PAGE 2A, BUNA BEACON
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2012
Buna Bridle Club’s Redbud Rodeo results
Dancers From page 1A A square dancing yellow rock is a big friendly hug. Mike Mayeaux, caller for the Redbud Square Dancers, is a Hemphill native who makes his way to Buna each month to be a part of the group. Group members enjoy Mayeaux’s style and the enthusiasm he brings to the dance floor. Many describe square dance calling as both an art and science. The caller’s task is to create dance sequences that have the quality of good body flow and good timing. Dancers should be surprised by the calls but have to keep in sequence and with the correct partner pairings. Not only is square dancing good, clean fun, but it’s also a great way to exercise the body and mind. With all the moving, twisting, and turning, square dancing provides more than the daily dose of heart healthy physical activity. Remembering all the calls, from “do-si-do” to “alemand,” keeps the mind sharp. Listening and executing the commands takes concentration. The combination of movements and responding to the calls exercises both the body and mind. Square dancing offers social-
ization and exercise and has been a part of culture dating back to the 1800s. Since this was a time before microphones, a caller was in each square and the music was a fiddle or guitar, maybe even a banjo. Western square dance was established during the 1930s and 1940s by Lloyd Shaw. In 1939, Shaw published a book, “Cowboy Dances.” With insight gained from reading Shaw’s book, callers learned the square dance figures so that when dancing in other areas, the dance would be the same. Much has changed through the years with square dancing, including the introduction of turntables and eventually CDs and stored media. However, according to Sue, one thing remains the same. “Square dancing sets friendship to music,” she said. “It’s the camaraderie of good, clean fun that makes it something you look forward to going to. Don’t be surprised if you quickly become the newest member of the Buna Redbud Square Dancers!” For more information about being a part of the Buna Redbud Square Dancers, contact President Sue Burt at 673-6019 or Secretary Mickey Rogers at 9944746.
THE BUNA BRIDLE Club held their annual Redbud Rodeo, which featured riders like this one, two weekends ago on the nights of Mar. 16- 17. Photo courtesy of Joey Lavergne
GoldenBy Margaret HubHolmes Bowling Top scores for the week of Mar. 12: Inger Bridges 196; Dee Holiday 167; Peggy Peck 160; Kelly Davis 182; Ruth Herrington 172; Sachiko Golden 165; Nelda Herring 162; Margaret Gore 160; Peggy Whitehead 162; Ginny Karr 179 Top scores for the week of Mar. 19: Judy Lemp 206; Sharon Dryden 201; Betty Chatagnie 191; Ginny Karr 193; Diann Foreman 195; Jean Thompson 187; Ruth Herrington 184; Mary Hatch 170; Kelly Davis 161; Peggy Stone 175; Judy Richbourg 189; Jean Thompson 176; Omie
Hagler 178. Teams of the week: Lucky Charms 1929 series and Quilter’s Studio 1901 series. League standings as of Mar. 19: Dipsticks 35; Lucky Charms 34; Charlie’s Angels 33; Smoothie King #14 31; Edward Jones 30 ½; Serenity Salon 29; Colton Construction 28; Community Bank 25 ½; Pooh’s Pals 25; Belles 25; Compass Bank 24; Health Care Dynamics 24; Pat’s Spirits 23; Ultra Con 22; Hatch’s Wreckers 21; Scaredy Cats 20; Richbourgs 17; Scatter Brains 15 ½; Quilter’s Studio 14 ½.
The annual Redbud Rodeo was held Friday and Saturday, Mar. 16-17, at the Buna Bridle Club arena. After rescheduling due to the rain the previous weekend, organizers were concerned about what the turnout would be. However, a large crowd showed up for a great couple nights of entertainment and fun. The rodeo kicked off at 8 p.m. on Friday. Events included open bulls, Junior bulls for 15 and under, bareback, tie-down, saddle bronc, open breakaway, Juniors breakaway for 15 and under, team roping, steer wrestling, and open barrels for Juniors 15 and under and Pee Wees 9 and under. Friday night was primarily preliminary events for Saturday night’s cash prize contest. Showcasing the fun side of rodeo was Mike “Scooter” Smith, an award winning rodeo clown whose acts include Cisco the Kid and the Purple Dinosaur. This year’s event will also included a sheep and calf scramble both nights. The big rodeo also included
the fan favorite mutton’ bustin’ (sheep riding) for ages 5 and under. The all-new competitive buffalo races were also on the schedule. The buffalo races started in the bucking chute. At the release of the gates, the race was on to see who could get the mammoth beast across the finish line. Cindy Reynolds of the Bridle Club said the Club was grateful that Sheriff Mitchel Newman and former Sheriff Billy Rowles participated in the buffalo races on Saturday night and brought a large crowd with them. All of the events provided live action thrills and great entertainment. Winners from Friday night’s events included Cody Alston on bull riding, Kacie Greer on barrels, Cedric Fontenot on open breakaway, and Conner Hanna on tiedown. Winners from Saturday night’s events included Nate Baldwin on tiedown, Leigh Ann Cole on barrels, Chance Hanna on open breakaway, and Tristan Reeves on bulldoggin’.
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