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Greetings
from the ERHOF President Dear Ellensburg Rodeo Fans, The Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Association’s annual induction banquet and museum fundraiser art auction are fast approaching. We are following our successful “Boots,” “Hats,” “Steers,” “Drums,” and “Guitars” fundraisers with this year’s “Hides of Fame.” We are excited to have so many people involved in these campaigns aimed at establishing a permanent Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame museum to house the hundreds of artifacts donated to us. We especially thank our generous sponsors and the local art community for their participation. Since the 1997 formation of the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Association, our goal has been to preserve the traditions of the rodeo which has played such a big part in the life and history of our community. With the hard work of our board of directors, allied organizations, ERHOF members, and the community, we are getting closer to our goal of creating an Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame. The John Clymer Museum and Gallery, 416 N. Pearl, in downtown Ellensburg, now houses the valuable ERHOF archive and features recurrent displays, including our new show “That’s Entertainment!” in the Clymer’s McGiffin Room. As we near the 100th anniversary of the Ellensburg Rodeo, ERHOF will continue to work with the Clymer Museum, Ellensburg Rodeo Board, and other community groups to preserve the history and traditions of the Ellensburg Rodeo. For more information, please write care of ERHOF, 110 W.6th, PMB 374, Ellensburg, WA, 98926 or log onto www.ellensburgrodeohalloffame.com Sincerely yours,
Joel Smith, President // Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Association
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ERHOF Auction Art Through the Years 2017 Hides of Fame Becky Hollenbeck The Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Association (ERHOF) was founded in 1997 to preserve and celebrate the history and traditions of the Ellensburg Rodeo. Inductees are chosen only after careful research and consultation with local rodeo experts. ERHOF collects, preserves, stores, and displays hundreds of priceless Ellensburg Rodeo artifacts. ERHOF presently houses its 350-cubic feet collection at the Clymer Museum and Gallery in downtown Ellensburg. The Clymer hosts recurrent ERHOF exhibits in its McGiffin Room and a wall and window display. Hall of Fame artifacts are also on display at the Ellensburg Rodeo Board Headquarters in the Driver House on North Main Street and each rodeo weekend in the Ellensburg Rodeo’s Western Village. ERHOF helped create the Kittitas County Fairgrounds’ Heritage Center wall display. As the 100th anniversary of the Ellensburg Rodeo approaches, our goal is to create a year-round rodeo history museum in Ellensburg for all to enjoy. We are committed to the fundraising this will require. ERHOF will continue to work with the Clymer Museum, Ellensburg Rodeo Board, and allied community groups to preserve the history and traditions of the Ellensburg Rodeo.
2016 Guitars of Fame Diane Huckabay 2015 Drums of Fame Bill Amo & Debby Desoer 2014 Steers of Fame Terri Schaake 2013 Hats of Fame Cheryl Brown 2012 Boots of Fame Tami Lenz
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preserving rodeo history The Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Association (ERHOF) Board is working with our members, allied organizations, and the community to found a permanent Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame museum of rodeo history, open to community members on a year-round basis. Towards this end, ERHOF has collected hundreds of photographs, posters, jewelry, prize buckles, programs, costumes, saddles, films, programs and many other historical artifacts from the Ellensburg Rodeo donated by local and national competitors, participants, volunteers, and their families. The John Clymer Museum and Gallery, 416 N. Pearl, in downtown Ellensburg, is the site of many ERHOF activities. In December, ERHOF Board members moved our valuable 350-cubic foot collection of historic rodeo records, publications, artifacts from the Bledsoe-Washington Regional Archive (CWU) into a new archive in the Clymer
Museum’s upstairs. On July 7, ERHOF launched a three-month show in the Clymer’s McGiffin Room. “That’s Entertainment! Ellensburg Rodeo Specialty Acts” features rodeo trick riders and ropers, specialty acts, announcers, musicians, and clowns. Nip Tucker, ERHOF museum committee chair, states “Our supporters want us to display our wonderful collection, and we plan to mount regular shows at the Clymer.” In addition to the McGiffin Room, ERHOF has displays in the Clymer’s north window, and there is a large wall display and cabinet section featuring rotating exhibits and John and Doris Clymer’s ranch and rodeo connections. The Ellensburg Hall of Fame also displays artifacts at the Ellensburg Rodeo Board Headquarters in the Driver House on North Main Street and the Ellensburg Rodeo’s Western Village rodeo weekend headquarters. ERHOF helped mount the Kittitas County Fair’s Heritage Center wall display and plans are in the works for a wall display at the Fa ir g r ound s’ restored armory building.
