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5 USCRA North Texas Championships

9 2011 Barry Burk Championship Jr. Calf Roping Roundup

16 7th Annual Joes Boot ShopCalf Roping

20 Namgis Premier Invitational

COVER PHOTO (top): Joes Boot Shop #12 Average Champion Chace ValdezPhoto Courtesy of PhotosByRusty.comCOVER PHOTO (bottom): 2011 Roping Roundup Marty Yates

Photo Courtesy of Photography by Phifer

fter a short dry spell of USCRA events, ropers headed to theNorth Texas Championships in Denton, Texas for a weekendfull of calf roping. With Wild West buckles up for grabs and

plenty of cash to win, the event shook out in fine fashion, ushering ina full line-up of summertime events.

The June 11-12 weekend kicked off with the #2 roping whereCody Brazzel of Shreveport, Louisiana snuck up from behind the packto win the final round and earn the Average championship. In the 00roping that followed, Bruno Chuortuci claimed third in the firstround, won the fourth and finals round and earned the Averagechampionship. Wrapping up Saturday, the ropers hit the arena floor inthe #1 roping. Chad Boggs from Cyril, Oklahoma tied up a little cashwinning second place in the first round but fell silent through round 2through 4. However, his solid runs through the rounds earned himthe Average championship of the roping.

Sunday kicked off with another Louisiana cowboy, Don Mullinswinning the Average. He started great by winning the first round butdid not place in any other rounds, but remained in the drivers seatthroughout the roping. The Ladies Breakaway and Open eventswrapped things up on Sunday.

The USCRA has many events scheduled throughout the summerincluding the Firecraker 5 Header this month in Stephenville, Texas onJuly Fourth weekend, as well as the W.E.B Memorial Calf Ropingtowards the middle of the month back in Denton, Texas.

North Texas Championship June 11 & 12

EE1st Go1. Don Mullins, Arcadia, LA, 13.36, $300; 2. Danny Baker, Quitman, TX, 13.4, $2002nd Go1. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 11.55, $300; 2. Doug Hammer, Dublin, TX, 13.08, $2003rd Go1. Doug Hammer, Dublin, TX, 11.95, $300; 2. Cleo Hearn, Lancaster, TX, 12.7, $2004th Go1. Brett York, Waco, TX, 10.95, $300; 2. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 11.25, $200Average1. Don Mullins, Arcadia, LA, 56.90/4hd., $535; 2. Ronnie Williams, Huntsville, TX,60.05/4hd., $470; 3. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 69.76/4hd., $335

00 Roping1st Go1. Gary Dean, Hammon, OK, 11.28, $250; 2. David Gaston, Saint Jo, TX, 11.5, $220;3. Bruno Chuortuci, Decatur, TX, 11.77, $1602nd Go1. Dakota Tawater, Justin, TX, 10.83, $250; 2. Richard Agan, Trenton, TX, 11.66, $220;3. Bill Akins, Aubrey, TX, 12.27, $1603rd Go1. Ryan Rule, Blue Ridge, TX, 11.58, $250; 2. Russell Moore, New Braunsfels, TX,12.57, $220; 3. Danny Baker, Quitman, TX, 12.87, $1604th Go1. Bruno Chuortuci, Decatur, TX, 10.51, $250; 2. Austin Elliott, Arp, TX, 10.65, $220;3. Dakota Tawater, Justin, TX, 10.83, $160Average1. Bruno Chuortuci, 50.12/4hd., $670; 2. Richard Agan, Trenton, TX, 50.72/4hd., $505; 3. Dakota Tawater, Justin, TX, 51.72/4hd., $335; 4. Bill Akins, Aubrey, TX, 59.47/4hd., $170

#11st Go1. Lonnie Jordan, Hawley, TX, 10.06, $423; 2. Chad Boggs, Cyril, OK, 10.27, $2822nd Go1. Rick Mclemore, Gracemont, OK, 10.48, $423; 2. Colton Turbeville, Scurry, TX,10.68, $2823rd Go1. Alan Johnson, Royse City, TX, 10.11, $423; 2. Randy Cross, Decatur, TX, 10.31,$144; 3. Bruno Chuortuci, Decatur, TX, 10.31, $1444th Go1. Bruno Chuortuci, Decatur, TX, 8.82, $423; 2. Brad Mcreynolds, Groesbeck, TX,9.49, $282Average1. Chad Boggs, Cyril, OK, 47.48/4hd., $750; 2. Colton Turbeville, Scurry, TX,47.66/4hd., $655; 3. Alan Johnson, Royse City, TX, 48.67/4hd., $470

#2 Roping1st Go1. Martin Poindexter, Seymour, TX, 10.78, 135; 2. Rex Martin, Early, TX, 11.49, 902nd Go1. Martin Poindexter, Seymour, TX, 10.62, 135; 2. Rex Martin, Early, TX, 11.08, 903rd Go1. Mateus Bovo, 10.59, 135; 2. Martin Poindexter, Seymour, TX, 10.97, 90; 4th Go4th Go1. Cody Brazzel, Shreveport, LA, 10.06, 135; 2. Mateus Bovo, 11.63, 90Average1. Cody Brazzel, Shreveport, LA, 45.29/4hd., 365; 2. Martin Poindexter, Seymour, TX,45.63/4hd., 240

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Wharton County Fairgrounds Wharton, TexasSaturday August 20, 2011

Steer Wrestling .........................2 for $125PeeWees (13 & under)

Breakaway...............................2 for $55Tie Down..................................2 for $55

Juniors (14-18)Breakaway...............................2 for $65Tie Down..................................2 for $65

Kids Dummy Roping6 & Under ........................................$107-11 .................................................$15

Open Breakaway ....................2 for $75MATCH ROPING

00 Tie Down...........................2 for $110Co-ed Ribbon Roping ................2 for $55#1 Tie Down...........................2 for $110#2 Tie Down...........................2 for $110Open Tie Down .......................2 for $150

Tod Slone Saddle Shoot-Out(00 vs. #1 vs. #2 vs. Open))(Top 5) 1st in rounds & 1st - 3rd in Average - No Duplicates! 00 vs. #1 & #2 vs. Open IFwe award 2 saddles.

9:00 a.m. SHARP!Admission:

$5 Scholarship DonationRoping panel will classify and reclassify ropers

Wild West Buckles: PeeWee All Around Junior All Around Steer Wrestling Go-Rounds & Average Open Breakaway Ribbon Roping - male & female 00 Average #1 Average #2 Average Open Average 6 & Under Dummy Roping 7-10 Dummy Roping

FMI: The Haynes 888-300-5551(evenings) Mrs. Shirley Greely 254-739-3753 (home)visit www.haynesannualcalfroping.com for updates & changes

Proceeds benefit the Calvin Greely, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Youth age as of January 1, 2011

No Minimum Entry for Awards

BATTLE OF WHARTON COUNTYEgypt vs. Wharton

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Fees, Formats & PrizesSemi-Finals: Open to all EE, 00, #1 and #2 2011 members who have competed at one or more USCRA ropings in 2011 season $160 fee Two full go-rounds with short-go Custom buckles to Average winners with additional prizes to placings Top 10 in the Average will receive a Showdown position, however fees will not be guaranteed as in the past. You will be responsible for your fees in the Showdown Finals. If a roper enters the Semis that has already received a Showdown position, they will not be able to win another. The roper will be roping for money only. If a roper places in the Average that already has a Showdown position, we will drop down until we have ten to receive a Showdown position.Showdown Finals: Winners of Showdown positions are eligible to compete $260 fee Three full go-rounds and short-go Added money to jackpot Custom buckles and Martin saddles awarded to Average winners of EE, 00, #1, #2, Open and Breakaway ropings. Additional prizes to placings

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Dress Code

Due to photographic and sponsorship endorsements, Western attire is

required of all participants in Finals events. Long-sleeved shirts, boots

and hat are required in the arena. Girls do not have to wear a hat.

Stalls & RV

The Lone Star Arena handles all stall and hook-up reservations.

Reservations will only be taken on-line. Go to www.lonestararena.com

to make your reservations. Stalls will be $20/night, plus $7/bag of

shavings. No unstalled horses will be allowed to spend the night at

the Lone Star Arena. At the conclusion of the event or after

11:30 p.m. each day, horses will be stalled at owners expense.

Check-in time is 1 p.m. Check-out time is 11 a.m.

RV Hook-up Rental: $20/night.

Rattler Kids Dummy Roping

Friday, September 16 at 12:00 p.m. Age divisions: 5 & Under, 6-8 years old, 9-11 years old.

Age is as of day of roping. No entry fees.

All contestants receive USCRA and Equibrand products.

Stephenville, Texas

September 15-17, 2011 Entries

The Semi-Finals Qualifying Roping and Showdown Finalsare pre-entry events. The USCRAwill be taking mail-in entries for the 2011 National Finals. Those members who have qualifiedfor the Semi-Finals and Showdown Finals will be able to mail in their entries starting in July.As a member earns a Showdown position or wants to enter the Semi-Finals by mail they mayup until August 26, 2011. Any positions earned after this date will be considered as anexempt entry. Exempt entries will be taken as call-in entries on September 8-9, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. without penalty. If a roper misses the deadline to enter by mail and does notqualify as an exempt entry, he may also call in and enter on September 8-9 from 5 p.m. to 8p.m with a $10 late fee. Mail-in entries and exempt entries will rope AFTER ALL LATEENTRIES! On-site entries will be taken and will include a $20 late fee.

