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COVER PHOTO: 2012 Roping Roundup roper, Ryan Thibodeaux of Louisiana took home the first ever Alumni championship title!

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27th Annual Barry Burk Championship Jr. Roping Roundup Hardy Murphy Coliseum and Fairgrounds Ardmore, Oklahoma May 25-28, 2012

12 & Under Breakaway Roping (76 entries) Jay, Okahoma cowboy, Brenten Hall was all smiles as he received his Championship Trophy Saddle for a good job of breakaway roping. He won the short go with a 2.71 and captured first in the Average with a time of 14.52. The fastest time Trophy Rope Can went to Garrett Chick, Salado, Texas with his 2.70 in the 3rd go round.

safe and fun for these future champions. Mike and Jerry Gandy, Ringling, Oklahoma, can be thanked for bringing these super little calves. As in the past, Glen Robinson, from Mississippi, brought a super set of fresh calves for the older divisions. Not to be overlooked was the super set of fresh calves brought by Jeff Yates, from Texas, for the Alumni Roping. Roping good quality cattle is always a priority for Barry Burk as he produces the Roping Roundup.

Sunday morning is always the time in the Roundup for Cowboy Church. This year the service was blessed to have Carter Edmondson, McCaulley, Texas as the speaker. As a past contestant at the Roping Roundup, it was special to have Carter come to tell how his life has been touched by the love of Jesus and the call now on him to share the Gospel. Music was furnished by the talented Christy McGuire, mother of Roundup contestant, Ross McGuire of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma.

The Roping Roundup is fortunate to have a great set of sponsors who provide the awards and finances that make this event possible for the young calf ropers. Thank you goes out to Wrangler, Choctaw Nation, Cinderella Roping Horses, Joplin Regional Stockyards, Bailey Motors, Brooks/Maberry, Inc. Jud Little Ranch, Fastback Ropes, Justin Boots, Justin Discount Boots & Cowboy Outfitters, Bluebonnet Feeds, Resistol, Durant Stockyards, Texas Star Bank, Dufur Land & Cattle Co., Wayne & Shirley Smith, Gerloff Land & Cattle Co., American Junior Rodeo Association, Star Ranches, Thomas Tools, TP Farms, Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons, Priefert Rodeo Equipment, Ardmore Tourism Authority, Quality Inn and Rodeway Inn. PHOTOS BY JAMES PHIFER/RODEOBUM.COM

new perimeter fence and entrance greeted the contestants and their families at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum and Fairgrounds in Ardmore, Oklahoma as they arrived for the 27th Annual BB Championship Jr. Calf Roping Roundup. The placement of the new entrance will be an improvement for the facility in the future, but this year it caused a little confusion. The beautiful new rock and iron fence surrounding the Fairgrounds and the new rock entrance designed for ease of entry for horse trailers is a much needed update to the facility.

The BB Championship Jr. Calf Roping Roundup had a total of 509 entries and paid out over $52,000 to the youth ropers who came from all over the nation to compete in the six divisions of calf roping. Each of the division champions also received a beautiful trophy saddle and other prizes for their good work. This year as an added attraction, an alumni tiedown roping was featured on Saturday night. With only limited advertisement, the event hosted 55 ropers who divided a purse of $21,500, which included the $5,000 added money. It was quite a treat for the junior roping contestants to watch these older ropers, most of whom are now among the top PRCA calf ropers, including six world champions, compete and also have the opportunity to get autographs or just be in the same arena with some of their idols. After two go rounds and short round, the winner of the Alumni Roping Championship was Louisiana calf roper, Ryan Thibodeaux. Go round winners were Jake Cooper, round one; Cody Ohl, round two; and Adam Gray, short round. It appears the Alumni Roping will be on the schedule for future Roping Roundups.

A great set of dairy cross calves made the 12 & Under

1st Go Round 1. Jesse Thompson, McAlester, OK, 3.07, $220; 2. Kolton Mazoch, El Campo, TX, 3.1, $182; 3.

Zane Huffman, Decatur, TX, 3.37, $144; 4.

Chet Weitz, London, TX, 3.42, $106; 5. Stetson Schuster, Brackettville, TX, 3.45, $68; 6.

Garrett Koester, Wellston, OK, 3.52, $40 2nd Go Round 1. Garrett Chick, Salado, TX, 2.7, $220; 2.

Chisum Allen, Menard, TX, 3.19, $182; 3.

Shad Mayfield, Clovis, NM, 3.37, $144; 4.

Colton Greene, Rocksprings, TX, 3.46, $106; 5.

Tanner Baker, Alvord, TX, 3.58, $68; 6. Cole Walker, Sparta, TN, 3.59, $40 3rd Go Round 1. J.W. Allen, Goldthwaite, TX, 2.84, $220; 2.

Kolton Mazoch, El Campo, TX, 2.89, $182; 3/4. Stetson Schuster, Brackettville, TX, 3.22, $125; 3/4. Luke Potter, Arkansas City, KS, 3.22, $125; 5. Stranton Martin, Sulphur, LA, 3.27, $68; 6. Tyler Dean, Ada, OK, 3.34, $40 LOOPS MAGAZINE • 5

4th Go Round 1. Brenton Hall, Jay, OK, 2.71, $220; 2.

Tyler West, Mertzon, TX, 2.93, $182; 3.

McKade Wickett, Muldrow, OK, 3.14, $144; 4. Cason McLemore, Anadarko, OK, 3.27, $106; 5. Quade Hiatt, Canyon, TX, 3.62, $68; 6. Tate Thomas, Ranger, TX, 3.92, $40 Average 1. Brenton Hall, Jay, OK, 14.52, $440; 2.

Chet Weitz, London, TX, 15.33, $364; 3.

Tyler West, Mertzon, TX, 15.37, $288; 4.

