Big payout for rodeo at Pioneer Picnic and Rodeo

ANDREW CHRISTIANSEN
Reporter

     The Aldercreek Pioneer Picnic and Rodeo drew 298 competitors to last week’s rodeo, up from the 216 of 2007. The purse was also up $6,585 to a total payout of $27,310. It was the 98th time for the event, which was held in Cleveland, just west of Bickleton.
     In addition to the rodeo and traditional rodeo foodstands, the famous Bickleton Carousel was on site, providing rides and the Saturday night dance was a highlight.
     The top places, hometown and purse for each event follows:
      Bareback riding – Charlie Barker, Terrebonne, $384; Bucky Dickson, Port Townsend, $288; Clint Wells, Cottage Grove, $192; Jacob Fiddy, Veneta, $96.      Barrel Racing – Alyson Kennedy, Condon, $629.28; Kristin Woods, Newberg, $547.20; Jodi Hoctor, Walla Walla, $465.12; Debbie Rutherford, Hermiston, $383.04; Allison Van Koll, Brush Prairie, $300.96; Halley Davis, Hermiston, $218.88; Jerita Belyea, Hermiston, $136.80; Cheyenne Allen, Mabton, $54.72.
     Breakaway roping – Jeana Goodwin, Eltopia, $758.64; Mindi Primley, Battle Ground, $627.84; Lindsay Watkins, Ellensburg, $366.24; Stevie Rae Willis, Terrebonne, $366.24; Sammy Jo Willis, Terrebonne, $366.24; Macy Fulley, Clarkston, $130.80.
     Bull riding – Charlie Barker, Terrebonne, $1,100.26; Scotty Bartels, Tacoma, $750.82; Jimmy Floyd, Prineville, $576.10. Cow Milking – Mike Thiele, Goldendale, $681.60; Shane Erickson, Terrebonne, $408.96; Trevor Scott, Vancouver, $272.64.
     Saddle bronc riding – Mark Gage, Redmond, $384; Bryan Martinat, Marsing, $288; Charlie Barker, Terrebonne, $192; Ross Hartman, Redmond, $96.
     Steer wrestling, Mark Boultinghouse, Ridgefield, $946.56; Ryan Granall, Kennewick, $783.36; Matt Cupp, Marsing, $620.16; B.J. Taruscio, Walla Walla, $304.64; Alex Robertson, Bend, $304.64; John Green, LaGrande, $304.64.
     Team roping header – Matt Funk, Hermiston, $1,071.84; Ty Olson, Tonasket, $887.04; Guy Gregg, Touchet, $609.84; Bobby Alexander, Redmond, $609.84; Larry Goss, Redmond, $332.64; Tyler Smith, Lewiston, $184.80.
     Team roping heeler – Bucky Campbell, Benton City, $1,071.84; Jason Minor, Ellensburg, $887.04; Shane Crossley, Hermiston, $609.84; Wade Jess, Coulee City, $609.84; Jay Kuebler, Eugene, $332.64; B.J. Roberts, Stanfield, $184.80.
     Tie-down roping – Cody Cabral, Milton-Freewater, $1,036.68; Clint Miller, Pullman, $1,036.68; Justin Talbott, Canby, $743.28; Jordan Weaver, Bend, $547.68; Ty Sturza, Hermiston, $352.08; Brett Hale, Tenino, $195.80.
     Local events: Merchant cow milking – 1st – Jason Green, Tyler Gunter, James Gleason; 2nd – Craig Osborne, Rob Baker, Shawn VanBelle. Novice junior barrels – 1st – Joely Patnode, 2nd – Willow O’Connor, 3rd – Bailey VanKoll. Novice senior barrels – 1st – Paul Miller, 2nd Candace Shattuck, 3rd – Aymie Osborne. Mutton Bustin’ participants – J.W. Ewing, Shea Baggerly, Cassidy Mulroney, Dusty Dodge, Jake Gray, Hawk Owens, Joshua Owens, Natalie Owens-Gonzalez, Calvin Naught, Asher Lasley, Cash Hodge, Skylar Lowe.

Ketchum Kalf Ladiges award goes to Arnold

     Ed Arnold, of Glenwood, was presented to the Sunday crowd at the Ketchum Kalf Rodeo, as the recipient of the Hank Ladiges Memorial award. The rodeo got underway at 1 p.m. on June 14, for the 74th time, just west of Glenwood, seemingly a stone throw away from Mt. Adams. Mark Boultinghouse, of Ridgefield, won all-around cowboy honors.
     The weekend festivities included a Saturday night dance and cowboy church service prior to a Sunday kickoff parade through Glenwood. Event results were not available at press time.
     The queen for next year’s silver anniversary rodeo, is Kelsey Gunnier, daughter of Connie and Charlie Gunnier, of Toppenish.

First football camp draws future Wolves

ANDREW CHRISTIANSEN
Reporter

     Already looking toward the future, Goldendale’s new head football coach, Don Strother, put together a football clinic, which he hopes will become an annual event. The clinic ran June 9-12 and was open to grades three-seven.
     While the clinic was open to anyone interested in developing football skills, most of the attendees were boys from Goldendale and Centerville. Each participant received a Future Timberwolf T-shirt at the end of the camp.
     Helping with position drills and end-of-day scrimmages were assistant coachs Lyle Stevens, D. J. Tuning, and several players who will suit up for Goldendale this year.
     Washington Interscholastic Activities Association rules state that coaches cannot interact with student athletes between July 31, and first practice, which is August 20.

Sharpshooters don’t miss at state shootout

     Continuing their dominance in shooting sports competition, the Goldendale Sharpshooters placed well at the State 4-H shotgun and air rifle competition on May 31.
     Mason Steen was victorious in the shotgun, junior age division, and David Gunkel won the junior division of air rifle.
     Also placing at the event were Grant Gunkel, second in junior air rifle, and D.J. Lennon, who was second in the intermediate division. David and Grant finished first and second, respectively, for overall high point across all age divisions.
     The four club members earned the trip to State with their earlier performance in the regional competition, held in Ellensburg. Lennon, Steen, and David Gunkel were winners in that event, with Grant Gunkel finishing second.
     The 4-H club is led by Dana Gunkel, Lee Cacy, and Bill Campbell. Grants from the Harry Burcalow Endowment, Rapid Cable Communications, and the National Rifle Association have helped the club with equipment and expenses.