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Thursday, September 1510:00 a.m. Arena 100 Semi-Finals Ropng - Round 1#2 Semi-Finals Roping - Round 1 Round 2 of the 00 and #2 will be in Arena 2 withthe Short-Rounds of both ropings in Arena 1 6:00 p.m. Hard 8 Pit Bar-b-que Party

Friday, September 169:00 a.m. Arena 100 Showdown Finals - Round 1#2 Showdown Finals - Round 1Round 2 of the 00 and #2 will be in Arena 2 withRound 3 and Short-Rounds of both ropings in Arena 112 p.m. Dummy Roping at the Front Entrance3:00 p.m. Arena 1#1 Semi-Finals Ropng - Round 1EE Semi-Finals Roping - Round 1 Round 2 of the #1 and EE will be in Arena 2 withthe Short-Rounds of both ropings in Arena 1

Directions: Located on Hwy 377 north of Stephenville

Saturday, September 179:00 a.m. Arena 1#1 Showdown Finals - Round 1EE Showdown Finals - Round 1Round 2 of the #1 and EE will be in Arena 2 withRound 3 and Short-Rounds of both ropings in Arena 13:00 p.m. Arena 1Open and Breakaway Showdown FinalsRound 1 of the Open will be run, then Round 1 of the Breakaway, alternating back and forth. All 4 Rounds of each roping will be run in Arena 1.

Lonestar Arena

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2011 USCRA NATIONAL CALF ROPING FINALS SCHEDULEUsing Two Arena System

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him, and even backed in the roping boxand scored a calf! It is so great to havethe opportunity to support WesternWishes in their mission of leaving alegacy of goodwill, the cowboy way.Anyone interested in learning moreabout this great charity go towww.westernwishes.org.As the curtain goes down on another

Barry Burk Jr. Calf Roping Roundup, abig thank goes out to all the faithfulsponsors who make it possible to havethis event for the young ropers. Proudlywe call Wrangler our title sponsor,

followed closely by the ChoctawNation, Cinderella Roping Horses, JoplinRegional Stockyards, Ardmore TourismAuthority, Sid Miller Calf RopingHorses, Brooks-Maberry EquineInsurance, Dick & Mike Bailey Motors,Durfur Ranch, Jud Little Ranch, NewCentury Rentals-Layfayette, LA,Cowboys Western Store-Scott, LA, FastBack Ropes, Priefert Rodeo & RanchEquipment, Justin Discount Boots, ACNutrition-Missy Williams, W-WLivestock Systems, Thomas Tools-NewIberia, LA, Star H Ranch-Hockley, TX,Lankford Leather, and our host hotelsThe Quality Inn and The Rodeway Innof Ardmore.

12 & Under Breakaway Roping95 entries1st Go Round1. Conner Benton, Rock Island, TX, 2.80, $275; 2.Caleb Butler, Decatur, TX, 2.92, $228; 3. ZackJongbloed, Iowa, LA, 3.26, $180; 4. Layton Little, ElReno, OK, 3.41, $133; 5. Benton Hall, Jay, OK, 3.53,$85; 6. Cullen Eppright, Cost, TX, 3.61, $492nd Go Round1. Corley Sirman, Pollock, TX, 3.07, $275; 2. LaytonLittle, El Reno, OK, 3.16, $228; 3. Kolton Mazoch, ElCampo, TX, 3.26, $180; 4. Jake Cooper Clay, Sapulpa,OK, 3.31, $133; 5. Tru Lacina, Amarillo, TX, 3.42, $85;6. Kyla Matthews, Athens, TX, 3.67, $493rd Go Round1. Cooper Lee, Quitman, AR, 2.50, $275; 2. ShelbyLankford, Blanchard, OK, 2.71, $228; 3. Tayt Little,Hackberry, LA, 2.73, $180; 4. Quade Hiatt, Canyon,TX, 3.04, $133; 5. Jake Cooper Clay, Sapulpa, OK,3.25, $85; 6. Cooper Mathews, Min. Wells, TX, 3.32,$494th Go Round1. Cooper Lee, Quitman, AR, 2.84, $275; 2. KoltonMazoch, El Campo, TX, 3.10, $228; 3. ClaytonDowning, Troy, TX, 3.34, $180; 4. Benton Hall, Jay, OK,3.35, $133; 5. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, LA, 3.48, $85;6. Quade Hiatt, Canyon, TX, 3.57, $49Average1. Cooper Lee, Quitman, AR, 13.92, $551; 2. KoltonMazoch, El Campo, TX, 14.63, $456; 3. ZackJongbloed, Iowa, LA, 14.92, $361; 4. ClaytonDowning, Troy, TX, 15.09, $266; 5. Quade Hiatt,Canyon, TX, 16.15, $171; 6. Shelby Lankford,Blanchard, OK, 16.43, $95

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s it has been for the past twenty-sixyears, Memorial Weekend was Jr.Roping Roundup time at the

Hardy Murphy Coliseum & Fairgroundsin Ardmore, OK. Young ropers, rangingin age from six to nineteen, came fromaround the U.S. to compete in what hasbecome the place to check out yourroping skills against the nations topjunior ropers. The four day get-togetherwas blessed with beautiful weather, as567 entries brought their friends andfamily to this southern Oklahoma townto rope for a share of over $57,000 inprize money plus Championship Saddlesand other awards. The negative situationcreated by the EHV-1 news, caused agood number of competitors choose notto travel during this time period andresulted in less entries than would havenormally been at the Roundup.This year the Roping Roundup

partnered up with Western Wishes, anaward-winning program dedicated tohighlighting and inspiring children andyoung adults, usually from a westernbackground, who have sufferedadversity. Since 1994 Western Wisheshas rewarded the fighting spirit of thesecourageous kids and offers them achance to reach for the stars and havetheir dreams come true.The Burk Family was extremely

honored to have 3 year old Kaleb Dorr,as their special guest at the RopingRoundup. He was such a wonderfulblessing to everyone who got to visitwith this unique little cowboy. SinceKaleb has a desire to be a calf roper,Blair Burk saddled up Grumpy, hisveteran NFR calf roping horse, which isthe horse that gained fame a few yearsback when Brent Lewis roped a calfwith no bridle at the Dodge NationalFinals in Pocatello. Kaleb rode Grumpyaround in the arena, with Blair leading

2011 Barry BurkChampionship Jr. Calf Roping

Roundup2011 Roping Roundup Marty Yates

This is two years in a row for Cooper Leeto be named the 12 & Under BreakawayChampion. This year he improved on his2010 total time of 14.37 with a speedy13.92. The young roper from Arkansasalso had the fastest time of the event with a2.50 in the 3rd round, receiving a trophyrope can for that accomplishment. His twogo round wins, added to his average win,let him pocket over $1,100 plus aChampionship Trophy Saddle.

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12 & Under Tie-down Roping67 entries1st Go Round1. King Pickett, Terry, MS, 14.69, $194; 2. Trent Turner,Lufkin, TX, 14.93, $161; 3. Raeben Meyer, Washington,TX, 15.59, $127; 4. Caleb Butler, Decatur, TX, 16.29,$94; 5. Holden Myers, Van, TX, 22.62, $60; 6. KoltonMazoch, El Campo, TX, 23.33, $342nd Go Round1. Trent Turner, Lufkin, TX, 12.60, $194; 2. King Pickett,Terry, MS, 13.41, $161; 3. Cooper Mathews, Min.Wells, TX, 14.99, $127; 4. Clayton Downing, Troy, TX,18.66, $94; 5. Chase Thrasher, Columbia, TN, 19.44,$60; 6. Tyler West, Mertzon, TX, 20.07, $343rd Go Round1. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, LA, 16.02, $194; 2. CalebButler, Decatur, TX, 16.19, $161; 3. King Pickett, Terry,MS, 16.42, $127; 4. Quade Hiatt, Canyon, TX, 18.64,$94; 5. Trent Turner, Lufkin, TX, 19.21, $60; 6. JakeCooper Clay, Sapulpa, OK, 20.36, $344th Go Round1. Zach Jongbloed, Iowa, LA, 11.60, $194; 2. LaytonLittle, El Reno, OK, 16.11, $161; 3. Raeben Meyer,Washington, TX, 17.15, $127; 4. Tru Lacina, Amarillo,TX, 22.52, $94; 5. Brett Stuart, Bridgeport, TX, 24.68,$60; 6. Reno Muggli, Lane, OK, 28.22, $34Average1. Raeben Meyer, Washington, TX, 77.79, $388; 2. ZachJongbloed, Iowa, LA, 99.99, $321; 3. Brett Stuart,Bridgeport, TX, 115.64, $254; 4. Cooper Mathews,Min. Wells, TX, 126.27, $187; 5. Tru Lacina, Amarillo,TX, 136.69, $120; 6. Chase Thrasher, Columbia, TN,143.17, $70

13-15 Breakaway Roping77 entries1st Go Round1. Ty Harris, San Angelo, TX, 2.83, $335; 2. Reid