Quade Hiatt, Canyon, TX, 16.24, $212; 5.

McKade Wickett, Muldrow, OK, 16.4, $136; 6. Tate Thomas, Ranger, TX, 17.23, $80

12 & Under Tiedown Roping (58 entries)

Austin Ross, Checotah, OK, 16.26, $30 3rd Go Round 1. Kolton Mazoch, El Campo, TX, 11.23, $168; 2. Quade Hiatt, Canyon, TX, 12.47, $139; 3.

Trevor Kernick, Big Spring, TX, 12.8, $110; 4.

Tyler West, Mertzon, TX, 13.13, $81; 5. Austin Ross, Checotah, OK, 14.7, $52; 6. Luke Potter, Arkansas City, KS, 15.28, $30 4th Go Round 1. Tyler West, Mertzon, TX, 12.5, $168; 2.

Garrett Elmore, Springer, OK, 12.68, $139; 3.

Braden Harris, San Angelo, TX, 16.58, $110; 4. Jesse Thompson, McAlester, OK, 18.74, $81; 5. Riley Webb, Buffalo, TX, 24.05, $52; 6. Eli Barger, Anadarko, OK, 27.6, $30 Average 1. Tyler West, Mertzon, TX, 53.89, $336; 2.

Braden Harris, San Angelo, TX, 81.11, $278; 3. Gatlin Peck, Huntsville, TX, 86.58, $220; 4.

Eli Barger, Anadarko, OK, 87.35, $162; 5.

Garrett Elmore, Springer, OK, 88.81, $104; 6.

Riley Webb, Buffalo, TX, 89.86, $60

13 – 15 Breakaway Roping (71 entries) Layton Little, El Reno, Oklahoma roper won a 3rd in the short go to win the Average with a time of 13.84 and take home the Championship Trophy Saddle. The girls proved they could rope with these guys, as four young ladies were among the top six Average winners. The fastest calf Trophy Rope Can went home with Justin Payne, Fairland, Oklahoma for his time of 2.42 in the 2nd go round.

Tyler West, Mertzon, Texas and Quade Hiatt, Canyon, Texas battled it out all day for the championship and they came into the short go less than a second apart. Tyler, riding his super little stud, clinched the Average with his 12.50 to win the Short Go round and finish with an impressive 53.89 on 4 head.

El Campo, Texas cowboy, Kolton Mazoch, took home the fastest calf Trophy Rope Can for his speedy 11.26 in the 3rd go round.

1st Go Round 1. Clayton Downing, Troy, TX, 13.45, $168; 2. Tyler West, Mertzon, TX, 13.69, $139; 3.

Quade Hiatt, Canyon, TX, 14.37, $110; 4.

Chet Weitz, London, TX, 15.68, $81; 5. Whit Kitchens, Mullin, TX, 15.95, $52; 6. J. W. Allen, Goldthwaite, TX, 16.09, $30 2nd Go Round 1. Brenten Hall, Jay, OK, 12.67, $168; 2.

Eli Barger, Anadarko, OK, 13.57, $139; 3.

Quade Hiatt, Canyon, TX, 13.82, $110; 4.

Tyler West, Mertzon, TX, 14.57, $81; 5.

Logan Wiseman, Paola, KS, 15.91, $52; 6.

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1st Go Round 1. Riley Istre, Vinton, LA, 2.51, $309; 2. Brady Norman, Springer, OK, 2.57, $256; 3. Logan Cook, Lufkin, TX, 2.65, $202; 4. Mikayla Phillips, Ringling, OK, 2.72, $149; 5. Derek Luster, Guthrie, OK, 2.82, $96; 6. Mason McCollough, Bville, OK, 2.83, $53

2nd Go Round 1. Justin Payne, Fairland OK, 2.42, $309; 2.

Jesse Winfree, Orangefield, TX, 2.76, $256; 3.

Cooper Martin, Alma, KS, 2.87, $202; 4.

Ryder Ladner, Kiln, MS, 3, $149; 5. Bailey Rae Poer, Woodward, OK, 3.05, $96; 6. Layton Myers, Van, TX, 3.07, $53 3rd Go Round 1. Reno Muggli, Lane, OK, 2.55, $309; 2.

Justin Smith, Evans, LA, 2.67, $256; 3. Cooper Martin, Alma, KS, 2.81, $202; 4. Ryder Gann, Tahlequah, OK, 2.86, $149; 5. Cheyanne Guillory, Lpte, LA, 2.89, $96; 6. Shay Walters, Collinsville, OK, 2.99, $53 4th Go Round 1. Cheyanne Guillory, Lecompte, LA , 2.5, $309; 2. Cole Matheson, Bell City, LA, 3.09, $256; 3. Layton Little, El Reno, OK, 3.29, $202; 4. Emorie Mazoch, El Campo, TX, 3.39, $149; 5. Mikayla Phillips, Ringling, OK, 3.71, $96; 6. Shara Adcock, Smithville, TN, 4.65, $53 Average 1. Layton Little, El Reno, OK, 13.84, $618; 2.

Emorie Mazoch, El Campo, OK, 14.55, $511; 3.

Cole Matheson, Bell City, LA, 15.3, $405; 4.

Cheyanne Guillory, Lecompte LA, 15.69, $298; 5. Shara Adcock, Smithville, TN, 18.97, $192; 6. Kassi deVeer, Geismar, LA, 26.2, $106

13 -15 Tiedown Roping (57 entries) Shay Walters, Collinsville, Oklahoma calf roper set the pace by winning the 1st go round with a 9.79 and held off a strong challenge by another Oklahoma calf roper, Ty Cochran, to win the Average with a 44.62 on four head. The fastest calf award for this event was a tie between Oklahoma’s Tyler Milligan and Arp, Texas roper, Austin Elliott, with their speedy short go times of 9.38.

