Colorama 2017

Colorama ’17 • Carnival • Inflatables • Parade • Rodeo • Color Run • Vendors • Beer Garden • Button Drawing A Supplement to The Star Newspaper May 10, 2017

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The chamber of commerce expects about 60 entries to this year’s Colorama Parade, up from 48 last year, when this Coulee Medical Center float. — Star file photo

Parade entries show increase T

he Colorama Parade will feature several floats on Saturday.

The parade, which will again get rolling at its traditional 11 a.m. start time, starts at the library corner of Federal Avenue in Grand Coulee, turns

left onto Midway Avenue by The Star, then travels the length of Midway.

Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Peggy Nevsimal said Monday the chamber expects about 60 entries in

Lions parading for eye care T

he Grand Coulee Lions Club will have its “White Cane” Humvee in this year’s Colorama Parade, Saturday, May 13, in an effort to raise funds for the Lions’ eye program.

The Lions Club promotes eye care for the blind or visibly impaired.

The parade begins at 11 a.m., and during the parade the Lions Club will travel the route seeking donations in exchange for Lions Club Foundation information and “White Canes.”

Donations fund the Lions Club Foundation’s traveling health van and grants it issues to local Lions Clubs so they can provide financial assistance with cataract surgery and other sight-loss treatments.

For more information on the program, you can contact Lions Club President Rick Bako at (rbako@usbr.gov).

the parade. (She gave out four entry forms on Monday, plus 56 were already confirmed).

Those will include every local fire department, several floats, lots of

royalty on horses, local organizations and bands from Brewster, Wilbur and Lake Roosevelt.

Nevsimal said last year’s parade had 48 entries.

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This view just after takeoff from Colorama in a helicopter gives a hint of the thrill of flight — even before you ascend much. The folks in the ride at bottom center are waving to those in the helicopter. — Star file photo

Colorama adds a color — in a run A

new 5K Colorama Color Run will be held at North Dam Park this year, adding literal “color” for Colorama to participants who want to revel in the spirit of the festival.

The run begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at North Dam Park. For those who pre-register at www.grandcouleedam.org/colorrun or at the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce, the cost is $22 and includes a T-shirt. Registration on the day of the run will cost $25, and a T-shirt is not guaranteed.

Those on the run will receive a Tshirt and get an optional spray of color at six locations along the way.

The route will cross North Dam and wind its way along trails for the 5 kilometers (3.1 miles). The racers will not run along the highway.

Some 66 people had signed up for the event as of Monday night, and organizers would not be surprised to see the number hit 100 by starting time.

The Colorama carnival will feature a Ferris wheel, among a string of other rides, according to Rainier Amusements spokesperson Traci Newton.

Newton said that, in addition to the Ferris wheel, there will be rides such

as the YoYo, Spider, Helicopter, Vortex and Ali Baba. This will be Rainier Amusements’ first Colorama visit.

Newton said Rainier Amusements takes pride in providing family entertainment and that rides for all ages are a feature of the firm.

The popular pre-sale for carnival tickets began this week with a one-day ticket selling for $20. The cost of a daily ticket at the site will be $28.

Pre-event tickets are available at the chamber of commerce office, the credit union, Coulee Hardware, Loepp Furniture, H & H Grocery, Coulee Medical Center, Trading Post near

Nespelem, and The Star newspaper.

And the popular inflatables Fun Zone that first started in Colorama last year, will be back, to provide entertainment for the youngest among us. The big blow-up toys were a great hit last year when the feature stood in for the carnival. And with the new carnival coming this year, chamber officials wanted to be sure to provide that popular option as well, although on a more limited basis.

Also, Colorama button sales started last week with buttons available at a number of local businesses. The $3 buttons are numbered for prizes

in a drawing scheduled for Saturday, May 13.

Another popular feature of Colorama this year will be helicopter rides.

For the fifth year, Inland Helicopter will be on hand to take Colorama visitors on a helicopter ride over the area.

Flights cost $30 if there are at least three people along, and $40 if there are fewer than three.

Flights will be available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Flights take off from the ball field at North Dam Park.