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Zapalac, Smithville, TX, 2.97,$277; 3. Trinton Downing, Troy,TX, 3.06, $219; 4. TysonArledge, Milano, TX, 3.12,$162; 5. Christopher Lee,Opelousas, LA, 3.17, $104; 6.Aubrey Waddle, New Waverly,TX, 3.20, $582nd Go Round1. Billy Flint, Merkel, TX, 2.57,$335; 2. Samantha Little,Hackberry, LA, 2.69, $277; 3.Quinton Inman, Ketchum, OK,2.92, $219; 4. Clint Kelley,Tahlequah, OK, 2.96, $162; 5.Steven Lee, Opelousas, LA,3.00, $104; 6. Tyler Milligan,Pawhuska, OK, 3.02, $583rd Go Round1. Shay Walters, Collinsville, TX,2.33, $335; 2. Trinton Downing,Troy, TX, 2.48, $277; 3. RileyIstre, Vinton, LA, 2.60, $219; 4.Samantha Little, Hackberry, LA,2.70, $162; 5. Britt Driggers,Pearcy, AR 2.75, $104; 6. ColbyArmour, Weatherford, TX, 2.87,$584th Go Round1. Ty Harris, San Angelo, TX,2.69, $335; 2. BrandiHollenbeck, Hutchinson, KS,

2.76, $277; 3. Christopher Lee, Opelousas, LA,2.88, $219; 4. Aubrey Waddle, New Waverly, TX,2.89, $162; 5. Braden Beaty, Ponca City, OK,3.01, $104; 6. Reid Halbert, Needville, TX,3.10, $58Average1. Ty Harris, San Angelo, TX, 12.31, $670; 2.Aubrey Waddle, New Waverly, TX, 12.36, $554; 3.Brandi Hollenbeck, Hutchinson, KS, 13.74, $439;4. Braden Beaty, Ponca City, OK, 13.96, $323; 5.Tanner Stec, Bassett, NE, 14.42, $208; 6. ReidHalbert, Needville, TX, 15.06, $116

13-15 Tie Down Roping75 entries1st Go Round1. Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, MS, 9.79, $326; 2.Shay Walters, Collinsville, OK, 11.10, $270; 3.Ricky Harris, Bryan, TX, 11.33, $214; 4. JoshuaWalker, Dora, NM, 11.70, $158; 5. Kyle Parrish,Dale, TX, 11.92, $101; 6. Reid Zapalac, Smithville,TX, 12.20, $562nd Go Round1. Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, MS, 9.78, $326; 2.Shay Walters, Collinsville, OK, 9.80, $270; 3. WyattMuggli, Lane, OK, 9.84, $214; 4. Landon Koehn,Salina, KS, 10.17, $158; 5. Mason Carter,Checotah, OK, 10.48, $101; 6. Tristan Martin,Sulphur, LA, 10.81, $563rd Go Round1. Kyle Parrish, Dale, TX, 9.42, $326; 2. StevenLee, Opelousas, LA, 9.83, $270; 3. TrinityHaggard, Throckmorton, TX, 9.86, $214; 4. ZaneArnold, Hutchinson, KS, 10.32, $158; 5. TylerMilligan, Pawhuska, OK, 10.48, $101; 6. ForrestFisher, Navasota, TX, 10.85, $564th Go Round1. Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, MS, 9.83 , $326; 2.

King Pickett and Trent Turner kept gathering goround checks, but it was Washington, TX cowboy,Raeben Meyer, who came out on top in the 12 &Under Tiedown. For his work on a set of feisty calves,Raeben took home nearly $650 and a ChampionshipTrophy Saddle. Iowa, LA calf roper, Zack Jongbloed,stopped the clock with an impressive 11.60 for the fasttime of the roping and was presented the Fastest TimeTrophy Rope Can.

Ty Harris just turned 13 years old onthe day of this roping! But the SanAngelo, TX roper proved he was readyto step up, as he won two go roundsand took home the ChampionshipTrophy Saddle and $1,340.Collinsville, OK roper, Shay Walters,turned in a speedy 2.33 in the 3rdround to win the Fastest Time TrophyRope Can.

Marty Yates, 16 year old, fromStephenville, TX showed he is one towatch for many years as he bested the fieldof 16 -19 Tiedown ropers with a 42.10 on4 head. He took home nearly $3,000 anda Championship Trophy Saddle.Comanche, OK roper, Dylan Gordon,posted the fastest time with his 8.11 andtook home the Fastest Time Trophy

Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 10.27, $270; 3.Christopher Lee, Opelousas, LA, 10.46 , $214; 4. KyleParrish, Dale, TX, 10.55, $158; 5. Ricky Harris, Bryan,TX, 11.06, $101; 6. Forrest Fisher, Navasota, TX,12.73, $56

Average1. Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, MS, 43.42, $653; 2.Christopher Lee, Opelousas, LA, 44.78, $540; 3.Kyle Parrish, Dale, TX, 46.09, $427; 4. MasonCarter, Checotah, OK, 49.52, $315; 5. TylerMilligan, Pawhuska, OK, 49.69, $202; 6. RickyHarris, Bryan, TX, 49.81, $113

19 & Under Girls Breakaway Roping108 entries1st Go Round1. Samantha Little, Hackberry, LA, 2.67, $595; 2.Kallan Mudd, Bell City, LA, 2.91, $492; 3. DevenRiggins, Weatherford, TX, 2.99, $389; 4. AbbyMiller, Lake Charles, LA, 3.10, $287; 5/6. EliseGuillory, Duplessis, LA, 3.14, $144; 5/6. KortniMcConnell, Hereford, TX, 3.14, $1442nd Go Round1. Jaycie Miller, Stephenville, TX, 2.61, $595; 2.Katy Anthony, Jal, NM, 2.75, $492; 3. Abby Miller,Lake Charles, LA, 2.85, $389; 4. TiAda Gray,Lovington, NM, 2.91, $287; 5. Deven Riggins,Weatherford, TX, 2.96, $184; 6. Jaycie Laughlin,Westlake, LA, 3.12, $1053rd Go Round1. Cassidy Boggs, Cyril, OK, 2.48, $595; 2.Samantha Little, Hackberry, LA, 3.00, $492; 3.Renee Hays, Bristow, OK, 3.19, $389; 4. KaityBeaty, Ponca City, OK, 3.24, $287; 5. AngelaBartley, Emporia, KS, 3.29, $184; 6. Kallan Mudd,Bell City, LA, 3.47, $1054th Go Round1. Ashlee Willson, Jonesville, LA, 3.22, $595; 2.Natalie Fletcher, Knoxville, TN, 3.72, $492; 3.Kortni McConnell, Hereford, TX, 3.90, $389; 4.TiAda Gray, Lovington, NM, 12.45, $287; 5.Chelsea Carroll, Opelousas, LA, 12.57, $184; 6.Emily Engelmann, Caldwell, TX, 13.04, $105

Average1. Natalie Fletcher, Knoxville, TN,15.01, $1,064; 2. Kortni McConnell,Hereford, TX, 15.92, $881; 3. TiAdaGray, Lovington, NM, 23.97, $697; 4.Ashlee Willson, Jonesville, LA, 24.17,$514; 5. Cheyanne Guillory,Lecompte, LA, 25.52, $330; 6. EmilyEngelmann, Caldwell, TX, 32.99, $186

16 19 Boys Tie down145 entries1st Go Round1. Billy Morian, Jasper, TX, 9.76,$1051; 2. Connor Hanna, Kountze, TX,9.77, $870; 3. Blane Cox, Cameron,TX, 9.97, $689; 4. J.D. McCuistion,Collinsville, TX, 10.15, $508; 5. DustyEldridge, Lake Charles, LA, 10.41,$326; 6. Braxton Laughlin, Westlake,LA, 10.45, $1812nd Go Round1. Dylan Gordon, Comanche, OK,8.11, $1051; 2. Reno Gonzales,Magnolia, TX, 8.57, $870; 3. HeathKocurek, Sealy, TX, 9.06, $689; 4. J. D.McCuistion, Collinsville, TX, 9.14,$508; 5. Lane Hedeman, Morgan Mill,TX, 9.89, $326; 6. Grant Smith,Gonzales, LA, 10.11, $1813rd Go Round1. Bryce Barney, Carthage, TX, 9.67,

$1051; 2. Colby Houlton, Stafford, KS, 10.40, $870;3. Marty Yates, Stephenville,TX, 10.50, $689; 4. WesWyrick, Tomball, TX, 10.65,$508; 5. Lane Hedeman,Morgan Mill, TX, 10.93,$326; 6. Kody Mahaffey,Sweetwater, TX, 11.00, $1814th Go Round1. Bryce Barney, Carthage,TX, 8.80, $1051; 2. J.D.McCuistion, Collinsville, TX,9.57, $870; 3. Jesse Clark,Portales, NM, 9.78, $689; 4.Bryson Sechrist, Apache, OK,9.86, $508; 5. HeathKocurek, Sealy, TX, 9.87,$326; 6. Marty Yates,Stephenville, TX, 9.95, $181Average1. Marty Yates, Stephenville,TX, 42.10 , $2,102; 2.Bryson Sechrist, Apache, OK,42.51, $1,740; 3. BryceBarney, Carthage, TX, 43.77 ,$1,377; 4. J.D. McCuistion,Collinsville, TX, 43.89,$1,015; 5. Heath Kocurek,Sealy, TX, 44.06 , $652; 6.Jesse Clark, Portales, NM,44.08, $364

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Marcus Theriot started off hot by winning the1st and 2nd go rounds and finished strong withhis 1st in the short go to capture the averagewith 43.42 on 4 head. The 14 year old roperfrom Poplarville, MS, gathered up over $1,600and the Championship Trophy Saddle for hisdays work. The Fastest Time Trophy Rope Canwent to Texas roper, Kyle Parrish, for his 9.42in the 3rd round.