1st Go Round 1. Shay Walters, Collinsville, OK, 9.79, $248; 2. Cooper Lee, Quitman, AR, 1l.61, $209; 3.

Ty Cochran, McAlester,OK, 11.69, $162; 4.

Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 12.04, $120; 5.

Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 12.19, $77; 6. Landon Lambert, Ovalo, TX, 12.46, $43 2nd Go Round 1. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 9.96, $248; 2. Justin Smith, Evans, LA, 10.56, $205; 3.

Austin Elliott, Arp, TX, 10.71, $162; 4. Riley Hooks, Huntsville, TX, 10.78, $120; 5. Shay Walters, Collinsville, OK, 10.93, $77; 6. Jesse Winfree, Orangefield, TX, 11.29, $43 3rd Go Round 1. Clayton Coone, Liberty Hill, TX , 10.03, $248; 2. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 10.04, $205; 3. Landon Koehn, Salina, KS, 10.16, $162; 4. Riley Istre, Vinton, LA, 10.95, $98; 5.

Raeben Meyer, Washington, TX , 10.95, $98; 6. Ty Cochran, McAlester, OK, 11.22, $43 4th Go Round 1/2. Austin Elliott, Arp, TX, 9.38, $226; 1/2.

Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 9.38, $226; 3.

Justin Smith, Evans, LA, 9.63, $162; 4. Shay Walters, Collinsville, OK, 9.82, $120; 5. Ty Cochran, McAlester, OK, 10.6, $77; 6. MarPhil White, Rosenberg, TX, 10.61, $43 Average 1. Shay Walters, Collinsville, OK, 44.62, $496; 2. Austin Elliott, Arp, TX, 45.02, $410; 3/4. Ty Cochran, McAlester, OK, 45.55, $282; 3/4.

Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 45.55, $282; 5.

Landon Koehn, Salina, KS, 47.9, $154; 6.

MarPhil White, Rosenberg, TX, 53.5, $86

19 & Under Girls Breakaway (112 entries)

12.90 on four head. Her Short Go time of 2.75 was also the fastest time of the roping and she added the Trophy Rope Can to her awards. As is tradition, Hannah also took home the Betty Gayle Award which is given in memory of Betty Gayle Cooper Ratliff who will always be a Champion of Champions.

1st Go Round 1. Kirbie Crouse, Gallatin, MO, 2.89, $584; 2.

Riley Chown, Gainsville, TX, 2.9, $483; 3.

AriAnna Flynn, Charleston, AR, 3.08, $383; 4.

Kashli Arfsten, Hereford, TX, 3.12, $282; 5.

Shelby Carpenter,Ponca City, OK, 3.14, $181; 6.

Hannah Haugen, Weatherford, OK, 3.15, $103 2nd Go Round 1. Timber Allenbrand, Paola, KS, 2.82, $584; 2. Sami Ann Little, Hackberry, LA, 2.83, $483; 3. Alycia Garson, Burleson, TX, 3.08, $383; 4.

Laramie Zant, Shiner, TX, 3.15, $282; 5. Kaity Beaty, Ponca City, OK, 3.19, $181; 6. Kenzie Rae McNeill, Hobbs, NM, 3.2, $103 3rd Go Round 1. Kaity Beaty, Ponca City, OK, 2.93, $584; 2.

Hannah Springer, Lavaca, AR, 2.96, $483; 3.

Cheyanne Guillory, Lecompte, LA, 3.01, $383; 4. Hannah Haugen, Weatherford, OK, 3.03, $231; 5. Samantha Chick, Salado, TX, 3.03, $231; 6. Whitney DeSalvo, Springfield, AR, 3.07, $103 4th Go Round 1. Hannah Haugen, Weatherford, OK, 2.75, $584; 2. Katie Anthony, Stephenville, TX, 3.27, $483; 3. Emorie Mazoch, El Campo, TX, 3.34, $383; 4. Morgan Breaux, Tomball, TX, 3.5, $282; 5. Katie White, Sumner, TX, 4.29, $181; 6. Cheyanne Guillory, Lecompte, LA, 4.4, $103 Average 1. Hannah Haugen, Weatherford, OK, 12.9, $1,234; 2. Katie White, Sumner, TX, 15.34, $1,021; 3. Emorie Mazoch, El Campo, TX, 15.79, $808; 4. Katey Anthony, Stephenville, TX, 16.17, $595; 5. Morgan Breaux, Tomball, TX, 16.29, $383; 6. Cheyanne Guillory, Lecompte, LA, 17.91, $215

19 & Under Boys Tiedown Roping (135 entries)

Hannah Haugen, Weatherford, Oklahoma cowgirl never let up as she came into the Short Go in the lead and finished the day off in style by winning that go round with a 2.75 and claiming the championship with an impressive

Louisiana cowboy, Ike Fontenot, roped solid all day coming into the short go in 3rd place. His 8.62 in the short round made him the man to beat as the two guys ahead of him were left to rope. After misfortune happened to both those ropers, Ike was rewarded for his solid day of roping by taking the Championship home to Louisiana. The fastest time of the roping was turned in by Catfish Brown, Collinsville, TX as he tied his short round calf in 7.87 and was presented the Trophy Rope Can for his accomplishment.

1st Go Round 1. Rooster Hodge, Memphis, TX, 8.4, $979; 2. Tyson Arledge, Milano, TX, 9.07, $810; 3.

Tanner Headstream, Stephenville, TX, 9.4, $641; 4. Westin Imhoff, Plantersville, TX, 9.78, $472; 5. Tylen Layton, Copan, OK, 9.8, $304; 6. Catfish Brown, Collinsville, TX, 9.81, $169 2nd Go Round 1. Will Howell, Stillwater, OK, 8.33, $979; 2. Reid Zapalac, Smithville, TX, 8.44, $810; 3. Kyle Hay, Lindsay, OK, 8.91, $641; 4. Ike Fontenot, Ville Platte, LA, 8.97, $472; 5.

