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Growing up with the gate open

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e wasn’t really a horse. He was a Welsh pony and an ornery one. I was only seven years old, my sister nine, when we looked up from outdoor play to see our dad coming down the driveway with an old pickup equipped with tall racks to haul home the pony he surprised us with.

Jumping up and down with sheer exuberance, we could hardly contain our excitement. Spike would be his name.

We lived in rural Moses Lake in the wide-open spaces where our imaginations could run with the gate wide open.

My sister and I had costumes and would trade off who got to be Dale Evans and who got to be Roy Rogers, pretending to save the world. What we had been missing was Roy’s famous horse, Trigger, and his wonder dog, Bullet. Until Spike arrived. Now, we were fully able to orchestrate the needed teamwork between horse, riders and a wire-hair terrier barking and nipping at our heels.

We spent hours a day learning the art of keeping a horse between us and the ground. We would ride double, because it was too hard to take turns. We became more than Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. We built jumps with rocks and boards and did our best to convince Spike to step over them, imagining we were polished equestrian jumpers. We would

shimmy up his neck and stand on his back, then slide off his back side, pretending to be circus entertainers.

In our minds Spike could do it all. In his mind he would, until he would not. When he decided it was time to stop with the day’s imaginations, he would turn towards his corral and with us or without us, kick into a full canter and make a straight shot for it. Done for the day. He was rewarded lavishly with a fresh apple and lots of hugs and snuggles.

Now, years and years later, I still smile when I see a horse. Though smaller than a real horse, Spike was larger than life to me. He was a teacher who taught me to hold on to what makes me happy. If it tries to buck you off, hold on even tighter. Better yet, he taught me it is not enough to know how to ride, one must know how to fall. And, it doesn’t matter how many times you fall...what matters is that you get back up, brush off the dirt, dry your eyes and try again. Dreams don’t work unless you do.

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The Moses Lake Roundup and the Grant County Fair is excited to announce that every Roundup ticket will include entrance to the Fair.

Each Demo Derby ticket and Moses Lake Roundup ticket purchased will include the same day admission to the Grant County Fair. The combo ticket will allow the community the ability to attend both the Fair and Roundup events at an affordable price.

You can purchase Rodeo/Fair ticket combo at www.moseslakeroundup.com at the fair office or the Rodeo’s Green Gate office near the arena.

Rodeo/Fair Combo tickets are $18 general admission - $6 ages 7-9 – 6 & under FREE Demo Derby/Fair Combo tickets are $18 general admission - $6 ages 9 & under.

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Chad Bushnell - Tuesday

Lions Ambition - Wednesday

Louie Foxx Bubble Picture Dr Solar Medicine Show

Predators of the Heart

Jessie Leigh - Tuesday

Lake City Blues - Thursday

Tangled Threads

Dime$tore Prophets - Friday

Rocklyn Road - Tuesday

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Lions Ambition Wednesday, August 18th 8:30pm Center Field Stage

The Seattle based Lions Ambition brings a one of a kind experience. The seven member team blends together: skilled lyricism, soulful vocals with innovative new melodies that entertain and captivate audiences. The unique sound has gained the band praise to be selected to open for national act, colleges, festivals, and awarded in multiple competitions.

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Tangled Threads Strolling act, Times vary The Tangled Threads are The Jarquin and Jen, a multi-talented duo from Portland, Oregon. Their high-low act that portrays a human doll marionette controlled by a nine foot tall steampunk wind-up man as well an unconventional musical duo comprised of a stiltwalking ukelele player, a multi-instrumental washboard playing rhythm section, and some sweet harmonies.

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Jessie Leigh Tuesday, August 15th at 8:30pm, Center Field Stage with Chad Bushnell After playing her first live county show in 2014, Jessie Leigh’s music career took off. Soon after her first solo show, she began forming her own band and started writing songs.