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Notables
people of the ERHOF Past Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Inductees • Dan & Judy Ackley • Eddy Akridge • Joe Alexander • Guy Allen • Stuart Anderson • Anderson Family • Harry Anderson • Allen Bach • Katherine Wyss Bach • Badger Mountain • Maude Barnett • Schaller Bennet • Beard Rodeo Company
• Calgary Stampede Ranch
• Dick Griffith
• Bill McMacken
• Vern Castro
• Miles Hare
• McManamy Family
• Rodeo Royalty • Charles Sampson
• H- Devere Helfrich
• Larry Mahan
• Scamper
• Nell Henderson
• Mickey
• Schnebly Family
• Homegrown
• Gene Miles
• Lee Scott
• Charmayne James and Scamper
• Minor Family
• Jim Shoulders
• John W. Jones, Jr.
• Montie Montana
• Jan Smith
• Morrison Family
• Spirit of the Trail
• Bud Munroe
• Spring Fling
• Nason/Aronica Family
• Kenny Stanton
• Neck Lace
• Bob Swaim
• Dean Oliver
• Thomas Family
• Ought
• Casey Tibbs
• Fred Palmiero
• Tornado
• Harry Charters • Christensen Brothers Rodeo Company • Cooke Family • Jimmy Cooper • Deb Copenhaver • Clint Corey • Leonard Davis • Driver Family • Ellensburg Rodeo Posse
• Joe Beaver
• Ellensburg Rodeo Royalty
• Bernice Blair Dossey Bolen
• Ellensburg Rodeo Wranglerettes
• Bernard-Moomaw Rodeo Stock Company
• Allen Faltus
• Big Bend/Flying Five Rodeo Company
• Tom Ferguson
• Bosque Boy • Everett Bowman • Buff Brady Jr. • Trevor Brazile • Frank Bryant
• Ferguson Family • Fitterer Family • John P. Foster • Foxy Coke • Gage Family • Phil Gardenhire • Grated Coconut
• Cliff Kaynor • Smokey Kayser • Joe Kelsey Stock Company • Loyd Ketchum • King County Posse • Kittitas County Calf Roping Club
• Buz Peth
• Harry Vold
• Harry Knight
• Wick Peth
• Red & Rose Wall
• Pete Knight
• H.E. ‘Doc’ Pfenning
• Warpaint
• Rod Lyman
• Posse
• Widow Maker
• Butch Lehmkuhler
• George Prescott
• Frank Wood
• Bill Linderman
• Red One
• Marty Wood
• John Ludtka
• Gary Rempel
• Larry Wyatt
• Ken MacRae
• Scott Repp
• Yakama Indian Nation
• Bill McKay
• Lou Richards
• McKewen Family
• Rodeo Grandmas of Ellensburg, Washington
• Kenny McLean
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Annual (Sustaining) Members of ERHOF
Steve Alder Anderson Hay and Grain Arlein Anderson Sara Lee Anderson-O’Conner Mike Allen Family Don and Ann Bucklin Marla Bernth Sandy Bryan Robert Burkheimer Family Cashmere Valley Bank Sherry Chamberlain Joe and Roylene Crawford Family Ron Crawford Paul Crites Mina Culbertson Mary Ann Culbertson-Bonnie Douglas Dicken Linda Dozier Doug and Val Driver Mr. and Mrs. Scott Driver and Family Ellensburg Rodeo Board of Directors Allen and Jan Faltus Barbara and John P. Foster Patricia Galloway Family Steve Gordon
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Mia Merendino Chuck and Teresa Monroe Family Dick and Lee Mundy Family Joe Powell Joel & Marie Smith Family Dave Standish Nip Tucker Jack and Monica Wallace Family Keith Winter
ERHOF Association Board Directors Mike Allen Jim Gibbons Mary Gordon Donna Hougnon Bob Kelley Kent Lester Ken MacRae Edna Madsen
Mia Merendino Zora Peterson Joe Powell Teri Phillip Joel Smith Marie Smith Nip Tucker Keith Winter
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Families and Friends of ERHOF Inductees Past ERHOF Inductees Ellensburg Rodeo Board Directors and Past Directors
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Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame 21 st Annual Induction Banquet
2017 Inductees
Participant: John Payne, the “One Arm Bandit” Pioneer Rodeo Family: The Smith Family MASTER OF CEREMONIES Justin McKee
PRESENTERS Rick Cole Mac Bledsoe
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2017 ERHOF Inductees