Seaver Tate, Clovis, NM, 9.51, $304; 6. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 9.66, $169 3rd Go Round 1. Clayton Collmorgen, Lufkin, TX, 8.06, $979; 2. Connor Hanna, Kountze, TX, 8.76, $810; 3. Kade Aucoin, Livingston, LA, 8.77, $641; 4. Tucker Jacob, Carmine, TX, 8.83, $472; 5/6. Tyson Arledge, Milano, TX, 8.92, $236; 5/6. Cooper Martin, Alma, KS, 8.92, $236 4th Go Round 1. Catfish Brown, Collinsville, TX, 7.87, $979; 2. Rooster Hodge, Memphis, TX, 7.92, $810; 3. Ike Fontenot, Ville Platte, LA, 8.62, $641; 4. Kody Mahaffey, Sweetwater, TX, 9.15, $472; 5. Mason Bowen, Troup, TX, 10.08, $304; 6. Wyatt Muggli, Lane, OK, 10.96, $169 Average 1. Ike Fontenot, Ville Platte, LA, 39.17, $1,957; 2. Rooster Hodge, Memphis, TX, 40.41, $1,620; 3. Catfish Brown, Collinsville, TX, 41.24, $1,282; 4. Marty Yates, Stephenville, TX, 41.34, $945; 5. Kody Mahaffey, Sweetwater, OK , 43.32, $608; 6.

Mason Bowen, Troup, TX, 44.04, $338 LOOPS MAGAZINE • 7

Did You Know?

2012 Membership Big Change for the “00” Division

00-S and #1 Ropers 00-S and #1 ropers there are only 3 ropings left to get into the top 25 for the Challenge Roping at the 2012 Finals. Go to the website and check out the standings.

2012 Finals Check out the 2012 Finals ad and mail in your entry by August 27th to avoid a late fine and roping first.

Calf Ropers Reunion Calf Ropers Reunion Schedule is posted.

Check out the Team Jackpot and the optional side pot.

One-Second Penalty In the EE and 00 roping it is only a onesecond penalty for not getting your calf up.

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Starting at the first roping of the 2012 season in Ft. Worth, the “00” division will be split into two ropings. The top end of the “00” ropers will become “00 Select”. This is being done to create a more competitive atmosphere for the lower end of the 00 ropers.

Ropers will be evaluated through the Finals and after October 10 will be able to call and check on “00” or “00 Select” status.

00 Select Challenge and #1 Challenge • Top 25 money earners of the 00 Select and the #1 ropings for the 2012 season will be invited to the Challenge roping at the Finals in September.

• The Challenge roping will be two-head with short round for $200 with $2,500 added and a 100% Payback (NO MONEY COMES OUT OF THE POT) 1st place in the average will pay $2,500 and a buckle.

PAYOFF AVERAGE 1st $2,500 2nd $,1800 3rd $1,350 4th $900 5th $450 GO ROUND WINNERS Winner 1st round $250 Winner 2nd round $250

BigRedRopingCalendar.com USCRA has listed all ropings on this website. This website also includes other association calf ropings along with independent calf ropings.

• Ropers 21 or under (as of the day of the roping) are not eligible to enter the 00 Select Challenge.

• Must be 00 Select card holder to be eligible for the 00 Select Challenge.

• Must be a #1 card holder to compete in the #1 Challenge.

2012 Schedule June 30 - July 1, 2012 Firecracker 5 Header Stephenville, TX July 21, 2012 Denton, TX

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August 4, 2012 Hamilton, TX August 25 - 26, 2012 Calf Ropers Reunion Bryan, TX

September 14-16, 2012 USCRA Finals Stephenville, TX

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CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

Calf Ropers Reunion E QUALIFY FOR TH LAST CHANCE TO WN FINALS 2012 SHOWDO

8-HEADER August 25-26, 2012 Brazos County Expo • Bryan, Texas SCHEDULE

Saturday - Arena 1 Rounds 1 - 4 9:00 a.m. 00 & 00-S ropings Start with 1st round of 00, then 1st round of 00-S and continue back and forth.

Saturday - Arena 2 Rounds 1 - 4 9:00 a.m. EE & #1 ropings Start with 1st round of EE, then 1st round of #1 and continue back and forth.

#2 roping will not start before 3 p.m. and will take place in the arena that finishes first.

Sunday - Arena 1 Rounds 5 - 8 8:00 a.m. 00 & 00-S ropings

Sunday - Arena 2 Rounds 5 - 8 8:00 a.m. EE & #1 ropings

Same Format as Saturday #2 roping will not start before 2 p.m.

EE, 00, 00-S, #1 & #2 ARE 8 HEAD FOR $400 2 Arenas With All 4 Ropings Running At Same Time Top 4 In The Average will receive Showdown positions Buckles to the Average winners Attention: No Call-in • Cards will be 1/2 price

SPECIAL TEAM JACKPOT • Team consists of one roper from each of the 4 divisions EE, 00, 00-S, and #1. The #2 ropers will not be eligible for this Jackpot. Ropers may enter with more than one team.

• Winning is determined by total money won. • $40 fees per team/ 100% jackpotted.

• 1 member of team must pay up whole team before 1st roping starts. (Either arena) • This jackpot is open to general public and to ropers. You do not have to be entered in the roping. First come, first serve.

Optional $100 side pot - 100% jackpotted • Money will be split 5 ways.

20% to fastest times of the first day. Number of place will be determined by number of places paid in the average.

20% to fastest times of the second day. Same requirements.

20% to the average of the first day. Number of places paid will be determined by the number of places paid in the average.

20% to the average of the second day. Same requirements.