In her first year on the scene, Jessie Leigh opened for a number of national acts including Chris Janson, Kenny Chesney, Craig Campbell, Josh Gracin, and more. Jessie Leigh and her band also won the 2015 Battle of the Bands, played at the Oregon Jamboree, and began touring in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada. While off stage, she began working on her first album of all original songs available NOW! “I wake up every day feeling incredibly blessed that I get to make music and share it with the world!”

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Chad Bushnell Tuesday, August 15th at 8:30pm, Center Field Stage with Jessie Leigh Chad grew up singing the national anthem at numerous rodeos, football games and other events.

His parents have been the biggest supporters of his music and he thanks his little sister for keeping him grounded. He thanks God for all he has done for him. As he’s gotten older, he has been able to do a lot of things. He has performed at many fairs, political events, fundraisers, casinos, bars, church functions and convention centers. He has opened for big names in the industry including Scotty McCreery, Lee Brice, Tracy Lawrence, Neil McCoy, Billy Currington, Mark Wills, Josh Gracin, Mark Chesnutt, Jerrod Neimann, Tyler Farr, and has been back to Nashville to meet with Teddy Gentry from the Alabama Band. Chad has an album out titled “You Can Drive My Truck” that was produced by his lead guitar player Casey Doss. It is available at all his shows and most online music stores. He was a Top 10 finalist in the American Country Star contest in Nashville and won the Horizon award. He recently came out with his latest single “My Little Redneck Girl” and is working on a new album with Johnathan Frizzell from CMG Records in Nashville. He won the Best of the North State Band award in Northern California for 2015. He also enjoys team roping, hunting, fishing and spending time with his girlfriend, friends and family. He is a graduate of Chico State University with a degree in Business Administration. His biggest influences are Vince Gill, Dwight Yoakam, Merle Haggard, Alabama, George Strait, Alan Jackson and many others.

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Eric Haines

Daily at 2pm and 4:30pm Center Field Stage

Guitar-slinging comedian Eric Haines brings pure entertainment to the world of comedy, with an act that is part rock concert, part comedy show and part twisted, bizarre circus. His comedy songs have been featured on the Dr. Demento Radio program, and he was the winner of the Northwest Comedy Competition.

Whether it’s stand-up comedy, unforgettable characters, original music, a six foot unicycle routine or amazing variety acts, Eric Haines puts on a spectacular show that truly has something for everyone.

Rocklyn Road Tuesday, August 15th at 7pm Center Field Stage

Singer/songwriter, Rocklyn is also the band's fiddle player. A seasoned performer at the age of 16, she captivates all ages of music lovers. Rocklyn's music spans the 1940's to current day. Her personality will make you feel like family.

Skilled rhythm/bass guitarist, Gary Johnstad is the backbone of the band. His style enables his music to compliment and enhance Rocklyn's voice.

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Lake City Blues

Thursday, Aug 17th at 7pm, Center Field Stage

Formed in 2009, Lake City Blues provides it's audience with a gritty and powerful selection of blues music ranging from slow soulful ballads to hard driving boogie. Rick Serra hails from the San Francisco Bay Area where he formed "Rick Serra and the Blues Wave" in 1982. The Blues Wave was a main stay in the SF club scene for over two decades. Over the years we had the privilege of opening the shows of such legends as John Lee Hooker, Robert Cray, Tommy Castro, Albert Collins, Al Kooper, Pat Travers, Pete Escovido, Tower of Power, Roy Rodgers, Johnny Winters and many others. Tom Brimm on Bass spent close to 20 years with "Too Slim and the Taildraggers" entertaining audiences around the world. Justin Warren on Guitar brings it in a Big way. Playing for decades, performing at "House of Blues" from coast to coast, driving force behind "Moral Crux", Justin brings incredible energy to the show. We look forward to including you in the festivities. Hey, Hey, The Blues Is Alright

The Nash Brothers

Thursday, August 17th at 8:30 pm Center Field Stage

We were born and raised in The City of Roses, Portland, OR, but our hearts beat to the sounds of country life. It began by going on road trips, camping, and fishing with our family, listening and singing to country music classics. In 2012, the fire of country music was lit in us, we started playing every available moment of every day! From then on we had a dream; that was to be on stage in front of thousands of fans, who share the same love for country music that we do.