Perhaps you were at the starting line of the 2009 CMC Fun Run, shown here. The new race coming to Colorama offers the optional cornflower-based color spray popular all over the country. — Star file photo

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The new carnival company has announced it will be bringing back the popular YoYo ride, along with many others for this Colorama. See their advertisment on page 9. — Star file photo

New carnival company comes to Colorama T

he pre-sale of Colorama Carnival tickets will continue up until 1 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at eight locations in the coulee area, Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce officials stated this week.

Rainier Amusements, out of Portland, Oregon, prides itself on its safety record and the professionalism of its company representatives, chamber Executive Director Peggy Nevsimal stated. “We are pleased that we have been able to contract with such a highly respected amusement organization.”

The festival had no carnival in 2016.

After the prior contractor was determined to be a no-show, the chamber scrambled unsuccessfully to recruit several possible replacements, including Rainier, at the last minute.

This year, with a stop in Hermis-

ton, Oregon, for Cinco de Mayo the weekend before, their schedule made it feasible to serve the Colorama Festival.

“We are excited to be a part of it,” said Crystal Hoss of Rainier.

The company, which is a family business, travels all of Washington, Idaho and Oregon, and was the contractor for the 2016 Oregon State Fair in Salem, Hoss said.

Pre-sale tickets for the Rainier Amusements Carnival cost $20, with tickets then moving to $28 at the event.

The eight locations for pre-sale tickets include The Star, the chamber of commerce office, Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union, Loepp Furniture, H & H Grocery, Coulee Hardware, and the Trading Post on the Colville Indian Reservation.

Tickets are good for one person and

Have a safe weekend!

a single day of entertainment.

Carnival hours are 4-9 p.m. ThursTickets will remain available at the day and Friday, and noon to 9 p.m. carnival site at North Dam Park the Saturday. days of the carnival.

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The Ridge Riders would like to thank the following corporate sponsors, businesses and local communities for their support in the 2017 61st Colorama Pro-West Rodeo. We would not have the honor of bringing this event to our community without your support.

A special thank you to Janet O’Neil, our Colorama Pro-West rodeo organizer, for a great job, and Launi Ritter, of Heaven-Sent Computer Services, for her outstanding work on our rodeo programs.

Jess Ford Coulee Medical Center Ag Link Keystone Mortgage Company

CORPORATE SPONSORS 12 Tribes Colville Casino Evergreen Implement The Star Newspaper Coulee Medical Center

ADVERTISING SPONSORS

A Plus Auto Almira Farmers Warehouse American Legion Amsoil Army National Guard B Street Bud Billy Burger Bird’s Auto Body Bobby O’s Boat & RV Storage Central Washington Grain Growers C.J. Mini Storage Christman’s High Dam Tavern CliftonLarsonAllen, Bill Blue, CPA Columbia River Inn Copenhaver Construction Inc. Coulee Construction Coulee Dam Concrete Coulee Dam Harvest Foods Coulee Gas Coulee Hardware Coulee House Coulee Ice Coulee Internet Services Coulee Pioneer Museum Coulee Dam Plumbing Coulee Creamery Coulee Playland Resort CR Lumber Dave’s Gun & Pawn Davenport Motors Diamond C Saddle Shop Doxie’s Drive In Eagles #2577 Ed’s Meat Market Edward Jones Investments, Sam Buchert 8 Seconds Whiskey Electric City Bar & Grill Farmer’s Insurance / Carol Winfrey Foisy & Kennedy Inc. The Frame King Gerard Construction Good Medicine Massage

Grand Coulee Center Lodge Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce Grand Coulee Vet Clinic Greg’s Crop Care Dr. A. James Harris, D.D.S., P.S. H&H Grocery Haven Fencing Heaven-Sent Computer Services The Hen House Hilson Janitorial Hometown Pizza Housecall Chiropractic Inland Cellular Jack’s Four Corners Jackson’s Construction Jackson’s Chevron Dr. Jay Worden, D.D.S. P.C. Joshua F. Grant, P.S. J.R. Newhouse & Co. PLP Keller Store Ken’s Distributing KISSed Quilts KEYG King’s Court La Presa Mexican Restaurant Lawrence R. Rehn, D.D.S. Les Schwab, Grand Coulee Leffel, Otis & Warwick Loepp Furniture Lynn’s Storage Manntique’s and UphoIstery McKay Seed Melody Restaurant Midway Dist.

