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The

Ogden Reporter

DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING A VIBRANT COMMUNITY VOLUME 138

OGDEN, IOWA 50212 - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2013

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Injuries and all, Sundell continues his riding

Wade Sundell, right, and Chad Ferley both tied for 1st place at the Cheyenne Frontier Days. They were each presented with an ornately-tooled saddle. -Photo provided

A back injury incurred in the second round of the Calgary Stampede this summer was not enough to keep saddle bronc rider Wade Sundell from mounting back up and eventually competing for the event’s $100,000 top prize. Sundell’s average after four rounds was good enough to get him back for the 10-man competition where he was among the top four scorers. Even with a torn disc, the Boxholm native went on to finish second place in Canada where he won in 2010 and last year. After sitting out the first part of 2013 healing an injured knee, Sundell had his first ride of the year in early March at Houston. The past three years Sundell finished as runner-up there. A win this time earned him over $50,000, but the winnings would not count towards the world standing money. There was little time to rest after Calgary. Instead of heading home to heal his back, Sundell traveled to Wyoming and won Cheyenne Frontier Days July 28. Sundell told his dad if he won Cheyenne he could go home and heal for while. He was sitting fourth in the world after the win. He kept true to his word and took five weeks off spending time at his home in Boxholm and at his ranch in Oklahoma. This gave the local rider an opportunity for appearances at the Dayton Labor Day Rodeo. But with the time off, his world standing had dropped to 10th. Sundell was back on the road Sept. 6-9 competing at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, WA. Within two days he had added an extra $15,000 to his total. He finished one point shy of first place at Pendleton, OR. At the Justin Boots Championships in Omaha, NE last Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sundell placed eighth. “In 2011 Wade won more money in Omaha than any other participant there,” said his aunt Vickie Anderson of Ogden who was in Omaha watching her nephew compete. “The announcers would comment that Omaha is like The Wade Sundell Show with so many fans that travel there to watch him.” Sundell was unable to participate last year due to an injury. This past year he has placed first in over 12 rodeos. His most recent earnings will be added into the money for the world championship. He currently is sitting in seventh place. He ended 2012 fourth in the world. The National Finals Rodeo is Dec. 5-14. You can follow him by joining “Fans of Wade Sundell” on Facebook.

Sunday, Oct. 6, 12 to 4 p.m. The musical group “Dead Men Singing” returns to Oktoberfest this year. They, along with a polka band will provide music in the park this Sunday during Ogden’s fall celebration from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Scheduled events • 12 to 1 p.m.: The polka band performs at the band shell. • 1 p.m.: Crop Walk • 1:05 p.m.: Mickie’s Gotta Dance entertains. • 1:30 p.m.: Bubble Gum Blowing Contest (under the basketball hoop); and gunny sack races (north end of park across from Middle School). • 2 to 3 p.m.: “Dead Men Singing” take the stage. • Quilt Drawing (just prior to Spelling Bee). • 3 p.m.: Spelling Bee Those are just some of the many activities taking place Sunday. Other contests and games include: pumpkin painting, Coins in the Corn game, Duck Pond game, fire truck rides, hay rides, small cheerleading clinic, pony rides. Activities are still being added. Lunch and snacks How about a pork burger or hot dog lunch at the park? Other goodies being offered include pies, S’mores, popcorn and funnel cakes. Take home a tray of goodies from the bake sale. Craft fair Crafters will have their items on display throughout the park. Hill Top Greenhouses will be selling mums; the Boys Scouts, Christmas wreaths, and Tri-T, their tasty cheese balls.

Homecoming king and queen

Seeking public input for quiet zone proposal The City of Ogden announced today that there will be a public meeting to gather input for the Quiet Zone proposal for the City of Ogden. The meeting will be on Thursday, October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at Ogden City Hall. City Administrator Donovan Olson will lead the input session. Those persons interested in providing input about the proposal are

encouraged to attend. Input can be provided in person, in writing or by email. The input will be provided to the Ogden City Council as they discuss how to move forward on the proposal. For more information, contact Ogden City Hall at 275-2917 or cityofogden@netins.net.

QUEEN SYDNEY BISHOP AND KING COLTON BOGGESS Photo of Homecoming Court can be seen on page two.

Trash collected along river amounts to 2.31 tons A Crop Walk for Hunger Ogden will be walking to fight hunger here and around the world with a Crop Hunger Walk Sunday, Oct. 6 during Oktoberfest. The walk begins at 1 p.m. at the city park. Twenty-five percent of all donations will go to Ogden Food Pantry. To register as a walker, make a donation or for more information, contact Immanuel Lutheran Church (515-275-2164) or Community United Methodist Church (515-2754015). Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will match up to $400 of all funds raised.

The Dragoon River Romp had a perfect day Saturday, Sept. 21. Over 100 volunteers on land and water plus numerous support personnel from those helping with registration to Search and Rescue, Emergency Management, Landfill personnel, Woodward Academy students and Seven Oaks Recreation staff made for a memorable day. Volunteers collected a total of 2.31 tons - 1.5 ton of garbage, .5 ton of tires and .31 ton of recyclables. Last year 2.63 tons were collected. “The day started off a little chilly but the enthusiasm of the volunteers warmed us all,” said Lois Powers, Dragoon River Romp Coordinator. “There were a lot of new volunteers this year. From a show of hands, I would say this was the first time for approximately 70% of the volunteers.” Powers is thankful for the many donations from sponsors. “Items

like water, gloves and things needed to make our volunteer efforts easier are so appreciated.” R & W Power donated the use of two trucks so the land-based volunteers had a place to put items they picked up. Metal tires and at least one appliance were found along the river and its banks. Items from the usual cans and bottles to be springs, lots of tires and even a plastic pink flamingo were brought in. One landbased group found a bicentennial Pepsi can along the road. Another group said they could have entirely clothed a woman with the items they found. “I don’t think people who just drive along roads or float down the river really realize how much garbage is along the roadsides, boat ramps and alongside the river,” said Powers.

LEFT: Volunteers arrive by Seven Oaks Recreation buses and are ready to get into the canoes. -Photo provided


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