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Show NT" V N Page 9 - June 25, 2002 asin LIFE Uintah Basin Standard OLDEST RODEO IN UTAH Neola Rodeo marks 70 years of July 4th celebrations V By Angela Eddington People all around, the smell of animala in your nose, the excitement in the air. Theres nothing quite like a rodeo to celebrate July 4. This year Neola will hold its 70 annual rodeo, which means its been around a lot longer than moat of us. The July 4 rodeo, which began in 1932, is an important part ofNeolas history and community. It has been 70 years since Neolaa first rodeo, but it's pretty much the same, according to Lynn Gardner, a resident of Neola who has helped with the rodeo for as long as he can remember. Hia father, Lester Gardner, was heavily involved with the rodeo and Lynn remembers "we didnt do anything on the 4 of July until the rodeo was over. Its done pretty much the same way now as it waa then and its still run by moat of the same people. We didnt have the mutton bustin for the kids like we do now or aa much barrel racing but we did have team dence Day with a BBQ chicken dinner on Wednesday, July 3 (born 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Neola Community Park. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for : children. rodeo. the ? A kid's rodeo will also be held that evening at 7 p.m. Admission is free. A patriotic program will be held mission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Events will include bull Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m. at the riding, saddle bronc, bareback, calf Neola LDS Chapel. Admission is free. The program is an important part of roping, team roping, mixed roping, the Independence Day celebration open barrel, breakaway, and Sign-up- s for these events ' and a great way for everyone to begin are June 24 and 25. To sign up, call the holiday. Claude or Linda Crozier at (435)353-438- 6. Also, a browse and buy horse sale will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on July 4. Neola will also celebrate Indepen U When you think of v 1 Neola, you think of bull-doggin- g. pulling and lota of kids racea,Gardner stated. The rodeo has always been It was an unwritten rule that Neola would have their big community events on July 4 and Roosevelt would have theirs on July 24. That way everyone who wanted to would be able to attend both. Gardner said of the rodeo, Its been a good experience and a lot of well-attende- d. good people have been involved. Gwen Killian, whose grandfather W.K Dye donated the land for the rodeo grounds, stated, Its been a tradition for a long as I can remember. When you think of Neola, you think of the rodeo. They just go together. As kids, the rodeo and other 4th of July activities were the highlight of the whole summer. Killian also said the rodeo has gotten bigger and better every year. She hopes that the younger generations will see it as she chid and still does, as the highlight of the whole summer. This year Neolas rodeo will be held Thursday, July 4 at 7 p.m. Ad- - IIANG ON TO YOUR MATS-- - Cowboys will come from all over to participate in the July 4 Neola Rodeo, which celebrates it's 70"' anniversary this year. Its believed to be the oldest rodeo in Utah, but pretty much the same as it was years ago, according to l.ynn Gardner, resident oI Neola. The nxlco, in addition to Ncolas other July 4 activities which include i BBQ chicken dinner. Kids Rodeo (both held on July 3). a Patriotic Program, and a Browse & Buy horse sale, pmvidc fun for all ages and are a great way to celebrate the holiday. The rodeo begins at 7 p.m. on July 4 and admission is $5 for adults and S3 for children. GOOD OL DAY- S- This photo was taken at the Neola Rodeo many years ago. Front row left to right: T al Wardlc, Darrel Gardner, Elroy Halverson, Glendon Rhoades, Bill Crozier. I larvey Riggle, Ray Sprouse. Back Row left to right: Lazell Henrie, Deone Spencer, Les Gardner, Charles Crozier. Rhoades is believed to be the only one pictured that is still living. OPERATION TO TAKE PLACE JULY 2 r Attention Rodeo Fans! The Northern Ute All Indian Rodeo will be held July 6 at 4 p.m. and July 7 at 2 p.m. with dances following both nights from 9 p.m.-- l a.m. at Bottle Hollow. The Tony Mendes Bull Riders Only (open) will be July 5 at 6:30 p.m. Books will open Jujy 5 at 5 p.m. at the Fort Duchesne rodeo grounds. For more information call Alloin Myore at Irene Steel at 722-315 or or Lara J. Arrowchis at 823-403- 5, 353-417- 36 722-231- 4. Uintah Basin Kid Rodeo Uintah Basin Kid Rodeo Inc. presents their 2002 mini series at the Pelican Lake arena on July 6, 13 and 24 at 9 a.m. For more information call Shane and Lisa Frost at 545-241- 5. Woman to donate kidney to best friend By Angela Eddington Tina Robinson and Robin Rogers, both residents of Roosevelt, have been best friends since they first met in 1999 and feel they have known each other much longer. On July 2, Tina will donate one of her kidneys to Robin, who has been in need of a new kidney since one of hers failed due to an automobile accident five years ago. A Car Show Fun Kaiser Bill Brown is sponsoring a free car show on Saturday, July 6 at 18530 West Yellowstone Rd. in Altonah. Any year, any make of car is welcome. Special awards will be given and there are no registration foes. There will be free drinks and hot dogs and a tour of Kaiser Bills Classic Car Museum at 10 a.m., 12 noon, 2, 4, and 6 p.m. Support Abuse Prevention The Family Support Center of Uintah Basin has been awarded a scholarship to the International Congress for the Prevention of Child Abuse which meets in Denver in early July. They have requested donations for the gift shop in the exhibit hall to ftirther support the prevention of abuse. The donations would ideally represent the area you are from the Uintah Basin, Utah, USA, etc., as well as the different cultures ofthe area. If anyone has anything they would like to donate, please bring it to the Family Support Center, 259 North 700 East, Roosevelt or call 7222401 for ftirther information. Neola July 4th Celebration The 70 annual Neola 4 of July Celebration will once again feature a rodeo on Thursday, July 4 at 7 p.m. Sign-up- s Contact are June 24-2Watch for the BBQ dinner and Claude and Linda Crosier at kids rodeo on July 3 and the patriotic program and horse sale on Juty 4. 