the trip to Oklahoma, to haze for Matt.
In the second round, Matt was second with a time of 3.7 seconds. In the
3rd round, Matt had a time of 3.8 for a 4th place finish. It was a nail
biter right up to the last competitor in the 4th round on Sunday. Matt
was the 3rd last competitor, having climbed to third in the leaderboard
& first in the average. He won the round with a time of 3.7, clinching
the IFR39 World Championship Steer Wrestling title. Matt came home
proudly displaying his custom trophy saddle, 2 go round buckles, prize
money, the average buckle & the gold buckle, declaring him the IPRA
World Champion Steer Wrestler. Matt had the most consistent times in
his event beating out former world champions
Ronnie Fields & Jordan Wiseman, both of Oklahoma.
Matt got his start in Steer Wrestling, attending a clinic
in 2000 in Crediton, Ont, put on by former ORA champion Ed DeWetering.
Matt continued to hone his skills and competed in rodeos across Ontario,
Quebec & the United States.
In 2001, he won the Rookie buckle on the Ontario Rodeo Association
circuit. Steer Wrestling championship titles were won on the ORA
Circuit in 2002, 2005, 2006 & 2008. Matt was the Ontario Dodge Circuit
Champion in 2002 & 2007. Matt won a berth to the Canadian Cowboy
Association Rodeo Finals at the Agribition in Regina in 2007. He
finished 2nd in the average.
This "cowboy" comes from a "horse" background. His Dad &
Mom met showing horses. His uncle, Barry, was several time ORA Saddle
Bronc, Steer Wrestling & All Round Champion. Matt's cousin, Cody, is a
multiple Ontario High School Rodeo Association Team Roping Champion &
the 2008 Calf Roping Champion, a steer wrestler & was second in the 2008 IPRA Rookie All Around standings. His aunt, Jennifer, is a former ORA
Barrel Racing champion. Matt's aunt, Lori, shows horses, as does
his cousin, Samantha. Lloyd, Matt's grandfather, was one of the
founding or early members of the original Exeter Rodeo Committee & Past
President.
History was made in Oklahoma City in January at the IFR,
the Steer Wrestling capitol of the world, with Mousseau being the first
Canadian ever to win both the average and the world title. Matt
appreciates the support he has received from family and friends.
NEW CD BY
KEITH WARD
Former RAO member, Keith
Ward, has another CD out - Cowboy Trails - original songs from the Canadian
West. All songs were written by Keith, except for Ride Mountie Ride.
For more information, or to order ($15 plus shipping & handling),
Email Keith
MORE DECEMBER
NEWS
News from the Adams family -
Ryan & Candace were married on October 4th; Brad and Shannon became new parents
on October 15th, to a beautiful baby girl, Abby Marie; and Chris and Jen Kainz
will be married on June 20th, 2009.
Patti Bridge would like to
thank everyone for the lovely Christmas planter.
DECEMBER
NEWS
The Board of Directors of the
RAO wish everyone a Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year.
Congratulations and good luck
to the Ontario competitors heading to the International Professional Rodeo
Association Finals, January 16-18/09 - they are Robin Williamson, Ross Scully,
Luke McCoag, B.J.Prince and Matt Mousseau.
Still looking for pictures to
update this website - if anyone has any they would like to share, please email
them to me - nancyrodeo@aol.com.
Also any news items will be appreciated.
ROPING
RAISES MONEY FOR GREG HATFIELD
Roping
and rodeo friends gathered together on November 1st at the Wild Colt
Ranch northeast of Stratford, to raise money for Greg Hatfield.
Greg was a member of the Ontario Rodeo Association for 8 years, during which
time he was a competitor and a judge. He left Ontario in 1997 and is now living
in Gentry, Arkansas.
Greg was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) this past spring, and by all
accounts, it is progressing rapidly. He has already been forced to give up his
job, as he is no longer able to perform physically demanding
tasks. Unfortunately Greg has no health insurance with which to supplement his
very-increasing needs.
Kathy Smith, Kathy Adams and Amy Hatfield organized the benefit which included
breakaway roping, team roping, Silent/Chinese Auction and a dinner.