John Payne, the “One Arm Bandit” For the last thirty years, Oklahoman John Payne has performed one of the most entertaining and sought-after acts in pro rodeo. An accomplished rider and animal trainer, Payne has been chosen as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s “Specialty Act of the Year” twelve times. He is billed as the “One Arm Bandit” because he lost his right arm while working at a
The “One Armed Bandit” John Payne was last in Ellensburg to perform at the Ellensburg Rodeo and annual Ellensburg Rodeo Parade in 2011. Photos by Brian Myrick / Daily Record
construction site when 7200 volts of electricity went through his body for ten seconds; he was medically dead for five minutes. Payne’s riding and animal act has evolved over the years. It now consists of him riding a mule named Moe while herding buffalo or Watusi long-horned cattle around the arena and up onto the top of his stock trailer while
he cracks a bullwhip with his left arm. Payne has called buffalo “the meanest critter in North America” and said that the “buffalo tried to kill me almost every day for two years, and they’ve hooked me off the top of the trailer, twice, horse and all.” The “One Arm Bandit” brings to the rodeo and Ellensburg a touch of the Wild West Shows that characterized our earliest rodeos. His act requires extraordinary training, horsemanship, and courage.
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The Smith Family The Smith family has served the Ellensburg Rodeo for nearly 100 years in a remarkable number of roles. Throughout the 1920s and ‘30s rodeos, Laurel Burchard Smith Sr. served as an usher and ticket taker, beginning a volunteer tradition carried on by his son James Robert “Jimmie” Smith. Jimmie, whose wife Jean Johnson Smith was descended from nineteenth century Kittitas Valley ranchers, directed the popular Ellensburg Rodeo “Cowboy Band” from 1934-43 and led them in the parade and at each rodeo performance. Jimmie also served as an official event timer, Ellensburg Rodeo Board member, and grounds volunteer from the late 1940s through the 60s.
Jimmie and Jean’s son Joel and his wife Marie continued the Smith family’s involvement in the rodeo; so too did Jimmie & Jean’s daughter Laurel Jean (Laurie). Joel served on the Rodeo Board from 1981-2007, coordinating grounds maintenance, the parade, and sound systems; he introduced and produced the rodeo country music concert series and Saturday night bull-riding events. In 2007, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association honored Joel with their most prestigious award for local volunteers, naming him “Justin Committeeman of the Year.” One of the founders of the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Association, Joel now
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serves as ERHOF President. Marie Smith spearheads ERHOF’s art auction fundraiser efforts and for nearly four decades has been an instrumental partner in Joel’s many rodeo duties, including the country music concert series. Laurie and husband Andy Erickson are longtime Gold Buckle Club members, and Laurie has served the Ellensburg Rodeo’s “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” campaign to highlight awareness of and support for cancer research. Left to Right: Joel Smith, Jean Smith, Jimmie Smith and Laurie Smith Erickson. Photo contributed
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“Hides of Fame” Museum Fund Auction AUCTIONEER Paul Newman
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Notables
Hides of Fame Event Hides of Fame Event Sponsors CWU Foundation (People’s Choice Awards) Fitterer’s Furniture (Meet & Greet Host) Ellensburg Daily Record (Banquet and Auction Program)
Clymer Museum (Unveiling & Judging Host) Old Mill Country Store (Juried Artist Awards)
Event Contributors
Event Committee
Joann Wise (Auction Supervisor & Treasurer) Paul Newman (Auctioneer) Justin McKee (Banquet Master of Ceremonies) George Bender (Event Refreshments) Super One (Event Food) Rob Fraser (Hides Photographer) ERHOF Board of Directors