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Saturday, August 19th at 8:30 pm Center Field Stage

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aúl Nava (ARPA, VIOLIN) Y PRIMERA VOZ, nació en Coalcomán Michoacán.

Comenzó a tocar a los 9 años de edad. Raúl y su familia decidieron emigrar a los Estados Unidos.

Tuvo su primera agrupación a los 13 años llamado “Grupo De Arpa Grande”, en el cual tocaba música campirana. En el año de 1996 grabaron un disco con esta misma agrupación.

Ignacio Antonio Caldera “Tony” (BAJO QUINTO Y SEGUNDA VOZ) originario de Mexicali BC., emigro a los Estados Unidos a la edad de 14 años.

En el año de 1998, Raúl y Tony se conocieron en un restaurante donde cada uno tocaba en diferentes agrupaciones. Cada uno tocaba mesa

por mesa cobrando 3 canciones por $20. Ahí fue donde decidieron iniciar una nueva agrupación que hasta hoy en día conocemos como “LOS CANARIOS”.

Valentín Castillo (BATERIA), originario de Coalcomán, Michoacán. El también, como los demás integrantes emigro a los Estados Unidos a la edad de 8 años.

En el año 2000 Valentín comenzó a ser parte de Canarios.

Después, José Javier Barajas (BASS ELECTRICO) quien fue el que emigro a los Estados Unidos con tan solo 1 año de edad del

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Saturday, August 19th at 7pm Center Field Stage

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Ranchito Michoacán, también se hizo parte de Canarios en el año 2008.

Julio Cesar Serratos (TUBA), en el 2012 empezó con Canarios cuando tenía 18 años de edad.

Antonio Nava (PRIMERA VOZ Y BAJO QUINTO) quien es el más joven hasta ahora se integra a Canarios en el 2016. Uno de sus propósitos es atraer las nuevas generaciones con su voz y talento juvenil.

Los Canarios es una agrupación que da oportunidades de cambiar o complementar sus integrantes y nuevos talentos para seguir trasformando la música y complaciendo a sus fans.

ariachi Huenachi is nationally recognized Mariachi Music Program, That has been featured nationally on FOX ,ABC, NBC,PBS, Univision, Despierta America,Latina Magazine and on the CBS Evening News.This high school group has earned a reputation as the best high school mariachi in the State of Washington, performing annually at dozens of events and festivals in and out of state such as Seattle Seahawks Games,Seattle Sounders Games, Orcas Island, Washington State Fair, Portland State University, Montana State UniversityNorthern, University of Idaho and been invited multiple times to perform at the State Capitol for Governor Inslee. Mariachi Huenachi was featured on TVW, with their own half-hour documentary special.

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Tumbleweed Crossing Daily act

12pm - 12:25pm 3:30pm - 3:55pm 8:15pm - 8:40pm

The Dime$tore Prophet$ Friday, August 18th at 8:30pm Center Field Stage

Starting out in the clubs of Moses Lake, WA the Dime$tore Prophet$ have established themselves as an engaging creative unit. Coming together in early 2010, there was a blending of many different influences as well as a combining of many years of experience. This combination produced the acoustifunk/ indie rock sound that has become the trademark sound of the Dime$tore Prophet$.

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RYAN ‘ARCY’ CHRISTENSON K

nown for his paint splashed style of large scale mural art, Ryan ‘ARCY’ Christenson has been defining his skills for over a decade. In 2015, ARCY announced his North American live event mural tour, where he took his skills on the road, painting 8’ x 12’ specifically formulated event walls in front of thousands of onlookers in many of the largest

Street Artist at the red gate

cities across the nation. ARCY has worked for the likes of The Smithsonian Institute, America’s National Parks Service, and the Walt Disney Hometown Museum. As he travels the globe, ARCY continues to demonstrate his growing desire to leave his mark wherever he goes.