20% to the total average of the entire roping. Number of places paid will be determined by the number of ropers entered in side pot.

Plenty of stalls and 78 hook-ups available. All horses staying over night must have a stall.

For reservations call 979-823-3976.

GPS Directions: 5827 Leonard Rd Bryan, TX • Facilities must be vacated at completion of roping on Sunday.

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2012 USCRA NATIONAL FINALS CALF ROPING SCHEDULE USING TWO ARENA SYSTEM

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14 10:00 a.m. - Arena 1 00 Semi-Finals Roping (Round 1) 00-S Semi-Finals Roping (Round 1) Round 2 of the 00 and 00-S are in Arena 2.

Short rounds of both ropings are in Arena 1.

6:00 p.m.

Hard 8 Pit Bar-BQ Party

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15 9:00 a.m. - Arena 1 00 Showdown Finals (Round 1) 00-S Showdown Finals (Round 1) Round 2 of the 00 and 00-S are in Arena 2.

Round 3 and short round of 00 and 00-S are in Arena 1

12:00 p.m.

Dummy Roping at the front entrance

2:00 p.m. - Arena 1 EE Semi-Finals Roping (Round 1) #1 Semi-Finals Roping (Round 1) #2 Semi-Finals Roping (Round 1) Round 2 of the EE, #1, and #2 are in Arena 2 Short round of all three ropings are in Arena 1.

6:00 p.m.

Challenge Ropings 00-S and #1 00-S Challenge roping (Round 1) Arena 1 #1 Challenge roping (Round 1) Arena 1 Round 2 of the 00-S and #1 will be in Arena 2.

Short round of both ropings are in Arena 1.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16 9:00 a.m. - Arena 1 EE Showdown Finals (Round 1) #1 Showdown Finals (Round 1) #2 Showdown Finals (Round 1) Round 2 of EE, #1, and #2 are in Arena 2.

Round 3 and short round of the EE, #1, and #2 are in Arena 1

Arena 1 – Main arena with concession stand and skyboxes.

Arena 2 – Second arena, located behind the skyboxes.

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ENTRIES The Semi-Finals Qualifying Roping and Showdown Finals are pre-entry events.

The USCRA will be taking mail-in entries for the 2012 National Finals. Those who have qualified for the Semi-Finals and Showdown Finals will be able to mail in their entries starting in July. As a member earns a Showdown position or wants to enter the Semi-Finals by mail they may up until August 27, 2012. Any positions earned after this date will be considered as an exempt entry. Exempt entries will be taken as call-in entries on September 10-11, 2012 from 5:00 p.m-8:00 p.m. without penalty. If a roper misses the deadline to enter by mail and does not qualify as an exempt entry, a roper may also call in and enter on September 10-11 from 5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. with a $10 late fee. Mail-in entries and exempt entries will rope AFTER ALL LATE ENTRIES! On-site entries will be taken and will include a $20 late fee.

CALL-IN ENTRIES 979/540-7755 Monday, Sept.10 , 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

You must call in and receive a confirmation number. Please do not leave a message on voice mail–you must receive a confirmation number to be entered!

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

STALLS & RV HOOK-UPS The Lone Star Arena handles all stall and hook-up reservations.

Reservations will only be taken online. Go to www.lonestararena.com to make your reservations. Stalls will be $20/night, plus $7/bag of shavings. No unstalled horses will be allowed to spend the night at the Lone Star Arena. At the conclusion of the event or after 11:30 p.m. each day, horses will be stalled at owner’s expense. Check-in time is 1:00 p.m. Checkout time is 11:00 a.m.

RV RENTAL $20 per night DRESS CODE Due to photographic and sponsorship endorsements, Western attire is required of all participants in finals events. Long-sleeved shirts, boots and hat are required in the arena. Girls do not have to wear a hat.

RATTLER KID’S DUMMY ROPING Saturday, September 15 at 12:00 p.m.

Age Divisions: 5 & under, 6-8 years old, 9-11 years old.

Age is as of day of roping. No entry fees. All contestants receive USCRA and Equibrand products.

FEES, FORMATS & PRIZES Semi-Finals: Open to all EE, 00, 00-S, #1, and #2 2012 members who have competed at one or more USCRA ropings in 2012, $160 fees, two full go rounds with short go, custom buckles to Average winners with additional prizes to placings. Top 10 in the Average will receive a Showdown position, however fees will not be guaranteed as in the past. You will be responsible for your fees in the Showdown Finals. If a roper enters the Semis that has already received a Showdown position, they will not be able to win another.

The roper will be roping for money only. If a roper places in the Average that already has a showdown position, we will drop down until we have ten to receive a Showdown position.

SHOWDOWN FINALS Winners of Showdown positions are eligible to compete, $260 fees, three full go-rounds and short go. Added money to jackpot, Custom buckles and Martin saddles awarded to Average winners of EE, 00, 00-S, #1, and #2 ropings, additional prizes to placings.

CHALLENGE ROPING Top 25 money earners of the 00 Select and the #1 ropings for the 2012 season will be invited to the Challenge roping at the Finals in September.

The Challenge roping will be two head with short round for $200 with $2,500 added and a 100% Payback (NO MONEY COMES OUT OF THE POT) 1st Place in the Average will pay $2,500 and a buckle.

Payoff Average 1st $2,500 2nd $1,800 3rd $1,350 4th $900 5th $450 Go Round winners Winner 1st round $250 Winner 2nd round $250 Ropers 21 or under (as of the day of the roping) are not eligible to enter the 00 Select Challenge.

Must be 00 Select card holder to be eligible for the 00 Select Challenge.

Must be a #1 card holder to compete in the #1 Challenge.

HOTEL INFORMATION Be sure to ask for the USCRA discount rate!