Marie Smith Teri Phillip Joel Smith Mia Merendino Bob Kelley Donna Hougnon
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ARTIST Edna Bjorge / SPONSOR Fitterer’s Furniture ARTIST Austin Smith / SPONSOR Laurie & Andy Erickson ARTIST Samantha Robbins / SPONSOR Anderson Hay & Grain ARTIST Cheryl Brown / SPONSOR Don & Ann Bucklin ARTIST Pennie Hammer / SPONSOR Ellensburg Rodeo ARTIST Becky Hollenbeck / SPONSOR Sonja & Ron Mitchell ARTIST Patti Erikson / SPONSOR Spirit Therapeutic Riding - Bill & Teri Phillip ARTIST Lynne McCowin / SPONSOR Zora Peterson for Ken Peterson ARTIST Debby Desoer / SPONSOR Allen Faltus ARTIST Barbara Baumgartner / SPONSOR Trish & Brad Buswell and Bill and Mary Seubert ARTIST Kenneth Hurley / SPONSOR Kelleher Motor Company ARTIST Richard Dalton, III / SPONSOR Claudia & Roger Weaver ARTIST Susan Waddle / SPONSOR Advantage Dirt ARTIST Jason Clifton / SPONSOR Brian & Emily Stickney ARTIST John Schmidt / SPONSOR Brady & Leah Erickson ARTIST John Brotherton / SPONSOR Frank & Ann Reed ARTIST Karen Johnson / SPONSOR Joe & Roylene Crawford ARTIST Amanda Hanson / SPONSOR Clifton, Larson, Allen (Ralph Conner) ARTIST Holly Heflen / SPONSOR Ellensburg Tire ARTIST Betty Severin / SPONSOR Cashmere Valley Bank & Mitchell, Reed, Schmitten, ARTIST Diane Huckabay / SPONSOR CWU Foundation ARTIST Jeannie Johnson / SPONSOR Ken MacRae ARTIST Larry Allphin / SPONSOR Grebb, Johnson, Reed & Wachsmith ARTIST Julie Baugher / SPONSOR Yakima Federal Savings & Loan
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BECKY HOLLENBECK Sponsor: Sonja & Ron Mitchell Becky became interested in art as soon as she picked up her first crayon. Her favorite form of art is painting with watercolors and acrylics. She has painted on canvas, yapo, all sizes of gourds plus many walls. She has murals at the Saloon at the Western Village and Behind the Chutes at the Ellensburg Rodeo grounds. In 2008 she was the poster artist for Jazz in the Valley and has participated in Paint Ellensburg at Gallery One in Ellensburg every year. Becky has lived in Ellensburg all her life and continues to develop her talent as an artist and cook. She loves music and gardening and has been a great supporter of Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame fundraisers by donating her art every year.
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BETTY SEVERIN Sponsor: Cashmere Valley Bank & Mitchell, Reed, Schmitten Betty Severin was born and raised in Ellensburg and lives on a parcel of the Denmark Road farm land that her ancestors farmed. Betty has contributed her artwork to several ERHOF fundraisers. She calls this year’s work “Hell-Bent for Leather,” and notes, “A dark horse going hellbent for leather. Carved in a vegetable tanned cow hide with dimensional affects. Colorized with watercolor paints and finished with a leather antique finish. The plastic backing behind the image is used to keep the fillers for the 3D affect in place. The hide was not trimmed or framed to allow the owner options for their personal creative vision for use. Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame
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KAREN JOHNSON Sponsor: Joe & Roylene Crawford Karen was a college professor for 25 years, teaching English, literature, and creative writing, and all the while the joy of art was a refreshing escape for her soul. Where she could, Karen pulled in music and art to feed her passions. She paints because of the wonder of it, developing skills to try and capture the beauty in everyday life. After making her way to see the Ellensburg Rodeo for over 20 years and experience its spirit and the cowboy way of life, she has moved to the Kittitas Valley and devotes her energy to the world of art she has always loved.