ARCY currently resides in his home state of Connecticut, USA

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Atlas Robotics Strolling around the fairgrounds

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ince 1984 Atlas Robotics has been building and providing life-size interactive robots for entertainment the world over.

We have entertained in London, Germany, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Canada, South America, and of course all across this beautiful land of ours in the US. We have performed for such notables as: Bill Gates, George Lucas, William Randolf Hearst III, California governor Pete Wilson, the Prince of UAE, as well as thousands and thousands of regular folk like you and me.

Children of all ages enjoy laughing and talking with our fun loving robots. We hope you do too. —Jules Bamberger About Jules orn in San Francisco, Jules Bamberger, a graduate of Sonoma State University, was invited to do his post graduation work in Mulheim Germany at Stabsabteilung Forschung und Entwicklung.

He apprenticed under the guidance of the famed eccentric, Professor Ingo Doering, PhD. Herr Doering died in a fierce laboratory explosion while experimenting with a new secret chemical process. To this day nobody really knows what he was doing.

Fortunately, Jules was not close enough to be injured.

As part of the original Silicon Valley phenomena, Jules developed Atlas Robotics and worked for now famous computer and Internet companies.

When not engaged with his robot work, Jules enjoys a rural lifestyle raising sheep, goats, chickens, dogs, and cats. He also tends a small vineyard and olive grove.

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Dr Solar

Daily at 1:30pm, 5pm and 7:30pm

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unique family-friendly entertainment experience based upon the traditional traveling medicine shows from the turn-ofthe-century, 1870- 1930, a major renaissance period in the theatre and arts in America. Watch for the good doctor out and about the grounds with the world’s first solar powered oddities museum, always a crowd pleaser.

Louie Foxx

Daily at 3pm - 3:45pm and 6pm - 6:45pm

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ouie Foxx is the consummate kid that never grew up and it’s evident as you watch him interact with audiences of all age. He is living his childhood dream of being a magician.

The Society of American Magicians voted Louie The Best Stage Magician and Best CloseUp Magician in Minnesota in 1996. He has also been featured twice in the prestigious Linking Ring magazine which is a magazine for the 13,000 members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians! Louie has also written several books about magic tricks for professional magicians, one of which has sold over 2,300 copies!

Louie is also a Two Time Guinness World Record Holder and has been on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, the nationally syndicated television show How ‘Bout That, Evening Magazine, New Day Northwest, Otra Movida TV in Spain, and in London’s Guardian Newspaper!

Louie is enjoying life as the rockstar dad. He now has a valid excuse to go to the zoo once a week and build forts out of the sofa cushions.

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Grant County Fair Aug 15-19, 2017

Tue: 2:00pm to 12:00am - Buddy Day SPECIAL (Buy 1 AB, Second one 1/2 price) Tuesday Only, Onsite AB Only

Wed - Fri: 2:00pm to 12:00am Armbands $32.00 Sat: 12:00pm to 12:00am Armbands $32.00 Individual Tickets: $1.25 Book of 24 Tickets for $24.00 (1.00ea) Rides Take 3-4 Tickets Per Person Per Ride ALL ARMBAND DAYS STOP SELLING 1-1/2 HOURS BEFORE SHUT OFF TIME. ARMBANDS ARE NONTRANSFERABLE & NONREFUNDABLE SOME ATTRACTIONS HAVE HEIGHT & OPEN TOE SHOE RESTRICTIONS AND SAFETY RULES

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wned and operated by Pat and Geraldine Davis, Davis Shows NW, Inc., is a family oriented traveling carnival. Pat’s parents, Mannie & Melba Davis opened Davis Amusement Company back in 1950 and passed on the family tradition of providing quality rides and games in a carnival atmosphere to their children.

At Davis Shows NW, we take great pride in providing safe family oriented rides, games, and quality food concessions throughout the season. As a traveling amusement company, we are able to offer our family friendly carnival experience at fair grounds, shopping centers, and other prime locations in the Pacific Northwest.

Every year from March through September we bring our show to multiple destinations all over Washington and Oregon. We also service some locations in Nevada and Idaho.