Econo Lodge 254-965-7162 $60 + tax

Best Western 254-968-2114 $65 + tax single $70 + tax double

Days Inn 254-968-3392 $59 + tax single $62 + tax double (closest to the arena)

Quality Inn 254-968-5256 $69 + tax single $76 + tax double

Super 8 254-965-0888 $65 + tax

Produced By USCRA 979/542-1239 • www.uscra.com Directions: Located on Hwy 377 north of Stephenville CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

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2012 Finals Entry Form

2012 FINALS • The Semi-Finals Qualifying Roping and Showdown Finals are pre-entry events. The USCRA will be taking mail-in entries for the 2012 National Finals. Those members that have qualified for the Semi-Finals and Showdown Finals will be able to mail in their entries starting in July. As a member earns a Showdown position or wants to enter the Semi-Finals by mail, they may up until August 27, 2012. Mail in entries must be postmarked by August 27, 2012. Any positions earned after this date will be considered as an exempt entry. Exempt entries will be taken as call-in entries on September 10-11, 2012 from 5:00 p.m-8:00 p.m. without penalty. If a roper misses the deadline to enter by mail and does not qualify as an exempt entry, a roper may also call in and enter on September 10-11 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. with a $10 late fee. Mail-in entries and exempt entries will rope AFTER ALL LATE ENTRIES! On-site entries will be taken and will include a $20 late fee.

• A roper my draw out and receive a full refund up to One Hour before the roping starts. Call 979-540-7755 • You will receive an email when your entry form is received.

HPLEASE PRINT CLEARLYH

NAME___________________________________________________________________ ID# ______________________ ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY____________________________________________________________STATE/ZIP __________________________ PHONE NUMBER____________________________________CELL PHONE NUMBER_____________________________________

EE Roping Semi-Finals $160 _______ Showdown-Finals $260 _______ 00 Roping Semi-Finals Showdown-Finals 00-S Roping Semi-Finals Showdown-Finals Challenge Roping

$160 _______ $260 _______ $160 _______ $260 _______ $200 _______

Make entry fees payable and mail to: Lanham Mangold P.O. Box 690 Giddings, TX 78942 MUST HAVE A CURRENT USCRA CARD TO COLLECT WINNINGS

#1 Roping Semi-Finals $160 _______ Showdown-Finals $260 _______ Challenge Roping $200 _______ #2 Roping Semi-Finals $160 _______ Showdown-Finals $260 _______ Late Fee ( $10)

$___________

TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED $___________ Please fill out the information below for credit card payments - VISA or M/C account number

____-____-____-____ _______________ __________________________________ Exp. Date Card Holder Signature

All credit cards will have a 5% processing fee.

DISCLAIMER: The USCRA reserves the right to re-classify or change classification numbers at any given time. I will not hold USCRA and all associated with the arena performed in liable for injuries. I understand I am roping at my own risk.

Photographs taken at USCRA events may be used for advertising and promotional purposes.

Please sign here: __________________________________________________________________________

ENTRY OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Received: ______________ Date Entered: ______________ PAID BY: Check # __________ Cashier’s Ck or M/O __________ Credit Card __________

Good Times Calf Roping Association Good Times Calf Roping Membership Each roping will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday Saturday Schedule EE - 3 rounds - $125 #00 - 3 & short go - $160 Breakaway - 3 rounds - $100 #1 - 3 & short go - $160 #2 - 3 & short go - $160 Ropings begin at 10 a.m.

Sunday Schedule (Same order of events) Practice runs Saturday at 11:00 a.m. - $10 per run

Results

Saturday May 19, 2012 #EE Round 1 1. Cash Shephard, 19.47 Round 2 1. Donene Taylor, 14.06 Round 3 1. Donene Taylor, 13.19 Average 1. Jess Marshall, 101.32/3 #1 Round 1 1. Dan Johnson, 17.38 Round 2 1. Dan Johnson, 13.68 Round 3 1. Eric Martin, 14.81 Average 1. Eric Martin, 48.61/3 #1 Handicap Round 1 1. Darnell Johnson, 11.93 Round 2 1. Darnell Johnson, 13.41 Round 3 1. Darnell Johnson, 12.22 Average 1. Darnell Johnson, 37.56/3

Finals Fund 100% of membership dues goes towards Good Time Roping Finals (One half of membership goes to finals added money!)

(One half of membership goes towards prizes or money to year-end high point ropers!)

Must compete 4 days throughout season to qualify for finals!

Vernon Dillon, winner of the Strad Energy $1,000 bonus calf money from Cactus Creek in Fountain, CO

Kiowa, Colorado

Pueblo, Colorado Cactus Creek Ranch July 7-8 August 4-5 September 8-9 Directions - Exit 119 & I-25

$100 per year Members may pay $10 each entry or get a $200 sponsor and pay no membership fee.

Kiowa, Colorado Sundowner Arena July 21-22 August 18-19 September 22-23 Directions - 2 miles west on Hwy 86 and 1/2 mile north on CR 37

The GTCRA ropings at Cactus Creek in Fountain, Colorado will return to the $1,000 STRAD Energy Bonus being awarded to the Bonus Calf Fast Time.

The winner of each numbered roping will compete on a bonus calf and the best bonus time of the weekend will be awarded the $1,000 STRAD dollars.