Mike Casey Insurance Moose Lodge #504 North Cascades Bank Nespelem Trading Post

Please forgive us if we have overlooked anyone.

The Ridge Riders and volunteer members of the community put in many hours to make this event successful, and it’s your support, input and enthusiasm, that make the Colorama Pro-West Rodeo possible.

Thank you Ridge Riders Saddle Club

CELEBRATING OUR 61st YEAR!!

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olorama Festival visitors need to set apart And to make this easier, the Chamber of ComChamber executive director Peggy Nevsimal said plenty of time when they visit the vendor merce has developed a number of food vendors. Monday that about 70 booths, 10 of them dealing area at North Dam Park Thursday, Friday and Sat- There’s plenty of space, with tables so you can eat with food items, will be there to help make it fun for urday. and sit for awhile.

Colorama Festival visitors.

Arts/Crafts Vendors • Art to Suit You - sculpted metals, jewelry, hair combs • Crafts Galore - crafts • D&M Gardens - alpaca products and plants • Ecuadorian Crafts - T-shirts, sweatshirts, dresses • Elsners’ Wooden Things - chairs, wood birdhouses, whirlygigs • Family Jewels - jewelry • Foster Washington/EWU - foster parent recruitment info • Gems & Trends - fossils, rocks, meteroites • Grand Coulee Senior Center • Harry’s Ohs - woodworking name trains, boxes, etc • Henna Me Pretty - henna temporary tattoos • Hummingbird Hill - pyrography, woodburned plaques & jewelry • Jerry’s Recycled - lariats, clocks, vases, baskets, birdhouses • Jewelry Works - jewelry, leatherworks, chainsaw carvings • KNP Leatherworks - handcrafted leatherworks • KSK Company - beaded products, purses, silk scarves • Lake Roosevelt Nat’l. Rec. Area Information booth • Little Pup - dried spices, salsa samples • Mama Celia’s of Washington balsamic vinegar • Marjo’s Jewels - purses, wallets, hair art

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• Mauk Everything - Sunglass Pros, zombie paint, sunglasses, toys • Mountain Rose Traveling Emporium - rocks, clothing, handmade items • Natives World - clothing, T-shirts, toys, hoodies • New Age Ironworks - ironworks • One of a Kind by Design - jewelry, clay art, headbands, etc.

• Runa Arte - dream catchers, sweaters, dresses • Scentsy & Grace Adele - candles and handbags • Sculptures in Glass - handblown glass, goats milk soaps

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They start bucking Friday night

The bronc ride was over in a whirl of motion for this cowboy at last year’s Colorama Rodeo. — Star file photo

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he 61st Colorama Pro-West Rodeo will kick off this Friday, at 6 p.m. at the Ridge Rider Rodeo Grounds in Delano.

The rodeo then will continue on Saturday, beginning at 3 p.m.

Admissions for the events are $12 for adults and $8 for kids at the gate.

There’s a pre-event sale, with tickets available at Loepp Furniture and Appliance for $10 for adults and $8 for kids under 10.

The rodeo, in addition to all the

The King’s Court

traditional events, will feature a return of the McMillan Family Trick Riders, whose appearance a year ago was well received.

There will be a stick-horse race for the kids and another session of “mutton busting,” featuring the real young

rodeo bunch.

The Skagit Rein Riders will make an appearance and the rodeo group is planning an 8 Seconds Whiskey run.

The rodeo stock will be supplied by Layton and McMillan Rodeos.

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Sixty-Three Years Ago The Ridge Riders Club members and friends in approximately 1952 took this picture before they rode to McGinnis Lake. Those identified include: Karen McKee, Hayden McKee, Jakie Wilson, Wes Rinker, Fay Wilson, Barb Wilson, Donna Snyder, Donna Wilson, Dover Perry, Edith Rinker, Winton Craig, Beverly Teacher, Floyd Craig, Minnie Scott, Marge Redmond, Patsy Snyder, Florence Barret, Garnet Rinker, Cecilia Good, Clyde McClain, Matt Snyder, Joe Champaneze, Lealah McKee, Wayne Snyder, Cletis Lacy, Sam Rinker and Perry Boll.

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Welcome to the 2017 Colorama Rodeo!