Staying behind the barrier in the shortround proved to be a challenge, butTennessee cowgirl, Natalie Fletcher,turned in a clean run to claim the titleof Champion Girls Breakaway Roper.For her good job of scoring, she tookhome over $1,550 and aChampionship Trophy Saddle. TheFastest Time Trophy Rope Can wentto Cyril, OK roper, Cassidy Boggsfor her 2.48 in the 3rd round.

2011 Roping Roundup Marcus Theriot

2011 Roping Roundup Kaleb Dorr

Firecracker 5 HeaderJuly 2, 3, & 4, 2011

Stephenville, TX at Lonestar Arena

ScheduleSaturday, July 29:00 a.m. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rounds of EE1:00. p.m. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rounds of #1Sunday, July 38:00 a.m. 4th & 5th rounds of the EE10:00 a.m. 4th & 5th rounds of the #112:00 p.m. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rounds of #22:00 p.m. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rounds of 00Monday, July 48:00 a.m. 4th & 5th rounds of the #29:00 a.m. 4th & 5th rounds of the 001:00 p.m. Open 4 head

Breakaway 3 headStart with round of the open thenround of Breakaway and alternate back and forth.

FeesEE, 00, #1, and #2 are 5 head for $300Open is 4 head for $300Breakaway is 3 head for $200

PrizesTOD SLONE SADDLES

to the Average winners of EE, 00, #1, and #2 ropings

$500 Added to the Open $500 Added to the Womens Breakaway

Must have 20 ropers entered to add money

General Information GPS Directions:

4696 N US Hwy 377Stephenville, TX 76401

Stalls and hookups available. 254/965-7981

For more info: USCRA - Lanham Mangold 979/540-7755

2011 USCRA Events

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W.E.B.Memorial Calf Roping

July 16 & 17, 2011Denton, TX Diamond T Arena

Schedule and FeesSaturday, July 169:00 a.m. Breakaway10:00 a.m. EE1:00 p.m. #1

Sunday, July 179:00 a.m. #211:00 a.m. 002:00 p.m. Open

Fees are 4 Head for $250

General Information Stalls and Hookups available

940/484-6101 Call 979/540-7755 for

Classification and Info GPS directions: 6900 E.

Sherman Dr.

PRIZES Trophy Saddle to High Money

winner of any 1 roping. Canonly count 1 roping.

$1,000 Added to the EE, 00,and #1. Total of $3,000Added Money.

Buckle to Average winners ofeach roping.

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Calf Ropers reunion8 header

August 27 - 28, 2011Bryan, TX at the Brazos County Expo

ScheduleSaturday, Aug. 27 - Rounds 1-4Arena 19:00 a.m. 00 & #2 Ropings - start with 1st round of 00, then 1st round of the#2 and continue back and forth.

Arena 29:00 a.m. EE & #1 Ropings - start with 1st round of EE, then 1st round of the#1 and continue back and forth.Sunday, Aug. 28 - Rounds 5-8

Same Format as SaturdayArena 18:00 a.m. 00 & #2 Ropings

Arena 28:00 a.m. EE & #1 RopingsEE, 00, #1, and #2 are 8 head for $400Following end of the #2 Roping will be an Open & a Breakaway in Arena 1

2 Head for $100

WILD WEST BUCKLESto the Average winnersof the EE, 00, #1 & #2

SPECIAL FEATURE10 HEAD BREAKAWAY MATCH ROPING Joe Beaver vs. Bubba Kendrick

Saturday 1:00 p.m.

SPECIAL TEAM JACKPOT Team consists of one roper from each of the 4

divisions - EE, 00, #1 & #2. Ropers may enter with more than one team.

Winning is determined by total money won. $40 fees per team / 100% jackpotted. 1st place is guaranteed $500 for the team

plus prizes.One member of team must pay up whole team

before 1st roping starts (either arena)

General Information ATTENTION: Call in to enter on Monday or

Tuesday, Aug. 22 & 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Walk-ups will be accepted with $20 late fee.

Last chance to qualify for the 2011 Showdown Finals. Top 4 in the Average will receive Showdown positions.

USCRA cards bought at this roping or after August 1 are good for the 2011/2012 season. Call 979/540-7755 FMI.

GPS Directions: 5827 Leonard Rd. Bryan, TX

Plenty of stalls & 78 hook-upsavailable. All horses staying overnight must have a stall. For reservations call 979/823-3976

Facilities must be vacated at completion of roping on Sunday.

For more info: USCRA - Lanham Mangold 979/540-7755

TWO ARENAS - ALL 4 ROPINGS RUNNING AT SAME TIME!

HILL COUNTRYchampionships

August 6 & 7, 2011Hamilton, TX Circle T Arena

Schedule and FeesSaturday, August 69:00 a.m. #1 - 4 Head for $25012:00 p.m. EE - 4 Head for $250Followed by #2 - 4 Head for $250

Sunday, August 79:00 a.m. 00 - 4 Head for $25012:00 p.m. Open - 4 Head for $250

12:00 p.m. Breakaway - 4 Head for $250

Run 1st round of Open, then 1st round of Breakaway and alternate back and forth.

PrizesWILD WEST BUCKLES to the

Average Winners of EE, 00, #1 & #2

$250 Added to Breakaway(must have 20 ropers to add money)

$250 Added to Open(must have 20 ropers to add money)

General Information GPS Directions:

4007 W. Hwy 36, Hamilton, TX (on Hwy 36 west of town)

Stalls and hookups available. Bring the family, swimming

pool & steakhouse on grounds.

New Members call 979-540-7755 before you haul for classification. For more info: USCRA - Lanham Mangold 979/540-7755

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Tiedown and WomensOpen BreakawayMembership $100(Members from states otherthan Texas, Oklahoma,Louisiana, and New Mexico are $75)

A USCRA membership allows ropers to compete at all regular USCRA ropings and gives ropers theopportunity to compete at the year endSemi-Finals and Showdown Finals. Aroper that wins first or second in theAverage at a USCRA roping earns ashowdown position to rope at the2011 Showdown Finals. TheShowdown Finals will host ropings inthe EE, 00 #1, #2, Open, and WomensOpen Breakaway divisions. Addedmoney will be collected from entryfees at all USCRA produced ropings for the Showdown Finals.

AttentionOpen Ropers and Open Breakaway Ropers

Open Tiedown - One dollar per roper from the stockcontractor and one dollar per roper from the USCRA producerwill be collected for every roper in the EE, 00, #1 and #2throughout the season This money will be added to the OpenShowdown Finals. The added money collected does not comefrom the EE, 00, #1, and #2 pot. This money is coming out of he stock contractor and producers pocket.

Womens Open Breakaway - One dollar per roper from thestock contractor and one dollar per roper from the USCRAproducer will be collected for every roper in the breakawayroping throughout the season. This money will be added to the Womens Open Breakaway Showdown Finals.

2011 Membership Types

Attention #2 Ropers Changes for the 2011 SeasonRopers 40 years of age and older that have not been in the top

50 final standings of the PRCA for the last 4 years, are eligible torope in the #2 roping. Age is as of December 31, 2011.

K All ropers and family areinvited to the party at the Hard 8 BQ during the Finals inStephenville, TX on Thursdaynight at 6:00 p.m.

K In the EE and 00 roping it isonly a one-second penalty fornot getting your calf up.

K Firecracker 5-Header is comingup in Stephenville, TX July 2, 3,and 4, 2011. Tod Slone Saddlesto the Average winners of theEE, 00, #1, and #2 ropings.There will be $500 Added tothe Open tiedown and theWomens Breakaway.

K W.E.B. Memorial Calf Roping inDenton, TX July 16 and 17,2011. Trophy Saddle to thehigh money winner of ANY #1roping. There will be $1,000Added to the EE, 00, and #1.Buckle to the average winner of each roping.

K Ropers you may start mailing in your entry forms for theFinals. Entry forms must bepostmarked by August 26, 2011to avoid a late fee.

K USCRA Finals in Stephenville,TX will be September 15-18,2011.

K Be sure to check out the CalfRopers Reunion in Bryan, TXAugust 27-28. This roping willinclude a match roping betweenJoe Beaver and Bubba Kendrick,as well as a Special TeamJackpot.

K Please make sure to check thewebsite to see if you received aShowdown position. At someof the ropings, the winnersalready had a Showdownposition, so we moved down tothe next roper in the Average.

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16 JULY 2011

hen Portales Jesse Clark got his shot,he couldnt afford to blink, much less

hesitate. He didnt.Competing against the worlds best in the

Championship Round of the 7th annual JoesBoot Shop Ariat Open Calf Roping here May1, Clark rode into the box in the seventhcall-back position a mere 1.4 secondsbehind average leader Trent Walls. And likethe eight who roped before him in the shortround and the six who roped after Clarkdrew a runner.

The Eastern New Mexico Universityfreshman got out in good shape and theinstant his horse closed within range, hedelivered a 105-mph fastball at the back ofthe calfs head.

When the loop snapped around the calfsneck halfway down the Curry County EventsCenter floor, there was little slack left tomanage. Clark barreled down the rope andreached the calf on the switch. So smooththey seemed to be in slow motion, his flankand tie were a blur.

The clock froze at 8.63, shoving Clark to

the lead with at38.79 on four; sixropers left to sweat.

But Clark hadavoided the troublethat would plaguethe final six, whichincluded formerworld championMonty Lewis andWNFR qualifier ClifCooper and TrentWalls. Runningcalves, down calves,pigging stringmiscues and speedjams took their toll.

Only Lewis, the2004 world champ from Hereford, TX, had amistake free run. He was perhaps the fastestto the calf and on the ground, but his runended past the halfway point of the arenaand well left of center. In thefifth call-back position, Lewisstopped the clock in 9.35 andpulled into second in theaverage with a 39.38 on four.