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JOHN SCHMIDT Sponsor: Brady & Leah Erickson John is now 14 years-old and has volunteered as an ERHOF artist for 3 years. He has always had a keen interest in nature and been an avid investigator of outdoor environment. John took on the challenge of a new medium with oil paints and eagerly engaged in painting this hide for 2 sixhour sessions. As he finished and was leaving for summer salmon fishing in Sitka, Alaska, he said “that was the most exciting work yet and I love oils and the painting process.” His art teacher Carolyn Johnson has been a wonderful supporter as young John has contributed to his community while advancing his special talent. 2017 “Hides of Fame” Program
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LARRY ALLPHIN Sponsor: Grebb, Johnson, Reed & Wachsmith Larry has supported the Hall of Fame Fundraiser since it began 6 years ago. He is a published cartoonist and graphic artist who has lived in the Kittitas Valley for 38 years. His work can be seen on the sides of buildings or in the flames on hot rod cars and trucks. He enjoys collecting and restoring old toy cars and trucks from the last century. Larry hopes you will like the hide he has brought to the auction this year.
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JEANNIE JOHNSON Sponsor: Ken MacRae Jeannie is primarily self-taught, but has taken many classes over the years. Since 1983, her passion for oils has developed into teaching others, including weeklong camps for kids. She paints each week with ColorWorks, a group of fellow artists, and is developing a series called “The Heavens Declare� based on Psalm 19 and Hubble Station photos. Her work has been shown and sold in galleries across the US. Her art was chosen for the Kittitas County Fair posters in 2011, 2012, and 2016, and most of her original paintings are available as reproductions and cards. Jeannie lives in Ellensburg with her husband Frank, the pastor of Chestnut Street Baptist Church, and has 3 children and 10 grandchildren. You can reach her @www.jeannieraejohnson.com. Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame
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PENNIE HAMMER Sponsor: Ellensburg Rodeo This is Pennie’s 5th year of producing beautiful works of art for the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame. She has won many awards, including the “Top Drum” in 2015 for her depiction of an Indian encampment in the Kittitas Valley. Pennie says, “No one should be denied the joy of art. I love to teach and share the talents God gave me.” Her hide painting comes from an original photograph of the first rodeo grounds in Ellensburg and is enhanced with her depiction of significant people and events that took place to form the deeply rooted traditions we have today. Pennie is a blessing to all who learn from her giving nature, as she continues to do all she can for the betterment of our community.
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DIANE HUCKABAY Sponsor: CWU Foundation Diane Huckabay has been a participating artist in the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame fundraising auctions for six years. Each time, she has consulted with her community of experts for help in addressing the challenges in accomplishing the end result we find on the stage at the annual banquet. The surface of the hide this year was very responsive to every change contemplated, planned or attempted – and was especially reactive to those actions executed. The piece is designed as a wall hanging, essentially retaining the shape of the object presented to the artists. Her goal to construct a wearable vest with minimal alteration achieved the resulting image with the neckline becoming the collar. Thanks go to all. May its presence commemorate life and this significant event.
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EDNA BJORGE Sponsor: Fitterer’s Furniture Edna has drawn all her life. At age 5, she drew her first mural on her parent’s bedroom wall using her father’s oil paints, tempting her from his tabouret. She did know enough not to paint on the portrait on the easel. Mom was horrified, but Dad went out and bought her art supplies. Focusing on calligraphy, pottery, and printmaking in art school, she continued to draw and paint. Moving into watercolors and oils, she discovered pastels; it was love at first sight. Finding pastels instrumental in portraying light, color, and atmosphere in nature, she freely expresses the intimacy and drama of the moment to record the actuality, essence, and spirit of a location. Through her paintings, she seeks to share the sense of wonder and mystery in the natural world.