I

am the 17-year-old daughter of Tammy and the late Jim O’Neil, and sister of Bronson and Britton Baker and Carson O’Neil of Almira, Washington. I am a junior at Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School, where I am active in FFA, Warrior League, Knowledge Bowl, and Math Team. I also participate in basketball.

I don’t remember a time in my life when I wasn’t riding or being involved with horses. I have shown horses in 4-H, FFA, and have competed at the Ridge Riders Jr. Rodeo. I also love going on trail rides, breakaway roping, and going to rodeos with my horses.

Including my grandmother, Pat Snyder-Heckart, who was the first queen of Colorama, I have amazing support from my family and friends.

During my reign as queen, you will see me around the Northwest with my partners in crime, Bartender and Smoothie, who are 18- and 12-year-old AQHA bay geldings. They love being groomed, going on trail rides, and hanging out with each other. The three of us plan to make many memories this summer, and I can’t wait to share it with them.

I am proud to represent this rodeo, this community, and this legacy across the Northwest. Both sides of my family have helped with the Colorama Rodeo and Ridge Riders Saddle Club at some time. I thank them for all their support and proudly represent the Ridge Riders Saddle Club, The Grand Coulee Dam Area, and the wonderful sport of rodeo!

Happy Trails, Caitlin O’Neil

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Enjoy a cold one and music at the beer tent Y

ou can take a break from the activity at the Colorama Festival this week and relax to live entertainment at the Chamber of Commerce’s “Beer Garden” at North Dam Park.

The “Beer Garden” will be open Thursday from 4-9 p.m., Friday from 4-9 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 9 p.m.

Friday’s live entertainment will be the “Rocklyn Road Band” from Wenatchee.

They will play from 7-9.

On Saturday, the live entertainment will be “Stoney River,” and they will play from 7-9 p.m.

Look for the “Beer Garden”tent and come and relax.

Come Celebrate Colorama with us!

LIVE MUSIC Friday Night 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Desert Highway Band

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June 16 7:00 p.m.

Ridge Rider Rodeo Grounds $2,000 added

Mutton busters get two performances

$1,500 added Wild Horse Race $100 added Jr. Steer Riding

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f you are 5 years old or under, and weigh less than 60 pounds, your parents can get you signed up for the Ridge Riders “Mutton Busting” competition.

The feature provides some levity in the middle of the Colorama Rodeo, both Friday and Saturday.

The Ridge Riders are limiting participation to 10 youngsters per performance.

Sign up sheets and liability release forms are available at Loepp Furniture.

In the form, parents agree to let their youngsters participate while signing a form that states they will not seek claims against the Ridge Riders in case of accident.

Parents are asked that their children wear helmets during the performances.

Entry cost is $15.

Barrel Racing Admission $12 Adults • $10 Students 10 and under Free

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LIVE MUSIC FOR COLORAMA! Saturday, May 13 ~ 8 p.m. - Midnight

Open House during live music - everyone welcome!

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Come shop and eat

About 70 booths, 10 of them dealing with food items, will be there to help make it fun for Colorama Festival visitors. See the full list of vendors on page 7.

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WK Fowler Construction finished its 2017 kid’s playhouse, and some lucky child will receive this in a drawing at the Ridge Rider Junior Rodeo, July 15-16. The playhouse, built as a jail, was created by Dustin Carson, an employee of the construction firm. It took Carson about three weeks, during down time, to build the structure. He is shown here with his children, Colton on the left, and Jaxson. Tickets, $1 each, are on sale at Loepp Furniture. The playhouse is on display in front of the store.

Variety of Buttons

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here’s still plenty of time to pick up your Colorama button. In fact, if you are a collector of Colorama buttons, there are five different versions this year.

Buttons are $3 each, and they are numbered for a host of special prizes at a drawing on Saturday, May 13, at 1 p.m. at North Dam Park.

The buttons are available at most local firms, and you can take your pick of one of the different styles, or get all five.

Remember, you have to be present to win if the number of your button is called at the Saturday drawing.

Prizes have been donated by businesses and individuals in the general area.

The grand prize is a 5-cubic-foot chest freezer donated by Loepp Furniture and Appliance. A host of other prizes also will be available to button holders.

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