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#1 HC Winner Take All Roping Luke Meier, 37.13/3

Sunday, June 3, 2012 #EE Round 1 1. Jessica Mosher, 13.00 Fountain, CO Saturday, June 2, 2012 Round 2 1. Cash Shepherd, 18.75 #EE Round 3 Round 1 1. Vernon Dillon, 12.78 1. Bud Clemons, 13.44 Average Round 2 1. Jessica Mosher, 63.94/3 1. Merlyn Atteberry, Bonus Calf - Jessica 14.81 Mosher, NT - 12.78 = NT Round 3 Breakaway 1. Kevin Mackey, 13.91 Round 1 Average 1. Vernon Dillon, 57.87/3 1. Erin Johnson, 2.31 Bonus calf - Vernon Dillon, Round 2 1. Karina Price, 4.03 Sunday May 20, 2012 10.25 - 13.44 = -3.19 Round 3 #EE Breakaway 1. Erin Johnson, 3.94 Round 1 Round 1 Average 1. Cash Shephard, 21.47 1. Crystal Hershey, 2.44 1. Erin Johnson, 18.31 Round 2 Round 2 Bonus Calf - Erin 1. Cash Shephard, 16.16 1. Tamara Tunick, 2.72 Johnson, 1.82(5) - 2.31(5) Round 3 Round 3 = 9.1 - 11.55 = -2.45 1. Vernon Dillon, 13.12 1. Jessica Mosher, 2.44 #1 Average Average Fast Time 1. Vernon Dillon, 57.94/3 1. Tamara Tunick, 20.75 1. Jr. Peek, 13.78 Breakaway #1 Average Fast Time Fast Time 1. Jr. Peek, 30.97/2 Vernon Dillon, 3.19 1. Dan Johnson, 13.22 Bonus Calf – Jr. Peek, Average Average 13.96 - 13.78 = +1.48 1. Jessica Mosher, 10.96/3 1. Dan Johnson, 53.12/4 #1 HC Bonus Calf - Dan Johnson, #2 Fast Time Round 1 NT - 13.22 = NT 1. Darnell Johnson , 9.65 1. Jeff Shephard, 12.22 #2 Average Round 2 Fast Time 1. Don Scanga, 44.59/4 1. Darnell Johnson, 11.90 1. Cody Gerard , 10.82 Bonus Calf – Don Round 3 Average Scanga, NT - 9.65 = NT 1. Dan Johnson, 11.63 1. Cody Gerard, 47.01 Average Bonus Calf - Cody Gerard, 1. Darnell Johnson, 50.43/4 NT-10.82 = NT

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Recent Results North Texas Championships June 15, 2012 EE Roping 17 Entries Round 1 1. Brandon McQueen (EE), Waxahichi, TX, 12.71, $130; 2. Cleo Hearn (EE), Lancaster, TX, 12.88, $115; 3. Laramie Phillips (EE), Iredell, TX, 13.96, $85 Round 2 1. Cory Pipal (EE), Dublin, TX, 13.95, $130; 2. Brandon McQueen (EE), Waxahichi, TX, 14.08, $115; 3. Dale Carroll (EE), Richardson, TX, 14.2, $85 Round 3 1. Laramie Phillips (EE), Iredell, TX, 10.64, $130; 2. J. W. Wallace (EE),

Haskell, TX, 12.79, $115; 3.

Kenneth Black (EE), Jacksonville, TX, 14.22, $85 Average 1. Dale Carroll (EE), Richardson, TX, 45.37/3hd., $260; 2. Kenneth Black (EE), Jacksonville, TX, 47.82/3hd., $230; 3. Brandon McQueen (EE), Waxahichi, TX, 49.41/3hd., $170 00 Roping 13 Entries Round 1 1. Ken Garrison (00), Sachse, TX, 11.54, $150; 2. David Davidson (00), Elysian Fields, TX, 12.28, $100

CASH ONLY PLEASE

Wharton County Fairgrounds • Wharton, Texas Saturday • August 18, 2012

9:00 a.m. SHARP!

Admission: $5 Scholarship Donation

Roping panel will classify and reclassify ALL ropers You will be classified by your talent not your horse!

No Minimum Entry for Awards BATTLE OF TH E BEST MATCH ROPING Rufus Haynes vs.

Kenneth McCul lough

Steer Wrestling .........................2 for $125 PeeWees (13 & under) Breakaway...............................2 for $55 Tie Down..................................2 for $55 Juniors (14-18) Breakaway...............................2 for $65 Tie Down..................................2 for $65 Kids Dummy Roping 6 & Under ........................................$10 7-11.................................................$15 Open Breakaway ....................2 for $65 MATCH ROPING 00 Tie Down...........................2 for $110 Co-ed Ribbon Roping.........................$40 #1 Tie Down...........................2 for $110 #2 Tie Down...........................2 for $110 Open Tie Down.......................2 for $150 Order of events same as listed on flyer Changes will be announced.

Round 2 1. Dale Dove (1), Bluffdale, TX, 9.83, $235; 2. Garrett Rose (1), Mckinney, TX, 10.48, $155 Round 3 1. Cole Bolton (1), Jacksonville, TX, 8.94, $235; 2. Doc Hobbs (1), Gainsville, TX, 9.56, $155 Average 1. Rick McLemore (1), Gracemont, OK, 31.83/3hd., $470; 2. Colton Turbeville (1), Scurry, TX, 38.80/3hd., $315

00-S Roping 27 Entries Round 1 1. Freddy Vest (00-S), Pilot Point, TX, 10.5, $210; 2. Brett York (00-S), Waco, TX, 11.34, $160; 3. David Davidson (00), Elysian Fields, TX, 11.95, $105; 4. Steve Ferguson (00-S), Ovalo, TX, 12.27, $50 Round 2 1. Dave Laster (00-S), Alvarado, TX, 10.39, $210; 2. Rex Bland (00-S), Hawley, TX, 10.85, $160; 3. Ruben Wood (00-S), Cameron, TX, 11.52, $105; 4. Steve Ferguson (00-S), Ovalo, TX, 11.64, $50 Round 3 1. Richard Agan (00-S), Trenton, TX, 10.25, $210; 2. Roger Pack (00-S), Rockdale, TX, 10.39, $160; 3. Gary Dean (00-S), Hammon, OK, 10.56, $105; 4. Rex Bland (00-S), Hawley, TX, 11.12, $50 Average 1. Rex Bland (00-S), Hawley, TX, 35.41/3hd., $425; 2. Richard Agan (00-S), Trenton, TX, 37.21/3hd., $315; 3. Steve Ferguson (00-S), Ovalo, TX, 39.31/3hd., $210; 4.