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PATTI ERIKSON Sponsor: Spirit Therapeutic Riding Bill & Teri Phillip Patti is a CWU graduate and horse trainer who has previously created art for ERHOF fundraisers. Patti’s Hall of Fame art this year is called “Rodeo Queens,” honoring the mares of the rodeo. Despite all the miles they must travel, all the new places, the stress, and competing to the best of their ability, these mares have the willingness to still give it their all. Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame
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SAMANTHA JO ROBBINS Sponsor: Anderson Hay & Grain Photographer Samantha Jo Robbins started drawing at a very early age. Just like rodeo, art has always been a part of her life. Her love for the western lifestyle can be seen throughout many of her works. Samantha started rodeoing at the age of 3 in the great Ellensburg Rodeo arena. So, she jumped at the opportunity to help preserve the history of this fine rodeo. Samantha’s hide was created to look like an antique rodeo poster. The bronc rider is from an actual image of Harley May at the Ellensburg Rodeo in 1964. For more information about Samantha Robbins and her work visit www.samiejophoto.net.
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CHERYL BROWN Sponsor: Don & Ann Bucklin This is Cheryl Brown’s 5th year creating a piece to be auctioned for ERHOF. Cheryl moved to Ellensburg from Ridgefield, WA in 2003 to study graphic design at CWU and compete on the college rodeo team. An avid rodeo fan and competitor since childhood, she is currently a member of the local roping and barrel racing clubs and has carried sponsor flags in the Ellensburg Rodeo many times. She won the 2010 Ellensburg Rodeo breakaway roping title and coaches queen candidates for the Royal Court. For her artwork, she enjoys working with multiple mediums including wood, canvas and bone. Cheryl won ERHOF awards for her 2013 Hat and 2014 Steer Head, and her 2016 painted guitar garnered $1950, helping the ERHOF move closer to its goal. Her 2017 hide entry honors the cowboy, the western way of life, and the Ellensburg Rodeo by combining multiple creative techniques that Cheryl loves to infuse in each of her art pieces.
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BARBARA BAUMGARTNER Sponsor: Trish & Brad Buswell and Bill and Mary Seubert I am a self-taught artist and enjoy many forms of art,” writes Barbara Baumgartner. “While painting with oils is my true ambition, I love to experiment, and enjoy spending creative time in my small studio. This is my fourth year of creating a piece for the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame. Each piece has been a challenge, but I enjoyed every minute I spent creating them. I hope that the Hall of Fame will soon reach the goal of a museum of Ellensburg rodeo history to display their beautiful and significant artifacts.
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JULIE BAUGHER Sponsor: Yakima Federal Savings & Loan Julie’s love of working with leather began over 35 years ago at Spokane Falls Community College. After graduating with an AA in saddle-making, she began her career in Laramie, Wyoming. In 1993, Julie moved to Kittitas Valley to open Ellensburg Saddle Company. She has sponsored and made many prize saddles for the Ellensburg Rodeo since 1994. Julie also creates the Royal Court chaps every year, which she considers an honor and a privilege. Her beautiful work has been worn every year by Miss Rodeo America. Now the sole proprietor of Julie Baugher Leather Design, and earning the title of master craftsman, she is also offering all levels of leather craft design. Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame
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HOLLY HEFLEN Sponsor: Ellensburg Tire Holly has studied in the CWU sculpture department, returning to school after building several intricate doll houses. She currently lives in Roslyn and has enjoyed the Kittitas County lifestyle for over 25 years. Her 2 daughters are an inspiration to her. Holly has enthusiastically submitted wonderful art to the ERHOF fundraisers for 5 years and really loves using her techniques to honor the Ellensburg Rodeo. She also enjoys cooperating with other artists and meeting the community through this project and all the other shows she has done.
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DEBBY DESOER Sponsor: Allen Faltus Debby thanks the Rodeo Hall of Fame organization for allowing her to be part of this fundraising project. This has been an opportunity to give back to her home town and, at the same time, the artwork has helped her grow as a craftsperson. She especially remembers ushering at the Ellensburg Rodeo in high school, a dollar a day, under the tutelage of Marsh Ericson. Debby’s background in leatherwork dates to the early 1970’s, making leather garments and footwear first at Captain America Leather in Ellensburg, and continuing through the early 90’s in Cle Elum and Colville. Her doll’s outfit was inspired by the Yakama Wing Dress design. The moccasins are miniature examples of Salish tribe footwear, and the beadwork follows Woodland Indian floral design traditions.