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MountainView Polaris • 507 East 3rd Avenue • Moses Lake Polaris is the world leader in powersports and off-road innovation, delivering the most complete line-up of customizable machines purpose-built for the way you ride.

Come in and see our selection and choose your ride.

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213 S Beech Street | P.O. Box 1098 Moses Lake, WA 98837 Office: 509.765.6869 Chuck Jr: 509.760.3789 | Jake: 509.398.6079 Fax: 509.765.1531

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Loadin’ Chute • • • • • • • •

Large tent with tables, chairs & live simulcast TV coverage.

Raised viewing platform with an up-close view of the arena and all the action. It has the best view of the video scoreboard, and now offers bleacher seating.

Full service bar, including spirits from Pendleton Whisky, Southern Spirits & Hood River Distributors, and Coors products from Odom Distributing.

Private concessionaire (Dickey’s BBQ) offers patrons an opportunity to order throughout the evening. Food vouchers can be purchased by companies wanting to host their employees & friends.

Security and wait staff. The wait staff is ideal for those on the platform not wanting to lose their spot.

Open until midnight each night.

Tickets are $35. Available online or at the green gate office.

175 max each night, so get your tickets now by contacting 509-760-2404. **Thursday is sold out**

*MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ATTEND*

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KWIQ Presents the Annual Moses Lake Demolition Derby August 16th. 2017 Races include UTV races, lap races, pass and out, and the infamous last car running demo derby grand finale.

The race is on RAIN or SHINE! • • •

Gates Open 3:30 PM Time Trials 6:30 PM Heat Races 7:30 PM

The Demo Derby has turned into a Moses Lake Phenomenon. The cars are sliding, spinning, rolling, and of course CRASHING. This event is guaranteed to provide hours entertainment for all ages.

All participants are required to register, sign the Demo Derby release form, and pay entrance fees prior to 5:00 PM on AUGUST 16th, 2017.

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Emma Gunderso 2017 Miss Moses Lake Roundup

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phrata, Washington is home to Emma Gunderson, where she lives with her parents, Jason and Jenny Gunderson and her sisters, Hannah and Ruby. Emma is a 2016 graduate of Ephrata High School. She is attending Big Bend Community College to obtain her Associates of Arts Degree and then plans transfer to Washington State University – Tri-Cities to study in the area of Viticulture and Enology.

Emma enjoys training and competing with her horse, Hank. She is an active member of the 4-H group, the White Trail Riders, where she has held many positions in office and participated in various community service projects. Most recently, Emma and the other members collected food for the local food bank. Emma just completed her third year competing at the State level in Puyallup.

When Emma is not working with her horse, you can find her employed as a barista at Brewed Bliss in Ephrata, or baling hay for a local farmer. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as her additional horse, Cisco.

Prior to graduating from high school, Emma was involved with the Ephrata High School Cheer Squad, ASB, Choir, the Smokiam WAHSET team, and National Honor Society. She also worked as a camp counselor at OMNY (Outreaching Ministry to Neighborhood Youth) for 4 summers, working with local children in the community.

Emma had the privilege of being crowned as the 2015 Miss Colorama Rodeo, traveling around the state representing the Ridge Riders and the Colorama Rodeo in Grand Coulee at other rodeos and parades. “It is such a fulfilling experience to be a representative of a rodeo in our area. I enjoy being a role model for the youth who look up to rodeo royalty and understand the importance of having a positive impact on my community.”

As a rodeo queen, the following quote resonated with Emma, “Remember the crown that sits upon your head sits there not as a symbol of royalty that might denote one who is to be served, but it sits there as a symbol of one who gives herself, voluntarily, for the benefit of those by whose name she is called.” -Unknown

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Moses Lake Roundup August 17, 18 & 19

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The Bullfighter’s job is keeping the Cowboys Safe...

Bullfighters: Rowdy Barry Ryan Wilson Danny Newman

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Keith Isley

Rodeo Entertainer S

ome of his comedy routines consist of Trick Roping, High Impact-Low Impact aerobic workout, various animal routines and Trick Riding. Acts such as these have made it possible for Keith to make rodeo entertainment a full-time career. His travels have taken him throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada.

