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Show Utah Recreation Guide, May 21, 1SSS Page 4 -V- n r3n n C3 u u vcfl FLYING U RODEO CO. w !f Rescrv3 Scat and Advance Tickets at 0 ft Western Tack-fl-Tc, Main St., Lehi ' f tSt0Ck Parade Thursday-June 26 6:00 p-m- !i;;4-, i..nn 97 c-nn r. m Saturday, June 28, 10:00 a.m. June 26-27-20 0:00 p.m. Reserve $6 General $5 Children $3 m RESERVED SEATING ON THURSDAY, FAMILY NIGHT CHILDREN UNDER 12 ADMITTED FREE WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT The Lehi Round-Up A g&mt western to affiftfi Rodeo's roots, as an AU-American sport, were firmly planted in the mid-1800's when some cowboy first decided to match wits and skill with a "rank" untrained horse. Although the Old West has long since passed into history, its strength and spirit continues to burn in the hearts of Americans. Nowhere is this spirit expressed with more intensity and excitement than in the hundreds of North American arenas where the rodeo cowboy becomes the star. And Lehi's Round-Up Celebration, held every summer during the last week of June, continues to uphold this great tradition of rodeo, combined with a community-wide celebration. During the Round-Up, friends and relatives gather for family reunions and class reunions. Activities are as varied as a pie-eating contest to greased pig chases and marathon runs . and bicycle riding contests, flower and arts and crafts shows and melodramas dot the . week's calendar. It is truly a round-up of events that make living in our city worthwhile and rewarding. Every year, hundreds of youngsters and their parents become involved in the week-long schedule of activities provided by an enthusiastic, capable and qualified group of citizens, eager to make this celebration even better than last year! Lehi's famous and unique miniature parade features out- standing floats designed and created by mothers and friends of the excited, beautifully costumed children. Along with these charming char-ming floats, parade viewers will see the majestic floats of visiting royalty from the cities within this county and our neighboring counties. coun-ties. Marching bands and commercial com-mercial floats complete the line-up. One of the great traditions of the Round-Up is the Western Stock Parade held on Thursday evening, a fitting prelude to the first performance per-formance of the three-night rodeos. This stock parade has continued to grow and is now one of the most complete parades of horses, carriages, wagons, individual riders and riding clubs to be seen in Utah. 1 . : 1, ill "'fp' i .v. .:: ; v, . 9 rj' ' Trophies are awarded in nine categories and judges are finding more and more entries from which to make their difficult selection for trophy winners. Every year in May, the Queen-o-deo is sponsored to provide young women the opportunity of contesting con-testing for the coveted roles as members of the Lehi Round-Up Royalty. A queen and two attendants at-tendants are chosen to spread the news about the Round-Up throughout the state. These girls are chosen not only for their riding ability, but on personality, appearance ap-pearance and their speaking talent, which enables them to represent this celebration in the very best way possible. Lehi has always been proud of their Royalty and justifiably so as we have had a Miss Rodeo Utah and several attendants to this state title chosen from Round-Up Royalty. This year's contest will be held Saturday evening, May 31, with the Judge's Tea starting at 5:30 p.m. and the horsemanship phase of the contest beginning at 7:30. But the three-day rodeo, which is the climax to the full week's activities, ac-tivities, is without question, a vivid, colorful and exciting portrayal of the national sport of rodeo. Lehi is a favorite of professional cowboys and cowgirls. That is why we will see a full roster of top-ranking performers every night. Lehi has been fortunate to be one of the shows contracted by Cotton Rosser and the Flying U Rodeo Company. Their bucking horses, lively steers and calves and fierce bulls provide the kind of competition demanded by these top athletes. This rodeo features the major rodeo events including team roping and women's barrel racing. The committee provides an enticing purse and with the addition of the entry fees from several . competitors, the combination com-bination is perfect for the best rodeo in the state. This year, we have a special attraction by contracting Phil Gardenhire as announcer. Last year, Phil won many fans who will be happy to see him back, announcing an-nouncing from horseback, in the arena. His humor and wealth of rodeo knowledge gives the audience up-to-date, first-hand, top-notch -reporting of all the action. The committee has also contracted two outstanding rodeo clowns and a bull fighter who will keep the show moving at a fast pace. While at the national Finals in Las Vegas, arrangements were also made to ensure one of the best specialty acts presented for approval of rodeo committees and fans. Members of the Lehi Civic Improvement Im-provement Association are working diligently to' make sure the grounds and arena are ready for the Round-Up Round-Up the last week of June. Already, fans are catching Round-Up Fever! Plan now to be there and don't miss a minute of this great western tradition, June 26-28. t CM Lindon Marina re-opens WMmm The cowboy knows what makes rodeo in Lehi great. After nearly four years work and a dredging operation during the last four months, Lindon Marina will reopen a safer and better protected harbor. It will feature increased parking, full length launch ramps, 52 rental slips and a floating snack bar and fuel dock. The harbor has been dredged and will be deeper than the lake assuring that it will always be usable no matter how much the depth of the 1 ake fluctuates. With the possibility of the entire lake being dredged in the next few years, Utah Lake could become one of the nicest areas in the nation for water sports, according to Norm Castle, marina owner. |