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SUSAN WADDLE Sponsor: Advantage Dirt Susan is a five-time participant in the Hall of Fame fundraisers and is a shining example of a person who puts her community in the forefront. She is an Ellensburg High School graduate and has volunteered extensively with Alley Cat Artists and Habitat for Humanity. She has a degree in animation, art, and art education and is a former high school art teacher. Susan has also worked as a freelance animator in California.
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JASON CLIFTON Sponsor: Brian & Emily Stickney Jason Clifton is a life-long artist. He spent 3 1/2 years as artist-in-residence at Relax Studio USA under Robert Fusfield. Clifton in his twenties managed several skateboard shops and has recorded and performed Hip Hop music. Originally from southern California, Clifton brought with him his love for fresh style and the progressive thinking of the graffiti street culture. He has been learning to blend aspects of contemporary street art and pop art into a fresh new form of fine art where classical meets post-modern. Jason’s work has been displayed in and around the Kittitas valley at Gallery One, the Loft Gallery, and the First Friday Art Walk; he has also displayed at the Larson Gallery in Yakima and Columbia City Seattle. His growing number of murals at local businesses includes Maximus Gym and Club 301.
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RICHARD DALTON, III Sponsor: Claudia & Roger Weaver Richard Dalton, III was born in Seattle and raised in Hoonah, Alaska. He is of Tlingit and Navajo ancestry. Dalton attributes his growth as an artist from being raised in Hoonah where he learned the traditional ways, culture, heritage and art of his Tlingit ancestors. When immersing himself in creating native artwork, he emphasizes knowing one’s heritage, culture, and the significant meaning symbols bring to the artwork. When this knowledge is present, it brings honor and truth to the heritage and helps educate others about Tlingit art and culture. This design depicts a story when Raven brought the Sun, Moon and Stars to the Tlingit people. Raven, a known trickster, managed to trick a chief who had long-held the Sun, Moon & Stars captive in bentwood boxes. Dalton is honored to be a part of this year’s ERHOF fundraiser. He has lived in the Kittitas Valley for 10 years, is an active member of the Kittitas Valley Search & Rescue team, and enjoys the beauty and adventures the valley offers.
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AUSTIN SMITH Sponsor: Laurie & Andy Erickson Austin is a multimedia artist who studied at CWU and Santa Fe, New Mexico. His artwork can be seen in public spaces across Washington state and in private collections. Austin has recently installed his second public sculptural art near the Seattle Center. A descendant of nineteenth century Kittitas Valley ranchers, Austin is actively engaged in our community and its downtown core and is one of the founding artists of the ERHOF museum fundraiser. His piece “Refuge” is dedicated to his grandfather Jimmie Smith. 2017 “Hides of Fame” Program
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KENNETH J. HURLEY Sponsor: Kelleher Motor Company Internationally acclaimed western and wildlife artist Kenneth J. Hurley lives in rural Pacific County, Washington. He was born on the Blackfoot Indian Reservation in Idaho and began riding horses the same time he began walking. The fifth of 10 children, he also drew and colored on any paper he could find at the big family table. Ken won the Washington State Horseman-Of-The-Year award 8 times and has earned many other equestrian awards. Since he began selling his art in 1980, he has won many art awards and is respected for his volunteer work and involvement in the western Washington community of Raymond and the surrounding area. Known as “The Buffalo Man” by art patrons far and wide, Ken’s “Buffalo Art Studio” is open to the public at 31 Smith Creek Road, Raymond, WA 98577. He is on Facebook at “Western and Wildlife Artist, Kenneth J. Hurley.”