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Serving the Community for 33 years

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omas Garcilazo, a native of Mexico City, was introduced at an early age to his family heritage and tradition of “La Charreria” which is a skill performed through the generations only by the Mexican Charro. Charros take extreme pride in their highly developed horsemanship and roping abilities. Tomas, a third generation Charro, has devoted his life to sharing Mexico’s National Sport La Charreria with the world.

A lifetime of preparation, performances and competition continue to require total self-discipline, patience and commitment by Tomas to training and mastering the artistry of La Charreria.

Incorporating a display of refined horsemanship while demonstrating maguey rope artistry in his performances bring audiences to their feet applauding in appreciation of his skills.

Tomas devotes

countless hours to his horses, who with their athletic ability and intelligence willingly execute maneuvers when asked by their friend. It is a rare and honorable experience to witness these partnership performances.

Tomas has performed throughout Europe, Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. He has appeared on Broadway in New York City and toured the U.S. with the Will Rogers Follies, an acclaimed 6 time Tony Award winning show. He was a featured performer for two years at Disney’s Wild West Show in Paris, France plus the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show touring Holland and Germany. Tomas has performed numerous times for Mexico’s Presidents along with guest performances at the U.S. White House and Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Tomas resides in southern California and continues to share his legacy with audiences at rodeos, stock shows, horse shows and equine events internationally. His awards are many including the PRCA 2007, 2012 and 2013 Specialty Act of the Year award at the Las Vegas National Rodeo Finals.

Tomas Garcilazo’s proficiency as a skilled horseman and rope artist defines him as one of the finest Charros presenting La Charreria today.

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Tough Enough to Wear

Pink

The Columbia Basin Rodeo Association is proud to partner up with the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation.

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hursday night’s rodeo is dedicated to “Tough Enough to Wear Pink”, a program about increasing awareness of breast cancer. Most PRCA rodeos including the National Finals in Las Vegas dedicate one night to this cause. We’re not Just “cowboys in pink shirts”. The Columbia Basin Rodeo Association committee is taking this program a step further to include a presentation to honor lost loved ones and celebrate those who have won their battle, and to raise money for the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation.

The release of 200 pink balloons is a tradition and a powerful memorial that brings out emotion

in even the toughest cowboys. We have chosen to support the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation in our community to help local cancer patients with financial burdens, counseling, support groups, medical advice and many other services. The Moses Lake Round-Up Rodeo will continue to support Thursday night’s “Tough Enough to Wear Pink”. We would like to thank the Columbia Basin community for coming to our rodeo and supporting this important cause. You can learn more about the history of “Tough Enough to Wear Pink”, at: http//toughenoughtowearpink.com.

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Mike Harris Tough Enough to Wear Pink Chairman Moses Lake Roundup presenting a check for $3,742 to Angel Kneedler from the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation

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Prize Money in each age group: First place $50 Second Place $35 Third place $25 Honorable Mention $10 Age groups: 10 & under 11-14 15-18 Adult

Grant County CattleWomen Sawhorse Cow Contest

We are now located by the 4-H building at the Grant County Fairgrounds!

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M B U U T S T T O i N n ATTENTION ALL MUTTON BUSTER PARENTS: • Kids must be under 60 lbs dressed.

• Ages 4-7 • Entry fee is $10 per contestant (to help purchase more safety equipment for the children) • Child gets in to the rodeo for free.

• We will need one parent/guardian per contestant only to accompany the child into the arena for the bustin’.

Mutton Bustin’ Pre Show announced by

Dale Roth

August 17, 18 &19th Show starts at 6:30pm, right before the Rodeo!

Trophy sponsor: “Cows R Us”

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Last Chute Gate (Beer Garden)

Open from 5pm to 2am every night.