Greg was a surprise guest of honour – the ALS Society paid his return airfare to
Buffalo and Ray and Kathy Smith picked him up and brought him to the roping.
Money raised so far totalled over $6,700 and included donations; entry fees and calcuttas from breakaway and team roping; auctions; dinner and the concession
stand. Auction and food items were all donations.
The breakaway roping was won by Shari Cahill and Robin Hammond
was second. The
team roping was a “draw pot” format where you enter as a header or heeler and
partners are randomly drawn for you. There were 63 teams, 3 go rounds and the
winners were paid on the average.
1st – Ray Smith & Charlie DeBrabandere
2nd – Ray Smith & John Scully
3rd – Ross Scully & Stewart Cahill
4th – Chris Murphy & Brad Bowie
Following is a thank you from the benefit organizers:
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GREG
HATFIELD FUND-RAISER ~~~ A THANK YOU!
Wow - what a tremendous day we had on Saturday, November 1st
at the fund-raiser for Greg Hatfield.
There was a fabulous turn out of people, we are estimating
that about 100 people showed up to offer their support and $6,700 was
raised!! Greg was able to be in attendance thanks to the
ALS Association near where he lives. They
surprised him on Monday, October 27th and advised him that he would be on a
plane that Friday. We know it thrilled him to be able to see so many
friendly faces, many of which he hasn't seen in a long, long time. It seemed
as though everyone had a great time (perhaps some more than others - Hey
Chris!!) and folks certainly showed up with their Cowboy Hearts.
First and foremost, we must send an over the top Thank You to
Chris Murphy & Lindsay Kawalez AND Al
& Karyn Foster. This benefit would not have been possible without
their kindness and generosity. Chris & Lindsay
donated their beautiful facility for our event. They did not know Greg prior
to Saturday but none the less opened their hearts for this fund-raiser. It
was the perfect place to hold an event like this. Al & Karyn donated all the
stock that day and with over 550 runs we tired the poor critters out! Of
course it would have been impossible to host a roping without an arena and
cattle. A simple Thank You doesn't seem to cover what they so graciously
supplied.
We also need to send a wondrous Thank You to Cheryl Dunk &
Tracy Pighin. They took care of entries and absolutely everything that went
along with the roping. They spent the whole day sitting up top in the arena
calculating roping and calcutta winners, doing payouts and drawing partners
& stock. This day couldn't have happened without your help. We, the
organizers, didn't have a clue how to manage everything you did and you
saved our butts!
Also deserving of a big Thank You are Bruce Murray
(Snowball!) and Pat Mulligan. Bruce was our announcer for the day and spent
the day keeping everyone organized. Pat Mulligan was a terrific help with
his auctioneering expertise during the calcuttas. Both of them gave a
professional flair to the event.
We owe a tremendous Thank You to all of those folks who
volunteered their help in the arena. People just jumped in with flagging,
timing, stripping ropes and pushing stock. We're afraid there were so many
of you that we don't have all your names! We never had to hunt for anyone to
fill a spot or pitch in with a job. Again (& we're sure it has become
repetitious by now), we could not have held this event without your help.
Thank you to Brad & Shannon Adams for providing the meat &
baked eans. Yummy! Pat Jamieson was a great help with the concession
stand. We would have been lost without Candace & Jen managing the auction.
Your assistance is appreciated.
How to thank the many, many people who showed up on that
beautiful sunny Saturday? Incredible. It was great to see so many
recognizable faces and also plenty of folks who we're certain didn't know
Greg but showed up out of compassion anyway. You spent gas money getting
there, brought auction items, cooked food for the dinner, donated your
hard-earned money and enjoyed a day of roping. It does a heart good to be
involved in a benefit such as this and it is difficult to convey the feeling
of gratitude. In Cowboy spirit we thank you.
Kathy Smith
Kathy Adams
Amy Hatfield |
SAD NEWS
Long time RAO and ORA member, Vernon (Butch)
Dunk, passed away suddenly on November 10th. Butch was an avid team roper
and supporter of rodeo and roping. He will be missed by his family and
friends. Details below:
DUNK, Vernon “Butch” …suddenly at his home on Monday November
10, 2008 in his 63rd year. Loving husband of Susan (nee: Milne).