Clif Cooper, who cameback in the six hole, closedwith an 11.47 after beingforced to get his calf up.Michael Otero, back in thefourth hole, had two mis-string errors and finished withan 11.41. Seth Childers, theNo. 3 call, was off-balanceduring the flank and had a12.65. Bradley Bynum, thesecond callback, was solid, but well downthe arena and had an 11.72.

The No. 1 call went to Walls, who hadbeen solid all day long. He had posted a28.76 on his first three and needed to

complete his final run in 10.02 tohold his spot and claim the JBS title.

But like many of the others, Wallscalf was down when he got there. Hetried to save time with a single wrapand half-hitch tie, but the clockedstopped in 10.68. He finished in39.44 and ended up third.

Clarks short round run earned up$1,370 and the average win paid him$4,795. Added to the money won fora second-place finish in the thirdround and a sixth-place run in thefirst round, Clark collected $8,267 inthe Ariat Open. He also received aStran Smith Ultimate saddle from

Cactus Saddlery valued at $5,000.Combined with the $1,000 he won forfinishing second in the 16-head LocalCowboy Match and the $473 he collectedin the TCRA Open three days earlier, Clarkfinished the weekend with almost $15,000in cash and prizes.

And expectations for the future.With 955 contestants over four days,

the JBS awarded more than $312,000 incash and prizes, shattering records set in2010.

With the economy the way it is, wereally expected it to be down, said eventfounder Joe Rhodes of Joes Boot Shop inClovis. But the ropers told us that eventhough they were cutting back on theirroping, they were saving their money tocome here.

Thats a credit to Clovis, the EventsCenter, our sponsors and all the peoplewho work so hard to make this thing

happen, Rhodes said.The 7th annual JBS was dedicated to

Events Center maintenance directorJohnny Berry for his efforts in support ofthe event since its inception in 2005. Berrywas presented a limited edition Curtis Fortbronze during ceremonies prior to theevents final rounds.

The event was also dedicated to DarlaRhodes, who with her husband Joefounded Joes Boot Shop decades ago intheir garage at West Camp, TX. Coli Huntgave tribute to his grandmother during thepresentation ceremonies. It was the firstJBS Roping she had missed. She isreceiving cancer treatment in Houston.

Another pre-finals tribute went to thelate Leroy Radcliff of Roosevelt County, aformer roper and longtime supporter of theJBS Roping and numerous youth rodeo andjunior livestock events in the area.

Joes Boot Shop 7 Year Success

Open Breakaway Average Champion, Erin Johnson

#13 Average Average Champion, Jess Stone

#12 Average Champion, Chace Valdez

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Round Four1. Fallon Riley, 2.08, $731; 2. Bubba Kendrick 2.3,$636; 3. Debbie Fabrizio, 2.44, $540; 4. Lari DeeGuy, 2.47, $445; 5. TiAda Gray, 2.48, $350; 6. JamieElwood, 2.5, $254; 7. Randa Claybaugh, 2.73, $160;8. Brittany Herring and Stephen Perry, 3.01, $33each.Championship Round1. Brittany Herring, 2.28, $560; 2. Jenna Suazo, 2.6,$280.Average1. Erin Johnson, 17.2, $1,758; 2. Karly Johnson,17.61, $1,530; 3. Jenna Suazo, 17.62, $1,300; 4.Brittany Herring, 17.99, $1,070; 5. Nicole Sweazea,18.15, $841; 6. Brook Boulware, 18.37, $611; 7.Amy Wilson, 18.44, $382; 8. Ginalee Tierney, 18.76,$154.

#13 (81 ropers)First Round1. Dwain Strong, 12.78, $730; 2. John Rae Powell,12.79, $583; 3. Bill Rickey, 12.89, $461; 4. AllenBranch, 12.96, $340; 5. Harry Jones, 13.13, $218;6. Lanham Bishop, 13.30, $98.Second Round1. Jessica Mosher, 12.44, $730; 2. Jerry Koile, 12.55,$583; 3. Don Mitchell, 13.33, $461; 4. Steven Slack,13.39, $340; 5. John Mitchell, 13.61, $218; 6. JoeRue Beaver, 13.66, $98.Third Round1. Pryce Marez, 11.60, $730; 2. Hope Thompson,12.09, $583; 3. Amber Butler, 12.14, $461; 4. GayleJack, 12.50, $340; 5. Bill Rickey, 12.54, $218; 6.Ricky Hodges, 12.56, $98.Fourth Round1. Troy Carr, 11.44, $730; 2. Rick Davis, 11.65,$583; 3. Lanham Bishop, 11.77, $461; 4. JabinRice, 11.83, $340; 5. Calvin Grimmett, 12.09,

$218; 6. Payson Moore, 12.25, $98.Championship Round1. Jess Stone, 11.33, $560; 2. Skylar Miller, 12.54, $250.Average1. Jess Stone, 66.82, $1,701; 2. Pryce Marez, 68.04, $1,360; 3.Skylar Miller, 70.49, $1.077; 4. John Mitchell, 71.38, $793; 5.Sherrel Overturff, 73.60, $510; 6. John Boedeker, 77.70, $229.

#12 (107 ropers)First Round1. Jimmy Hill, 10.76, $738; 2. D.J. Huckleberry, 11.17, $642; 3.David Davidson, 11.74, $545; 4. Joshua Walker, 11.93, $450; 5.Chace Valdez, 11.99, $353; 6. F.W. Lynch, 12.08, $256; 7. J.E.Teague, 12.23, $160; 8. Roy Bedford, 12.31, $66.Second Round1. Brooke Wilson, 10.74, $738; 2. Kari Woodall, 10.81, $642; 3.Mickey Nelson, 10.93, $545; 4. Art Hopp, 11.09, $450; 5. TysonThompson, 11.11, $353; 6. Kenneth Kelly, 11.21, $256; 7. MarkMitchell, 11.26, $160; 8. Krista Johnson, 11.48, $66.Third Round1. Tyson Thompson, 10.04, $738; 2. Kelsie Chase, 10.73, $642; 3.Chace Valdez, 10.95, $545; 4. Jimmy Hill, 11.07, $450; 5. DannyFifer, 11.39, $353; 6. Sam Rigsby, 11.47, $256; 7. Dalton Wren,11.70, $160; 8. Pace Blanchard, 11.91, $66.Fourth Round1. David Davidson, 10.18, $738; 2. C.J.Owens, 10.33, $642; 3. Landon Koehn,10.53, $545; 4. Kenneth Kelly, 10.62,$450; 5. Jeff Youngblood, 10.64, $353; 6.Joshua Fleming and David Aragon, 10.66,$113 each.Championship Round1. Steven Green, 11.30, $560; 2. ChaceValdez, 11.49, $280.Average1. Chace Valdez, 60.10, $1,775; 2. KariWoodall, 64.40, $1,544; 3. F.W. Lynch,64.56, $1,312; 4. Hope Thompson, 65.78,$1,080; 5. Larry Bishop, 67.97, $850; 6.Steven Green, 70.41, $617; 7. J.E. Teague,

71.14, $386; 8. Skylar Miller, 71.37, $156.

#11 (121 ropers)First Round1. Clay Pearson, 10.37, $834; 2. Ty Baker, 10.58, $726; 3. BrantDeakins, 11.03, $617; 4. Lane Livingston, 11.41, $508; 5. ShayWalter, 11.49, $400; 6. Ty Anderson, 11.56, $290; 7. Rusty Spacek,11.82, $181; 8. Gary Wagoner, 11.91, $74.Second Round1. Billy Lamb, 9.93, $834; 2. Dawson Parker, 10.02, $726; 3. BillAkins, 10.12, $617; 4. Rex Bland, 10.69, $508; 5. Danny Stephens,10.88, $400; 6. Ty Robinson, 10.90, $290; 7. John South, 11.08,$181; 8. Caz Copeland, 11.08, $74.Third Round1. Cade Wooten, 9.02, $834; 2. Riley Williams 9.67, $726; 3. TyAnderson, 9.75, $617; 4. John South, 9.80, $508; 5. Rusty Spacek,10.16, $400; 6. David Martin, 10.17, $290; 7. Dwayne Helms,10.17, $181; 8. Loren Doughty, 10.37, $74.Fourth Round1. Riley Lambert, 9.87, $834; 2. Ty Anderson 10.12, $726; 3. CadeWootten, 10.21, $617; 4. Barry Currin, 10.30, $508; 5. RandyStone, 10.33, $400; 6. Ty Baker, 10.45, $290; 7. Cody King, 10.84,$181; 8. Terry Hash, 10.96, $74.Championship Round1. Neil Jumper, 10.15, $560; 2. Dan Johnson, 10.28, $280.Average1. Neil Jumper, 58.42, $2,033; 2. Segwick Haynes, 62.79, $1,768;3. David Martin, 64.93, $1,502; 4. Ronnie Cunningham, 65.18,$1,237; 5. Dan Johnson, 66.40, $972; 6. Cody King, 67.09, $707;7. Caz Copeland, 67.14, $442; 8. Carl Cox, 68.71, $179.