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AMANDA HANSON Sponsor: Clifton, Larson, Allen (Ralph Conner) Amanda Hanson graduated from CWU in 2013 with a BFA in Drawing and Painting. Since graduating, she has been living and working in Centralia Washington with her husband Daniel. She works from home as a freelance illustrator and wool fiber artist. Her artwork is inspired by animals and plants found around the Northwest. Amanda teaches both watercolor and needle felting classes to students of all ages around Lewis County. Her work can be found for sale at Bead Opus in Centralia and on her Facebook page www.facebook.com/AmandaHilluatrations Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame
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LYNNE M C COWIN Sponsor: Zora Peterson for Ken Peterson Born and raised in Seattle, Lynne has spent the majority of her life painting in Ellensburg and other parts of Washington State. For the 2017 Hides of Fame fundraiser she combined sign making, advertising, and fine art techniques to highlight some of the people inducted into the Hall of Fame. These are just a few of of people who have made the Ellensburg Rodeo a local and Nationally known tradition. For more information lynnemccowin@hotmail.com
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JOHN BROTHERTON Sponsor: Frank & Ann Reed Born and raised in Ellensburg, John rode in the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Posse and has many fond memories of the rodeo and fair. John returned to Ellensburg after working 30 years as an interior designer and color consultant. He is now a member of the team at Fitterer’s Furniture. John is a board member for Jazz in the Valley and serves on the board of directors at Merit Resources. He is honored to be a part of the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame fundraiser. 2017 “Hides of Fame” Program
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Auction Rules
Conditions of the auction
The property described in this catalog will be offered and sold at auction by the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame hereinafter known as ERHOF upon the following conditions: 1. ERHOF and Auctioneer assume no risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity of the authorship of any property identified in this catalog (that is, the identity of the creator, of the period, culture, source or origin with the creation of any property as identified herein). 2. ERHOF reserves the right to withdraw any property at any time before the actual sale. 3. All property is sold “as is” and neither the Auctioneer nor the ERHOF make any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and no statement in the catalog or statement made at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation. 4. Unless otherwise announced by the Auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the printed catalog.
8. If the Auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, he many reject the same and withdraw the article from sale; and if, having acknowledged an opening bid, he decides that any advance thereafter is not of sufficient amount, he may reject the advance. 9. Successful bidders will report to the Cashier’s Desk to pay for their purchases with cash, check, Visa or MasterCard. Checks shall be made payable to ERHOF or Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame. 10. All sales are final. There shall be no exchanges or refunds on items. 11. Items shall be removed only upon presentation of a paid receipt. 12. All shipping costs (for shipment other than pickup) are the responsibility of the buyer.
5. Sealed bids can be accepted with prior arrangement. 6. Each bidder will register and receive a bidding number. Each bidder will use his or her own number. Subject to these conditions, the highest bidder for each lot whose bid is accepted shall be the purchaser; but the Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse any bid without cause or to withdraw any lot before the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder who thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility thereof, will sign the Buyer’s Agreement which will be brought to him/her (one copy to be retained by buyer) and will pay purchase price thereof or such as is required. 7. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the Auctioneer shall have sole and final decision either to determine the successful bidder or re-offer the article in dispute.
EMAIL BIDS All email bids must be received prior to Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Please email your name, mailing address, phone, the Hide you would like to bid on and your maximum bid amount to Mia Merendino at dingach@yahoo.com. She will confirm receipt of your bid within 24 hours. We will also need to know your payment method and date you can pick up the Hide. Maximum bids are confidential bid amounts which you authorize Mia to bid incrementally on your behalf. If you have further question before placing a bid, please contact her directly.
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Details & Information
how to support the ERHOF
HOW TO MAKE AN ERHOF NOMINATION ERHOF welcomes nominations of living or deceased national rodeo competitors, local competitors, participants, volunteers, animals, and pioneer rodeo families that have played a significant role in the history of Ellensburg Rodeo. Current members of ERHOF are eligible to make a nomination in writing, citing specific examples of accomplishments to support their choice. Each Spring, the ERHOF Board of Directors selects no less than one new inductee the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame. Mail the nomination letter to c/o ERHOF, Induction Committee 110 W. 6th., PMB 374 Ellensburg, WA 98926
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Those wishing to support the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Association can join at the induction banquet, or write to ERHOF 110 W. 6th, PMB 374 Ellensburg, WA 98926 Or log onto www.ellensburgrodeohalloffame.com and click on “Membership”
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