Bleacher seating to watch the demo derby and rodeo performances. *Must be 21 or Older to Attend*

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Towing/Tractor repair

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Offering towing services and tractor repair at unbelievably low rates, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Farm Equipment • Hauling • Towing & Recovery • IH™ • Case™ John Deere™ • Ford™ • Massey™

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Half-Sun Travel Plaza The Travel Plaza, which is the first truck-stop type facility for the tribal cooperation, includes a 13,000 square foot c-store and over 20 pumps serving both pedestrian and truck traffic.

The truck stop features an internet equipped lounge complete with a gas fireplace, television and four washer-dryer sets; seven showers; a conference room; a sandwich shop; and fully stocked shelves and coolers, and delicious Champs ChickenŽ & the famous San Francisco Sourdough Eatery™

located off of Exit 176, I-90

at the intersection of Lakeshore and Wanapum drives, Moses Lake.

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Cowboys enjoy food and a place to rest during the Moses Lake Roundup at the

Cowboy Hospitality Tent Sponsored by Colville Fuels Half-Sun Travel Plaza

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he hospitality tent feeds rodeo contestant dinners Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights of the rodeo as well as breakfast Friday morning during slack.

It’s a two part collaboration: Volunteers from the Lake City Foursquare Church in Moses Lake,

led by Senior Pastor Dave Chandler provide all the services while funds are provided by the Moses Lake Roundup Association. Cowboys really appreciate a place to eat and relax with their families while they are here at the Moses Lake Roundup.

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Thank you to our generous community for making the 4th Annual Soroptimist Dinner Party a great success!

Event Donors

Personal Touch Lawn Care and Maintenance

Pat and Danielle Boss • Mel and Veronica Bradley Chera Anderson • Renee Ballinger • Scott and Trina Ent • Fran Hall Rocky and Janet Huber-Terry • Tony and Jennifer Webb Alan & Cheryl Coulter • Matt & Debbie Davis Dr. Sruti Sreerama • Roger & Eileen Martinez Chad & Carrie Nordberg • Brian & Kellie Hesse • Chris & Jessica Barker • Margaret Walz • Becky Thomas Pat & Heidi Meier • Reading Diva Book Club • Patty Laughery Don & Missy Pohjola • Don & Betsy Kersey • Paulette Williams

Dream It, Be It Program Partners

Residential and Commercial Weekly and monthly rates available Mowing /Trimming (shrubs/trees) Edging / Thatching (clean-up) / Aerating Sprinkler maintenance and repair Underground sprinkler system blow out (reserve your date now)

Pressure washing (homes) Fence installations wood and chain link Landscaping / And much more

Let us Manicure your lawn!

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Est.1970

A walk through the past...in Grant County’s Historical Museum, situated on 3½ acres, a complex of 38 buildings preserving the historical legacy of Grant County.

The Historical Village comes to life at

LIVING MUSEUM Saturday, June 10 PIONEER DAY Saturday, September 23

Open Saturday May 6 until Sept. 30 Guided tours are provided daily until 4pm Open daily 10am-5pm • Sunday 1pm-4pm CLOSED WEDNESDAY

Museum Gift Shop

h Grant County g HistoriCal MuseuM 742 BASIN NW, EPHRATA • 754-3334 PAID FOR BY GRANT COUNTY TOURISM

Quincy Business Association invites you to MARKET DAY, Saturday, July 29, 9:00 - 3:00 Downtown Quincy Crafts, produce, antiques, yard art, flea martket items!

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The Washington State Gourd Society

presents the fourth annual four days of gourd art classes July 20-23, 2017.

The classes will be held in the Armory at the Kittitas Valley Event Center in Ellensburg, WA. Classes will be available for beginner to expert and will posted on the WSGS web site the latter part of May. There will be half day and full day classes depending on the skill needed for the class.

When classes are posted you will be able to register on line at the web site. Become a member of the WSGS and you will receive advance notice of when the classes will be posted and a discount on any classes taken.

Membership information is available on the WSGS web site http://www.wagourdsociety.org/ membership/membership.htm.