Much loved father of David and his wife Jo-Anne and grandpa of
Piper May. Butch will be remembered by his siblings Violet (Vi)
& the late Austin Dunk, the late Everette & Marion Dunk, the
late Audrey & Ken McNutt, Cheryl & the late Terry Dunk and
Gerald & Maureen Dunk and each of their families. Remembered by
his brothers in law of Michael & Linda Milne and David & Marlene
Milne and each of their families. Friends are invited to the
Weaver Family Funeral Home, 77 Second St., Campbellford on
Saturday from 11:30 – 1:30 pm. Funeral Service will follow in
the E.W. Al Weaver Chapel at 1:30pm. Cremation to follow. As
expressions of sympathy, donations to the Campbellford Memorial
Hospital Foundation – the Dr. Hackett Memorial Fund or Charity
of your Choice would be appreciated by the family. Online Guest
Book & Condolences at
www.weaverfuneralhomes.com.
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Name |
Vernon Franklin Dunk |
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Born |
Sep 19, 1946 |
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Died |
Nov 10, 2008 |
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Place |
Campbellford Memorial
Hospital |
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Location |
 At
the Weaver Family Funeral Home - Campbellford- 77 Second St. |
|
Address |
77 Second Street
Campbellford, On |
|
First Visitation |
Sat Nov 15th
from
11:30am
to
1:30pm
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Location Information |
From the 401 East or
Westbound - Exit at Hwy. #30 and go North. After entering
the town of Campbellford, turn right at the first lights and
go over the bridge. At the first lights over the bridge,
turn right again and go to the 2nd stop sign. At the stop
sign turn left, the funeral home is on your right hand side.
(705) 653-1179 or 1-866-6WEAVER |
|
Location |
Weaver
Family Funeral Home - Campbellford -E.W. Al Weaver Chapel |
|
Address |
77 Second Street
Campbellford |
|
Time |
Sat Nov 15, 2008 1:30pm |
|
Officiating |
Rev. Blaine Dunnett |
|
Location Information |
From the West side of
the river, turn right at the bridge, go east to the first
set of lights, turn right, go to 2nd stop sign. Turn left
and proceed to funeral home on right. (705)653-1179 or
1-866-6WEAVER |
|
Location |
Royal Canadian Legion
Branch -Campbellford |
|
Location Information |
From the west side of
the canal, turn left at the lights and go West on Bridge St.
The Legion is on your right approx. one block. |
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SAD NEWS
Condolences to Cathy Tayler and the family of
Ken Taylor. Ken was an avid team roper and supporter of roping and rodeo.
Please see the information below.
Kenneth R. Tayler, 55, Rensselaer Falls.
Funeral services for Kenneth R. Tayler, 4207 Route 68, Rensselaer Falls, are
incomplete with the
Fox-McLellan
Funeral Home . Mr. Tayler passed away at home on Saturday, Oct 11,
surrounded by his family and close friends.
Surviving are his wife, Cathy; his parents, Elsie Tayler of Hammond, and Richard Tayler, a resident of the United Helpers Nursing Home; two sons, Matthew Collacott of Colburg, Ontario, and Christopher Tayler of Potsdam; two sisters,
Connie Shoulette of Hammond, and Diane Martindez and her husband, Marty, of
Bradenton, FL; three brothers, Michael Tayler of Utica, Ronald Tayler and his
wife, Valerie, of Los Angeles, CA, and Guy Tayler of Hammond; special friends,
Tom, Emily, Sherry, Steve and Jennifer Grant, along with several nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Mr. Tayler was born on March 9, 1953 in Ogdensburg, a son of Richard and Elsie
(Phillips) Tayler. He graduated from Hammond Central School class of 1971 and
married Catherine Rockert on September 19, 1998, in Grafton, Ontario, after a
prior marriage ended in divorce. He was employed by the City of Ogdensburg
Public Works Department for 19 years and retired in February 2008 due to ill
health.
He was a member of the Ontario Rodeo Association and enjoyed riding horses in
rodeo and team roping competitions.
Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the Richard E. Winter Cancer
Center in Ogdensburg.
On-line condolences can also be made to the family at
Fox-McLellan
Funeral Home
RAO
FINALS RESULTS (FROM PATTI BRIDGE)
| EVENT |
|
WINNER |
SPONSOR |
| Breakaway |
Year End |
Barb Lillie |
|
| |
Finals |
Charlotte Eskra |
|
| |
Rookie |
Jake Walker |
|
| Tie Down Roping |
Year End |
Jarod Nooren |
Joe Alexander/Barb Lillie |
| |
Finals |
Jarod Nooren |
|
| |
Rookie |
Frank VanWestrop |
B.J. Prince/Rawhide Rodeo |
| Team Roping #1 |
Year End |
Cory Eskra |
Anne Stroud/Diana Stitt |
| |
Finals |
Emily Forrest |
|
| Team Roping #2 |
Year End |
Ed DeWettering |
|
| |
Finals |
Paul Yaccabucci |
|
| Team Roping #3 |
Year End |
Stu Cahill |
|
| |
Finals |
John Bridge |
Bob & Brenda Bates/Dean Stockdale & Val Bridge |
| Breakaway Horse of the Year |
|
Roxy - Sheri Cahill |
|
| Tie Down Horse of the Year |
|
JJ - Jason Thomson |
|
| Heading Horse of the Year |
|
Joe - John Bridge |
|
| Heeling Horse of the Year |
|
Roxy - Sheri Cahill |
|
Horse of the year halters sponsored in part by Bells Custom
Leather
The Finals were a lot of fun despite the awful
weather, nice to see new faces and nice to see some old friends. Thank you to
all our finals sponsors. A big thank you to everyone who made the finals the
success it was:
Tabby Fuller/National Grociers -- pop , buns
and condiments
Sharon Hart/Tim Hortons -- donuts
Anne Stroud - pop
Steve Smith for the excellent chef/BBQ work
Joe Scully for all the sound & music and his
expertise in Rodeo Announcing
Ed DeWetering for the stock for the finals
Scully Family for the great facility
Bob & Brenda Bates -- water
Anne Scully - coleslaw
For all our chute help - John Smith, Bruce Gullett, Adam, Rod Kiddie, Rob Weizs, Charlotte Eskra, Jim Barnes, Ross
Scully, our Timers and secretary work, Anne Stroud, Toni German, Jodie German, Lacey Beer,
Bobbi Fawcett, Katelyn Scully, Anne Scully, Rachel Hennings,
Judging - John Scully & Jarod Nooren, 50/50 tickets Martine Ewart, Carol Kyte. Thanks again to all Good Luck 2008/2009 season
Patti Bridge
R.A.O. FINALS NOTES (FROM JOE
SCULLY)
Once the awards were presented, I flew up the road for the start of the
Roping Association of Ontario Finals. In a mad-rush, I set-up speakers and
computers, and we commenced at 7:30.
The Tiedown Roping Finals was won by Jarod Nooren, who had amassed a
half-dozen buckles earlier that day...and he became, “The People’s Champion”.
He had an amazing Roping Finals, as he was the sole contender to rope 4 for 4,
placing 2nd, 1st, 2nd, 1st across
the goes and 1st in the aggregate.
Charlotte Eskra went 3 for 4 to win the RAO Break-away Roping Finals, also
taking a pile of money across the rounds.
Then the first Jackpots of the year took place where Jessie Robson won the
Breakaway going 2 for 3 being the sole to catch 2, and Jarod Nooren won another
competition, going 3 for 3, winning 2 goes and placing 2nd in the
other, thus winning the aggregate by over 13.5 seconds.
Just when we thought our Saturday Night would be over (past midnight as
the Jackpot concluded), Jason Thomson, Ross Scully and Jarod Nooren had a 6-head
Match. The intense competition showed the People’s Champion the winner, once
again, winning 4 of 6 Go’s, placing 2nd in the two remaining, and the
only contender to go 6 for 6.
Finally, the roping ended at 1:15am, and I got home at 1:45am to sleep.