Handicapped Breakaway (87 ropers)First Round1. Sherman Davis, 2.73, $814; 2. Hannah Haugon, 2.9, $651; 3.Jessie Cate Cole, 3.0, $515; 4. Kate Hanson, 3.02, $380; 5. SkyeValdez, 3.04, $244; 6. Lynsie Adcock, 3.3, $110.Second Round1. Hunter Haley, Portales, NM, 2.78, $814; 2. Courtney DeHoff, 2.99,$651; 3. Alice Pack, 3.03, $515; 4. Alyssa Burson, 3.05, $380; 5.Bailey Bates, 3.06, $244; 6. Janesa Garcia, 3.14, $110.Third Round1. Martha Beaver, 2.94, $814; 2. Stoni Riggan, 2.94, $651; 3.Amanda Brown, 2.98, $515; 4. Hannah Halgood, 3.16, $380; 5.Megan Prall, 3.28, $244; 6. Skye Valdez, 3.38, $110.Fourth Round1. TiAda Gray, 2.55, $814; 2. Mindy Fish, 2.61, $651; 3. BayleyFrizzell, 2.73, $515; 4. Bailey Bates, 2.83, $380; 5. WynDleeRoberts, 2.91, $244; 6. Sherman Davis, 2.95, $110.Championship Round1. Kaylee Foster, Portales, NM, 2.69, $560; 2. Kashli Arfsten, 3.28,$280.Average1. Sequin Brewer, 17.94, $1,920; 2. Randi Simpson, 18.66, $1,535;3. Katie Johnson, 19.44, $1,215; 4. Mickey Nelson, 20.11, $895; 5.Kate Hanson, 20.15, 575; 6. Megan Burns, 21.50, $258.

#10 (138 ropers)First Round1. Dave Brock, 9.72, $960; 2. Taylor Smith, 9.96, $834; 3. ShayWalters, 10.26, $703; 4. Rick McLemore, 10.39, $580; 5. RaymondHollabaugh, 10.43, $455; 6. Jace Felts, 10.45, $331; 7. KitPettigrew, 10.49, $207; 8. Tylo Kirkpatrick, 10.59, $70.

#11 Average Champion, Neil Jumper

Handicapped Breakaway Average Champion,Sequin Brewer

#10 Average Champion, Shay Walters

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TCRA Open (33 ropers)First Round1. Reese Reimer, 9.44, $386; 2. Shank Edwards, 10.53, $290; 3.Trent Bilberry, 10.86, $193; 4. Trent McDonald, 11.11, $96.Second Round1. Catfish Brown, 8.5, $386; 2. Brock Dearing, 9.17, $290; 3. JesseClark, 9.86, $193; 4. Monty Lewis, 10.06, $96.Third Round1. Matt Carlson, 8.74, $386; 2. Seaver Tate, 9.16, $290; 3. AustinOrgain, 9.7, $193; 4. Chance Hays, 10.23, $96.Fourth Round1. Monty Lewis, 7.58, $386; 2. Jerad Hofstetter, 7.8, $290; 3. CatfishBrown, 7.9, $193; 4. Jim Locke, 9.16, $96.Championship Round1. Jesse Clark, 9.03, $280.Average1. Jim Locke, 53.98, $917; 2. Reese Reimer, 54.57, $688; 3. MattCarlson, 55.59l $458; 4. Seaver Tate, 55.61, $231.

Open Breakaway (102 ropers)First Round1. Samantha Martinez, 2.34, $731; 2. Hunter Haley, Elida, NM, 2.65,$636; 3. Randy Claybaugh, 2.85, $540; 4. Jenna Lee Hays, 2.87,$445; 5. TiAda Gray, Lovington, NM, 2.94, $350; 6. Kelsi Clack 2.96,$254; 7. Jacquelyn Gregory, 2.96, $160; 8. Jenna Suazo, 3.21, $66.Second Round1. Bubba Kendrick, 2.334, $731; 2. Alice Pack, 2.53, $636; 3.Cassidy Boggs, 2.58, $540; 4. Jackie Hobbs, 2.59, $445; 5. KingPickett, 2.60, $350; 6. Erin Johnson, 2.63, $254; 7. Leann Herring,Roswell, NM, 2.84, $160; 8. Phylli Black, 2.92, $66.Round Three1. Bubba Kendrick, 2.08, $731; 2. Betty Pack, 2.57, $636; 3. TiAdaGray, Lovington, NM, 2.59, $540; 4. Tegan Mills, 2.83, $445; 5.Cassidy Boggs, 2.85, $350; 6. Meaghan Hillhouse 2.89, $254 7.Megan Burris, 2.93, $160; 8. Raford Glover, 2.96, $66.

Second Round1. Levi Silva, 8.76, $960; 2. Alan Johnson, 9.15, $834; 3. CodyBurney, 9.45, $703; 4. Trey Johnson, 9.64, $580; 5. Miles Brown,9.80, $455; 6. Shay Walters, 9.82, $331; 7. Brad McReynolds andDrue Knight, 9.86, $140 each.Third Round1. Dawson Parker, 9.17, $960; 2. Kyle Jumper, 9.46, $834; 3. DennisMcKinley, 9.53, $703; 4. James Tenneyson, 9.61, $580; 5. ShayWalters, 9.69, $455; 6. Chuck Sauer, 10.15, $331; 7. Toby Logan,10.22, $207; 8. Dillon Gordon, 10.72, $70.Fourth Round1. Troy Johnson, 9.27, $960; 2. Kyle Dennison, 9.56, $834; 3. MattKiker, 9.57, $703; 4. Marques Smith, 9.60, $580; 5. RaymondHollabaugh, 9.64, $455; 6. Dexter Arkadie, 9.70, $331; 7. TyloKirkpatrick, 9.85, $207. 8. Brad McReynolds, 9.96, $70.Championship Round1. Kit Pettigrew, 8.78, $560; 2. Rick McLemore, 8.99, $280.Average1. Shay Walters 55.57, $2,346; 2. Kit Pettigrew, 55.85, $2,040; 3.Kyle Jumper, 56.62, $1,734; 4. Jace Felts, 56.87, $1,428; 5.Raymond Hollabaugh, 57.98, $1,122; 6. Levi London, 58.18, $816;7. Rick McLemore, 58.32, $510; 8. Eddie Mills, 58.35, $204.

#9 (116 ropers)First Round1. Blake Barber, 8.81, $800; 2. Will Kiker, 8.86, $696; 3. CadeKlinghorn, 8.98, $591; 4. Josh Timm, 9.26, $487; 5. Kevin Cooper,9.30, $382; 6. Chance Hays, 9.36, $278; 7. Landyn Duncan, 9.43,$174; 8. Payton Terry, 9.45, $72.Second Round1. Kevin Lloyd, 8.79, $800; 2. Todd Whatley, 8.95, $696; 3. TommySmith, 9.29, $591; 4. Juan Flores, 9.38, $487; 5. Cody McCartney,9.45, $382; 6. Will Kiker, 9.58, $278; 7. Spur Valdez, 9.70, $174; 8.Ryan Edgmon, 9.73, $72.Third Round1. Cedric Hatton, 8.93, $800; 2. Layne Norton, 8.23, $696; 3. CodySaculla, 8.67, $591; 4. Carter Davis, 8.67, $487; 5. Landyn Duncan,8.7, $382; 6. Jake Booze, 8.7, $278; 7. Kirt Keen, 8.73, $174; 8.Yakima Young, 8.76, $72.Fourth Round1. Cole Dorenkamp, 7.62, $800; 2. J.W. Hammonds, 7.92, $696; 3.Layne Norton, 8.2,$591; 4. Ryan Brewer, 8.43, $407; 5. BobbyAbernathy, 8.5, $382; 6. Landyn Duncan, 8.52, $278; 7. Robert

Mathis, 8.59, $174; 8. Ethan Hill, 8.6, $72.Championship Round1. Cody Saculla, 8.29, $560; 2. Don Coffell, 8.43, $280.Average1. Keith Hudson, 48.47, $1,941; 2. Cody McCartney, 49.22,$1,688; 3. John Pete Etcheverry, 50.35, $1,434; 4. Bryce Ingo,51.03, $1,181; 5. Landon Williams, 51.40, $928; 6. CodySaculla, 51.49, $675; 7. Christian Williams, 51.67, $422; 8. DonCoffell, 51.74, $171.

Dusty Rhodes Memorial (40 ropers)First Round1. Catfish Brown, 8.26, $740; 2. Anthony Jordan, 8.62, $555; 3.Marques Smith, 8.67, $370; 4. Sterling Jameson, 8.99, $185.Second Round1. Catfish Brown, 7.56, $740; 2. Joe Bob Pirie, 7.9, $555; 3. KitPettigrew, 8.54, $370; 4. Ethan Hill, 8.99, $185.Championship Round1. Landyn Duncan, 7.96, $370.Average1. Landyn Duncan, 26.23, $1,332; 2. Anthony Jordan, 28.36,$1,000; 3. Kit Pettigrew, 29.97, $665; 4. Garrett Hale, 30.83, $333.Scholarship Elimination Round 11. Anthony Jordan, 10.15; 2. Jesse Clark 10.25; 3. Ethan Hill 11.35;4. Garrett Hale 11.44; 5. Landyn Duncan 11.53; 6. Kit Pettigrew22.06; 7. Chance Taylor 21.09; 8. Shandell Glasses 21.84. (Pettigrewand Glasses eliminated).Scholarship Elimination Round 21. Landyn Duncan 9.41; 2. Garrett Hale 10.12; 3. Jesse Clark 11.19;4. Anthony Jordan 13.00; Chance Taylor, NT. (Taylor and Hill eliminat-ed).Scholarship Elimination Round 31. Jesse Clark 8.6; 2. Landyn Duncan 11.0; 3. Garrett Hale, 22.07;Anthony Jordan, NT. (Hale and Jordan eliminated.Scholarship Final Round 11. Landyn Duncan 8.53; 2. Jesse Clark 8.78.Scholarship Final Round 21. Landyn Duncan 8.82; 2. Jesse Clark 9.97.Scholarship Average1. Landyn Duncan 17.35; 2. Jesse Clark 18.75.