5. 353-438- 6. friend of Tina and Robins wished their unique story to be known. A letter from an anonymous friend of the pair stated, I feel that it is realty great that you have addressed a celebrity in the area giving their sibling a kidney... I also feel that you need to address other people from our small community in regards to kidney transplant We have two here in Roosevelt who are truly special people who are going through the same procedure on Juy 2. These two women should also be honored because this is a special gift, along with a lot of other people in the community that have done the same with organ donation or have lost someone due to failure of an organ. Everybody should consider the lives of people in our community and from around the world, and not just celebrities. Tins was willing to share her feel- - ; ; , I dont like to see her in pain, and dialysis is really painful and tires you out. don't want to see her die. I ings about the situation and talk about her experiences, but Robin is a and would rather little publicity-sh- y not be in the spotlight. Although Robin has not been on a waiting list for a new kidney, Tina volunteered to give her one of her kidneys. Shes not critical yet, but 1 don't ever want her to get to that point. I dont like to see her in pain, and dialysis is really painful and tires you out. I don't want to see her die. If I can help her, I'll help her," said Tina. When asked about her motive in giving a kidney, Tina simply said, Why not? If I can help her have another ten to 20 years or her life, I would love to do it. A new kidney usually helps a person live three to 30 years longer, and even three years is better than none. I feel like she deserves it Shell be able to do things she isnt able to now. Robins daughter is too young to nave to take care of her mum. ld 1-- 3. (13-18-), 3-- D 722-41- 62 722-907- 7 fin more information. Attention Employers! The Department ofWorkforce Services and Duchesne County Employer Council are sponsoring a seminar, Utah Labor Laws: What Every Employer Should Know, on Wednesday, June 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the UHATC. Dont miss this valuable seminar on labor and discrimination issues. W' H 'Ar- - B.' i- - Prepare Now For Summer Parades Parades will be held this year on Thursday, July 4 and for the UBIC on Saturday, Aug. 3. For ftirther information contact Beverly Hansen at Concession stands are also available at no charge to organizations only for the July 4 festivities. 722-341- non-prof- 1. it Queen Contestants Wanted wanted to Attention all girls age Contestants are try out for Mias Duchesne Comity. The deadline is July 22. Call Dana Grant at 17-2- 738-562- for more information. 3 anyone can do it. She Isgan testing in March of this year and just finished last week to see ii'lier kidney would be compatible with Robin's. The testing wus quite extensive and included lots of lilnod work, urian nalysis, un EK(i, a chest SEE KIDNEY on page 20 Gunter recognized by Utah American Legion Auxiliary Its time to get your entries for the UBIC Arts and Crafts Show to be held Professionals are encourin the Roosevelt West Stake Center, Aug. aged to display. Age categories will be: child (up to age 12), teen adult and senior. Categories will be: graphic art, art, photography, or Lana crafts and quiltingneedlework. Contact Sarah Snow at at Robin lost another daughter in the automobile accident that caused her kidney failure and Tina wants her to see her raise her remaining daughter and he a grandma. Although family members of a person in need of a transplant arc usually the best match when it comes to donating organs, Tina staUd that DUCHESNE RESIDENT VALUES MEMBERSHIP UBIC Arts and Crafts Show Muir BEST FRIENDS- - Tina Robinson will donate her kidney to her best Iricud. Robin Rogers. The operation will take place July 2 at the University nl I 'tali Medical Center in Salt Lake. RECOGNITION Elaine (Mrs. Mike) Gunter received the highest stale award as Unit Member of the Year at the American Legion State Convention in Ogden on June 22. She is shown receiving congratulations from state auxiliaty president Ellen Settcrberg. "I didn't cam this honor alone, Elaine insists. We have a great group ofpeople all working together in Duchesne. I'm proud to be a part of the Legion auxiliary because we make a difference in this community." Duchesne's Elaine Gunter has been an American Legion Auxiliary member for less than a year, but the Auxiliary has honored her with its h ighest state award, the coveted Unit Member of the Year Award. Elaine received the award in Ogden on June 22. She will travel to North Carolina luter in the year to receive additional honors at the National American legion Convention. I didnt earn this honor alone, insisted Elaine. We have a great group of people working together under oor president, Sonja Sutton. Im proud to tie a part of the Legion, because we make a diiference in their community. Eluinc became treasurer and membership chairperson lust Sep tember shortly lifter becoming a memlier, and started working on records and recruitment immediately. She develoxd her own computer databases for memliership and treasury records. Thunks to her efforts membership increased. Elaine was treasure and membership chairperson for 201. Elaine is involved in the community and has computer skills as well as many craft skills. She ulso is adept at preparing and organizing meals. Last August found her working at the Unit's hamburger stand at the county fair. She used her skills throughout theyear'to proMire meals in order to help raise funds for Bov's SEE GUNTER on page 20 |