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Sue Tebow

Photo by Roseanna Sales

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One Story At A Time

t's about people, all working their own way, in their own place, in the world of Agri-Culture. There is a comfort in being exposed to farm people.

Follow along as I share their conversations with you. If you listen, you will find that most of these people would trade nothing for the lessons learned – lessons that produce strength of character and solid foundations for generations to come. I hope you enjoy the daily glimpses into the lives of the people as much as I have getting to photograph them.

Sue Tebow 509.760.0503

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A visit from Katie Frank

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his beautiful expectant mother is Katie Frank, a Western Horseman journalist.

She came to visit me at my place and we enjoyed a comfortable conversation over a glass of ice tea. We talked about the hard working, passionate people of agri.CULTURE. I couldn’t have been more honored or thrilled to meet her and talk about our shared values of country living.

Katie will be writing an article on Agri.CULTURE to appear in an upcoming issue.

WH was awarded the prestigious Overall General Excellence Award at the American Horse Publications annual conference and awards ceremony.

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t’s a blessing to work for Western Horseman, a magazine that allows me to meet hardworking, passionate people in the stock horse industry and to share their stories with our subscribers. I walk away from every interview inspired and feeling like I’ve made a new friend. It’s exciting to think that my daughter, due in August, will be raised around the morals and traditions we’ve all worked so hard to keep alive. The Western culture is not dying out, it’s shifting generations, and it’s our job as equine journalists to adjust our stirrups, shorten our reins, and keep celebrating great horses and horsemen and -women."

Katie Frank, Journalist

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FREE STARCH ON YOUR JEANS! Bring your jeans in for cleaning and/or pressing and we will starch them for FREE. Dry Cleaning Alterations

Laundry Pressing Custom Sewing

530 W Valley Rd. Ste A, Moses Lake 509 766-7070

Pick Up / Delivery Locations Moses Lake: We pick and deliver to local businesses in Moses Lake

Ephrata: We pickup and deliver to Going Postal, 1105 Basin St SW, Ephrata, (509) 754-1314

Othello: We pickup and deliver to El Jasmin, 531 E Main St, Othello, (509) 488-5275

*second dish must be of equal or lesser value.

Not valid with any other offers or discounts.

507 E. Broadway, Moses Lake, WA (509)765-9975

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Sept. 1st - 2nd 2017

Stock Contractor - McMillian / Layton Announcer - Bob Garrett

7pm Pro West Rodeo - Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night Ranch Bronc Riding Competition Skagit Rein Riders Drill Team RRA Youth Drill Team - Second Annual

WPRA Barrel Race, 9am to 1pm Rodeo Queen Contest at 3pm Stick Horse Barrel Racing at 4pm in the Ampla Theater Pro West Rodeo starts at 7pm, Ranch Bronc Riding Competition 2017 Queen Crowning, Skagit Rein Riders Drill Team

RRA Youth Drill Team - Second Annual

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Cowboy Breakfast Come take part in this delicious tradition!

Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Juice & Coffee.

Prepared by Michael’s on the Lake Friday, Aug 11, 7am to 10am Sinkiuse Square, Downtown Moses Lake Entertainment by Dale Roth Productions PeeWee Stampede at 9am – Sponsored by Alberta Cannon Farmer’s Insurance

Little Miss Moses Lake Roundup Queen contest for girls and Dummy Roping & Bronc Riding on a stick horse for boys. Limit 10 entries per contest – Ages 9 and under (register at the event)

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Monday – Saturday 7am-9pm • Sunday 8am-8pm 221 W. Broadway • Moses Lake • 509.765.4177 • www.michaelsmarketandbistro.com

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We are accepting 2017 nominees for the Moses Lake Chamber

Ag Hall of Fame We would like to honor and recognize distinguished individuals that have made significant contributions to the agricultural industry and our community.

To nominate your farmer go to www.moseslake.com/halloffame Or stop by the Moses Lake Chamber’s office 324 S Pioneer Way • Moses Lake, WA 98837 • 509-765-7888 • www.moseslake.com • information@moseslake.com

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