Ariat Pro 10-Man Elimination MatchFirst Round

1. 1. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville. GA,, 12.59; 7.9.12, $500; 2. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 10.1, $333;3. Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 10.63; 4. Tyson Durfey,Savannah, MO, 10.94; 5. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX,11.47; 6. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 12.59; 7. HunterHerrin, Apache, OK, 20.32+; 8. Fred Whitfield,Hockley, TX and Blair Burk, Durant, OK, NT.(Whitfield and Burk eliminated.)Second Round1. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, GA, 7.56, $500; 2.Tyson Durfey, Savannah, MO, 8.66, $333; 3. HunterHerrin, Apache, OK, 8.93; 4. Justin Maass, Giddings,TX, 9.19; 5. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 9.91; 6. TufCooper, Decatur, TX, 9.94; 7. J.D. Kibbe, Portales,NM, 10.72; 8. Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 10.94.(Kibbe and Lewis eliminated)Third Round1. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 8.03, $500; 2. TysonDurfey, Savannah, MO, 8.53, $333; 3. Justin Maass,Giddings, TX, 9.31; 4. Clif Cooper, Decature, TX,19.47+; 5. Ryan Jarrett, Sumnerville, GA and HunterHerrin, Apache, OK, NT. (Jarrett and Herrin eliminat-ed).Fourth Round1. Tyson Durfey, Savannah, MO, 9.13, $500; 2. TufCooper, Decatur, TX, 10.32, $333; 3. Justin Maass,Giddings, TX, 10.38; 4. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX,18.66+. (Maass and C. Cooper eliminated).ChampionshipFirst Round1. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 9.19; 2. Tyson Durfey,Savannah, MO, 11.63.Second Round1. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 8.75; 2. Tyson Durfey,Savannah, MO, 8.69.

Average1. Tuff Cooper, Decatur, TX, 17.94, $3,500; 2. Tyson Durfey, Savannah,MO, 20.32, $1,500.Local Cowboy Match (16 head, 4 ropers)Total on four1. Seaver Tate, Melrose, NM, 3:22.00, $2,000; 2. Jesse Clark,Portales, NM, $1,000.

Ariat Open(82 ropers)First Round1. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 8.22, $2,740; 2. Tyson Durfey, Savannah,MO, 8.41, $2,192; 3. Trent Walls, Stephenville, TX, 8.82, $1,735 4.Bradley Bynum, Sterling City, TX, 9.09, $1,278; 5. Seth Childers,Cameron, TX, 9.41, $822; 6. Jesse Clark, Portales, NM, 9.47, $367.Second Round1. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 8.28, $2,740; 2. Monty Lewis,Hereford, TX, 8.53, $2,192; 3. Jesse Clark, Portales, NM, 9.19,$1,735; 4. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, GA, 9.41, $1,278; 5. JeremiahPeek, Pueblo, CO, 9.46, $833; 6. (tie) Chase Williams, Stephenville,TX and Dustin Pool, Canyon, TX, 9.53, $183 each.Third Round1. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 8.38, $2,740; 2. Tate Woodard,Weatherford, TX, 8.91, $2,192; 3. Shank Edwards, Levelland, TX,9.25, $1,735; 4. Clayton Shaw, 9.28, $1,278; 5. Randall Carlisle,Lipan, TX, 9.43, $822; 6. Doug Pharr, Resaca, GA, 9.5, $367.Championship Round1. Jesse Clark, Portales, NM, 8.63, $1,370; 2. Monty Lewis, Hereford,TX, 9.35, $913.Average1. Jesse Clark, Portales, NM, 37.88, $4,795; 2. Monty Lewis,Hereford, TX, 39.88, $3,836; 3. Trent Walls, Stephenville, TX, 40.32,$3,036; 4. Bradley Bynum, Sterling City, TX, 40.66, $2,237; 5.Michael Otero, Lowndesboro, AL, 43.15, $1,438; 5. Clif Cooper,Decatur, TX, 44.16, $642.

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Ariat Open Average Champion, Jesse Clark

Dusty Rhodes Memorial, Scholarship AverageChampion, Landyn Duncan

#9 Average Champion, Keith Hudson

Ariat Pro 10-man Elimination MatchAverage Champion, Tuff Cooper

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Oklahoma destination for highschool rodeo athletesTheyll come like flies to honey,

like June bugs to a porch light.High school rodeo kids will

stream into Shawnee, Okla. July10-15 for the 19th annualInternational Finals Youth Rodeo.More than 1,600 entries have

been received for the annualevent, which features high schoolfreshmen through seniors,competing in ten events: barrelracing, pole bending, breakawayroping, goat tying, team roping,calf roping, steer wrestling, saddlebronc riding, bareback riding, andbull riding.The annual IFYR is an

opportunity for youth to competein rodeo against others fromacross the nation, and it also is achance to win money. Over$200,000 will be paid out towinners in each event. Theres alot of tough competition, MikeJackson, IFYR coordinator, pointsout. Weve seen a lot of goodcowboys and cowgirls comethrough here. He rememberswhen eight time world championTrevor Brazile competed inShawnee as a youth, along with PBR cowboys and AmazingRace contestants Jett and CordMcCoy, saddle bronc rider MikeOuthier, and timed event handRyan Jarrett.Contestants will compete in

eleven rodeo performances,beginning with the first one onSunday, July 10 at 8 pm, thenMonday, July 11 through Friday,July 15 at 9 am and 7:30 pm eachday. The finals performance willbe held on July 15 at 7:30 pm. Awestern tradeshow will take placeon the grounds. The event gives a boost to the

Shawnee economy, too. Jacksonestimates that 80,000 people come

to the six day event, and figuresthat about $5.5 million is spent intown during that time.For Jackson, who works year

round as operations manager forthe Shawnee Expo Center, theenjoyable part of the IFYR is thepeople. I like to see the kidscome together, and I like to see allthe people in town. Plus, its goodto see these kids and see whomoves on to be big time.For more information on

the IFYR, visitwww.shawneeexpo.org/ifyr/ orcall 405-275-7020.

Wild Turn of Events forTie-Down Roping LeadCourtesy of PRCA ProRodeoHunter Herrin won a round in

Fort Smith, Arkansa, and finishedthird in Bennington, Kansas, tocollect checks worth $2,905 forthe June 2-5 weekend. That wouldhave been enough for him to pushpast Clint Cooper whos heldfirst place since Feb. 7 and leadthe world standings, except forone thing. Herrin opted not tocount his earnings fromBennington. Contestants have alimited number of rodeos they cancount toward the world standings

each year, and they have todeclare whether to official eachrodeo when they file their entrywith PROCOM. Cooper stillleads by $724.However, the tie-down roping

lead did change hands, butstayed in the family. A second-place finish at the Sisters(Oregon) Rodeo and a fifth-placecheck at the Livermore(California.) Rodeo was enoughto lift Tuf Cooper into first place in the tie-down ropingworld standings. He is now$1,749 ahead of older brotherClint Cooper.

The Brazile WatchAn all-around title at the

Parker County Frontier DaysProRodeo in Weatherford, Texas,and a second-place finish in steerroping at the Coleman (Texas)PRCA Rodeo over the June 17-19weekend, put another $4,723into Trevor Braziles accounts ashe works toward a record ninthall-around world championship.He has $127,510 thus far, whichis more than $7,000 ahead of hispace a year ago, when he brokehis own single-season earningsrecord. Brazile opted not tocount his earnings at the JohnsonCounty Sheriffs Posse Rodeo inCleburne, Texas, where heended up winning the all-aroundtitle with earnings of $2,497. L

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amgis Quarter Horses hosted 39 tiedown ropers at the second annual

Namgis Premier Invitationalpresented by McCoys, whichraised over $25,000 for MultipleSclerosis (MS) research and patientservices. The event took placeMay 15, 2011 in Hondo, Texas.We were pleased with the

event this year, said Stan Sigman,Namgis Quarter Horses owner,We added to the audienceexperience this year and willcontinue to make this a premiumevent. We are committed tohaving a first-class roping here inSouth Texas, but our goal is toraise money for MS.The event producers attribute

the success of the event to the sponsors involved, theparticipating cowboys and the fans.We continue to be humbled by

the support we receive for thisevent, said Tonni OBrien,president of South Texans AgainstMultiple Sclerosis, Inc. (STAMSI).The fans know the sport and aretrue tiedown connoisseurs. Withthe level of cowboys that show upfor this, we are able to give thema competition they seldom get tosee in South Texas. And oursponsors are top notch - not onlydo they realize the importance ofraising money for the cause, butthey also appreciate thesignificance of Western heritage.Sponsors involved were Namgis

Quarter Horses, RanchForeman,McCoys, Bar G Feedyards, Ranchat the Rim, Koehler Company,Morgan OBrien Ranch, AlamoArea Vet, Rangel Foundations,Hondo National Bank, Texas Ag