The next morning I began setting up in the rain outside, and after
finishing “mic check”...they changed their mind, and we tore it all down and
moved indoors. The only positive was that I knew where the cables had to go
indoors....
Starting with the #3 Team Roping, only 2 teams went 3 for 4 , and John
Bridge won by 2.0 seconds.
Into the #2 Team Roping, Paul Yaccobucci and his partner were the only
team to go 3 for 4, and he became the 2008 #2 Team Roping RAO Finals Champion.
Into the #1 Team Roping, Emily Forrest and her partner were the only team
to go 3 for 4, and she became the 2008 #1 Team Roping RAO Finals Champion.
Then Lunch Break, AGM, and into the First Jackpot of 2009. The First
Jackpot was the most fun roping I’ve ever announced...I got to play Game Show
Host!
The Stock Contractor, Ed DeWetering had declared a “Bounty Steer”, which
is like a permanent fresh steer: quick, fast to run up the rope, etc. He said
there would be a $50 Bounty to the first team to draw it, and if they declined,
he’d be out of the draw.
The First team to get him consisted of Brian Roworth and Brad Heffernan.
Early into the First-Go, they wouldn’t take it, as $50 wasn’t worth the loss of
the Aggregate pay. I then tried to negotiate it up to $100, and they still
declined. I refused to let them Score the Steer, and as the Steer ran by them,
I said, “Did you hear that? The Bounty Steer just Giggled!”
I talked the Contractor into letting the next team “Buy In” at $25.
Next Team: Brent Tupling and Dennis Johnson. They wouldn’t partake. Out
the Steer went again.
Next Team: John Bridge and Mark Coulson. Coulson declared that he
wouldn’t pay to rope the steer...so, I called his bluff and put down their
$25.00 entry. They went...and missed. Big risk as they were 2nd in
the Aggregate after 1...but, that was a secret....
Next Team: Jarod Nooren and Mark Coulson. Once again, the team wouldn’t
pay, but would take them. The Pot was now over $100. It was an easy sale as Nooren had become “The People’s Champ”, and they almost put it together...solid
on the Front End, but a stutter step on the back-end cost them a time.
All of the Rodeo-Run-type ropers were counting the steers, hoping to draw
it in the last go.
His last time through had Dean Stockdale and Bruce Guillet drawing him.
As I walked toward the chute, I heard John Bridge say, “Why risk $200 in the
Go-Round just to win $150?”. I became Howie Mandell again.
I repeated what was said. Then laid down the scenario, “Ok, you’re going
for the Go-Round, yes. Why not take the steer that is guaranteed not to shut
down. The steer that you have to rope on the corner on. The steer that you
have to be quick on...when you need to be quick to win the go. Why? The answer
is simple. Yes, there’s $200 to be won in the Go. But! There’s an additional
$150 if you win the Go on this Steer. That’s $350 in one run. To that, Mr.
Bridge, I say ‘Game, Set, Match!’”.
Stockdale and Guillet took “The Deal”. I ran down the arena following the
Run. Stockdale smoked the horns. Guillet caught both back Feet...and at the
last fraction of a second...the steer kicked out. The place went wiiiiiilllld!
Soon thereafter we had a Beef BBQ Dinner, Awards, a few cocktails and
called it a Weekend.
The Year-end and Specialty Awards will be posted shortly on
www.ropingontario.com
The Marathon Weekend was a blast. Tons of exciting action to be a part
of. Unfortunately I only got 7 hours sleep Thursday Night, 6 hours sleep Friday
Night and 4.5 hours sleep Saturday Night, so I spent my Holiday Monday cutting zzzzzzzz’s.
But now, just a week and a half to the ORA Season Opener!
National
Coalition for Best Practices for Show Animals
Joe Scully has joined the
Steering Committee for the National Coalition for Best Practices for Show
Animals. They are in need of support letters - please click on the
following picture and it will take you to a form to fill out that will create a
support letter. More information about this is also on this site.
Please take the time to do this as we need to show our support.
RULE BOOK UPDATE
Click on the following link for the
latest rule book updates: Rule Book Update
March 2007
NEWS OR CLASSIFIED
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