The Paris Independent
October 16, 2021
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Continued from page 8 The Bulls & Bikes show, like many other organizations, businesses, and charities, took a major hit because of COVID-19. With no inperson events for 18 months, the charity lost 45% of its income in 2020 compared to figures from 2019. However, with just as many children diagnosed with cancer, they had to pivot their business model and come up with alternate ways to raise money. To recover, they relied heavily on online raffles: 50/50 and Catch the Ace. If you’re interested in volunteering to help a child smile, find out more by visiting https://helpachildsmile.com or email volunteer@helpachildsmile.com
Stunt riders Christian Martinez, Spencer Holmes and Steel Cutter mesmerized the crowd at the Paris Fairgrounds on October 10 with a thrilling performance of sky-high jumps and tricks.
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A cowboy (name unknown) made his debut performance in professional Bronc Riding last Saturday in Paris. He held on for 8 seconds for a qualified ride that earned him 70 points