Finance, D&D Services, Agri-Insurance, Lysse & Eckel Feeds,Mummes, Inc., Blue Sky, BissettRanch, and Hermann SonsSteakhouse.The event was expanded this

year to be a two-day event, with aCalcutta and dinner on Saturdayevening. The Sunday festivitiesbegan in the morning with acowboy church led by JasonTaylor of Tatum, Texas. Itcontinued with an authentic chuckwagon lunch that carried into thetiedown roping competition.We believe the majority of the

people attending this event do itfor the cause to support MSresearch and patient services, saidJames OBrien or RanchForeman,Ltd. However, we want this tofeel like a big ticket event andensure that ticket holders get theirmoneys worth. So, well continueto add value by adding more for

fans to enjoy and to participatein.While the competitive event

raised money for the charity, italso paid out over $30,000 in cashto the professional tiedownropers, as well as awarding acustom-tooled trophy saddle byCactus Saddlery and a custombuckle by Montana Silversmiths.Cowboys came from around

the country to participate in theroping. Ropers that were in the2010 PRCA Top 50 were invitedto compete. Professional cowboyssuch as Blair Burk, Monty Lewis,Tyson Durfey, and Justin Maassroped for the cause. 42 NFRqualifications and 3 worldchampionships were representedthe day of the event.The roping was comprised of

two rounds, with the top tenropers advancing to a short round.Monty Lewis won the first round

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with an 8.03. Jade Conner took thesecond round with the fastest time of theday of 7.66. Shane Hanchey won thefinals round with an 8.53. Hanchey wasalso the Average winner and overallevent champion with a time of 26.59seconds on three runs.The competition extended to the

sponsors as well as the calf ropers. Asponsor was drawn for each roper whoqualified for the finals round. Each roperrepresented a sponsor, and the sponsorgot to share in the winnings. Short roundand Average winner Shane Hanchey wassponsored by Mummes, Inc., which wasrepresented by Walt Bendele, who won a

fully-tooled briefcase that matched thewinners champion trophy Cactus saddleand a buckle that matched the winnerscustom Montana Silversmiths buckle.We are trying to create a premium

event to be included in the list of greatropings like the Windy Ryon, Spicer Gripand Roping Fiesta, James OBrien said.Fantastic sponsors are the key toreaching a goal like that, so we want togive them more personal engagementthat results in additional exposure duringthe event.Funds were also raised by donations

and ticket purchases. Spectators enjoyedthe free chuckwagon lunch, up-close-and-personal seating, the opportunity tointeract with the ropers and their horses,and door prizes. The top door prize givenwas a guitar autographed by countrymusic legend George Strait, donated bythe Range at Leon Springs. Winners wereselected by a random drawing of ticketsheld by event attendees.This cause is near and dear to many

of our hearts, Tonni OBrien said. We willcontinue to build and grow this event untilthere is a cure found, and then we will haveour event in celebration.MS is a chronic, often disabling disease

that attacks the central nervous system(CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinalcord, and optic nerves. In the United Statestoday, there are approximately 400,000people with multiple sclerosis (MS)with200 more people diagnosed every week.Worldwide, MS is thought to affect morethan 2.5 million people. While the disease isnot contagious or directly inherited,epidemiologiststhe scientists who studypatterns of diseasehave identified factors

in the distribution of MS around the worldthat may eventually help determine whatcauses the disease.To make a donation to the event, contact

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being a good father is the greatestresponsibility of my life. The mostimportant job I will ever have is toinstill good values in my children that will help them be happy andcaring adults.

Baseball season just wound downlast week for my boys. Im a coach forStones team, along with a friend ofmine. These are eight-year-olds playingmachine pitch baseball. I wasnt there,but heard about the play-offs wheremothers on opposing teams came upwith different scores. The dads gotinvolved and it almost came to a

brawl, completely out of hand andunnecessary. This wasnt even for thechampionship, just to see who wouldplay our team. Ultimately thechampions would each get a trophythat cost no more than $3.50. Asludicrous as this sounds, Junior Rodeois underway and I can only imaginethe potential for problems with bucklesand saddles at stake.

These kids are seven and eightyears old and should be having a goodtime. I dont think Im raising aprofessional machine pitch baseballplayer. As coaches we try and keep itfun for the kids and its dishearteningto see parents act like this. It really

makes you feel sorry for the kidsbecause they have to be under pressureto win and thats just inappropriate atthat age. There will be plenty of timelater for them to experience pressure in life.

We have to do the best we can withour kids. My job is to make it fun andlet them enjoy themselves and play atthe level they are. If theyre seven, letthem be seven. I see a lot of parentspush their kids like its life or death.This is a kid thats not even 10 yearsold and they are putting the pressure ofa 40-year-old on them. It hurts myheart to see kids go through this,playing a game.

At five and seven years old, myboys really arent that interested inroping and thats okay. I cant put mydesire to win in my boys but I can letthem see my work ethic, withoutimposing it on them. My philosophy isthat some is taught, but most is caught.

When you start expecting too muchfrom your kids, most of the time youreasking your kid to do something youcouldnt do yourself. When you put

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undue pressure on a kid to performlike a professional athlete, do youthink its a reflection of somethingyou may have been lacking? Oftentimes the parents who push their kidshard are those who underachieved orunder accomplished.Most people who have

accomplished their goals are pretty

content with letting their kid be akid. Those are the kids who areusually the most successful, thoughnot always at an early age. When youpush a kid too young and theyredoing it for you, theyll be burned outand resentful of you and the sport.Ive never seen a positive outcomefrom pushing your kids to compete

like professional athletes.Let your kids know you love them.

Dont rob them of confidence byexpecting too much of them.Childhood should be happy and not a challenge.

Till next time, God Bless and Ill see you down the line.

t seems as though in the world we live that people are constantly in transition. With

the increase of knowledge in the past fewdecades, we live in the age of information. Withthat information we have the ability to tap intoresources that we could not have tapped intofifty years ago. With worldwide access tocomputers across the country, the informationalresources that are opened to us can boggle ourminds if allowed. Knowledge is a wonderfulblessing, however unless knowledge is appliedwith Godly wisdom, it is only uselessinformation. Sometimes information, knowledgeand truth change according to the newestscientific findings or the latest public opinionpolls. It is easy to get caught up in thisinformation age and lose track of where trueknowledge and information come from ourHeavenly Father.One thing that I have grown to appreciate

about God is that during times of transition,Jesus is that solid rock of stability. What thatmeans is that He is a friend that will never alteror falter. We need the unchanging stability ofthat Solid Rock, Jesus Christ, in our individuallives as well as in marriages, family relationshipsand businesses because if we are not careful theinstability of our volatile existence will infiltrateour daily life.These days, many kids grow up never

knowing the stability of a home that encouragesGodly behavior and choices. Kids must haveseeds of excellent parenting sown into theirlives and these seeds of excellent parentingproduce excellent kids with high expectationsand with that tenacity to rise above anycircumstance and seek after an eternal

resurrected Christ. Ultimately, theresponsibility of bringing stability into ourown life, our marriage, our home and familyfalls on no one but ourselves. Its easy toblame a spouse or a parent for our poorchoices in life, but my challenge to you thismonth is to look in the mirror and to see thatperson that God created for a specific purposeand passion and to make a choice to walk inthat purpose with passion. Kids will handlethe transitions of life appropriately whenGodly principals are taught through theexample of their parents.1 Timothy 6:6 says: Godliness with

contentment is great gain. A lot of people tryto be Godly and fail. And a lot of people try tobe content and fail. The only way we find truecontentment in our Godliness is to find ourpurpose in life and to hang our hat on thestability of the Solid Rock. I cannot tell youwhat your purpose is nor can anyone else, butthe Creator who created you can. Get into Hisword, spend time in prayer and find a greatchurch. Begin the most incredible journey ofyour life which will culminate in eternal life ina place called Heaven that God has preparedfor you and for me.

God Bless!Randy Weaver, Pastor

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ell, maybe it was Fathers Day or just springtime, but I have a lot to say

about baseball and rodeo, much like Strandid this month in his Down the Linecolumn. Like Stran, I was the coach of amachine pitch baseball team, The Rangers,that two of my boys played on. We had agreat team that had a terrific season. Westarted out winning game after game andthen hit a slump just before our season-ending tournament kicked off. The othercoach of the team and I never drilled ourkids and tried hard to teach them thefundamentals of the game. I believe if kidslearn things correctly, they will have a goodtime playing the game, and our boys andone girl did just that this year.

Looking back at this years team theyprobably learned more by losing some oftheir games then they did by winning. Allof them in one way or another had to digdeep to regain the confidence anddetermination to climb back to the top andwin again. I have to say I am very proud ofall of them and the tournamentchampionship was a great accomplishment.I am especially proud of both of my boys aswell. Reed who is eight and Cooper at sixdid outstanding throughout the year.

On to Jr. rodeos, both Reed and Cooperare competitors. Reed has started ropingand loves it, while Cooper, still in the lowerage group, enjoys those events. I admit Ihave had to learn the hard way how not toimpose my competitive nature onto themas they compete at rodeos. Much likebaseball, all I can do is teach them how todo their events, and then let them do it.Really, they learn more by watching andpicking up things from others and the act of competing than what I could ever drillinto them.

Another trick I learned in both baseballand rodeo with my kids is not to keep scoreor write down the time. Heck, I usuallydont know what inning we are in at agame or what the fastest times were at anevent. Although this is more for my own

sanity, it keeps me focused on the game orthe run instead of what needs to be doneto win.

I think if I ever had enough time torope again, this would be a great way tokeep me from being too anxious during anevent. I use to get so caught up in what Ineeded to do to win that I lost focus onthe competition. My new philosophy -Forget everything going on, back into thebox and rope - its really that simple!

Until next time!Ryan Davis

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