Landon Lambert (00-S), Ovalo, TX, 39.55/3hd., $105

#2 Barnes Saddle Roping May 22, 2012 2 Roping 50 Entries Round 1 1. Ricky Canton (2), Navasota, TX, 9.12, $520; 2. Neal Felton (2), Mt. Home, TX, 9.3, $390; 3. Aaron Jackson (2), Victoria, TX, 9.33, $260; 4. James Zant (2), Shiner, TX, 9.4, $130 Round 2 1. Don Coffell (2), Iredell, TX, 8.39, $520; 2. Shane Cooper (2), Wimberley, TX, 8.43, $390; 3. Clint McCaffety (2), Forney, TX, 8.63, $260; 4. Neal Felton (2), Mt. Home, TX, 8.71, $130 Round 3 1. Juan Flores (2), Iraan, TX, 8.16, $520; 2. Jeffery Hayes (2), Wharton, TX, 8.8, $390; 3. Joe Bob Pirie (2), Thompsons, TX, 8.9, $260; 4. Westyn Hughes (2), Caldwell, TX, 8.96, $130 Round 4 1. Neal Felton (2), Mt. Home, TX, 9.54, $365; 2. Clint McCaffety (2), Forney, TX, 9.79, $245 Round 5 1. Reno Gonzales (2), Magnolia, TX, 8.69, $365; 2. Jim Bob Crow (2), Floresville, TX, 9.61, $245 Average 1. Clint McCaffety (2), Forney, TX, 48.97/5hd., $1,395; 2. Jim Bob Crow (2), Floresville, TX, 50.61/5hd., $1,045; 3. Don Coffell (2), Iredell, TX, 50.80/5hd., $700; 4. Chip Brandes (2), Buffalo, TX, 52.64/5hd., $350

WILD WEST BUCKLES Vendors Welcome

Proceeds benefit the Calvin Greely, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund • Youth age as of January 1, 2012

FMI: Bubba Greely 254-813-7187 • Shirley Greely 254-739-3753 visit www.haynesannualcalfroping.com for updates & changes

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Round 2 1. Don Sims (00), Dublin, TX, 10.82, $150; 2. Eddy Smith (00), Fruitvale, TX, 11.54, $100 Round 3 1. Terry Phillips (00), Marietta, OK, 9.81, $150; 2. Eddy Smith (00), Fruitvale, TX, 11.1, $100 Average 1. Eddy Smith (00), Fruitvale, TX, 38.05/3hd., $305; 2. Harlin Brown (00), Detroit, TX, 40.02/3hd., $205

#1 Roping 20 Entries Round 1 1. Charlie Tully (1), Weatherford, TX, 9.38, $235; 2. Cole Bolton (1), Jacksonville, TX, 10.02, $155

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

CHALLENGE STANDINGS he top 25 money-earners of the 00 Select and #1 Divisions for the current season will be invited to the Challenge Roping at the National Showdown Finals in September.

Challenge Roping: 00 Select Challenge and #1 Challenge; The Top 25 money earners of the 00 Select and the #1 for the current season will be invited to the Challenge Roping at the National Showdown Finals in September.

The Challenge Roping will be two head with a short round for, $200 with, $2500 added and a 100% Payback.

No Money Comes Out Of The Pot.

Round 1 Payout: 1st ~ $250

Round 2 Payout: 1st ~ $250

Average Payout: 1st ~ $2,500 and a Trophy Buckle 2nd ~ $1,800 3rd ~ $350 4th ~ $900 5th ~ $450 Ropers 21 or under (as of the day of the roping) are not eligible to enter the 00 Select Challenge.

Must be 00 Select card holder to be eligible for the 00 Select Challenge.

Must be a #1 card holder to compete in the #1 Challenge.

EE Dale Carroll Kenneth Black

Richardson, TX Jacksonville, TX

00 Harlin Brown Johnny Koether

Detroit, TX Evant, TX

00-S Rex Bland Steve Ferguson

Hawley, TX Ovalo, TX

#1 Colton Turbeville Mason Bowen

Scurry, TX Troup, TX

#2 Jason Massey Ross Tucker

Sulphur Springs, TX Archer City, TX

CURRENT RESULTS 00 Select 1. C. J. Wolf, Giddings, TX, $3,011; 2. Dave Laster, Alvarado, TX, $2,060; 3. David Martin, Bixby, OK, $1,787; 4. Ruben Wood, Cameron, TX, $1,600; 5. Roger Pack, Rockdale, TX, $1,520; 6. Richard Agan, Trenton, TX, $1,475; 7. Danny Stephens, Bay City, TX, $1,000; 8. Sid Miller, Stephenville, TX, $840; 9. Freddy Vest, Pilot Point, TX, $840; 10. Rex Bland, Hawley, TX, $800; 11. Randy Jones, Aubrey, TX, $784; 12. Larry Becker, $729; 13. Gary Wagoner, Abilene, TX, $635; 14. Bodie Read, Aubrey, TX, $635; 15. Bobby Ralls, Weatherford, TX, $610; 16. Bill Akins, Aubrey, TX, $607; 17. Cody Harris, $580; 18. Gary Dean, Hammon, OK, $500; 19. Mareo Lasker, $465; 20. Riley Lambert, Bowie, TX, $445; 21. Brett York, Waco, TX, $415; 22. Eddie Mills, Katy, TX, $310; 23.

Steve Ferguson, $310; 24. Kevin Peck, Trenton, MI, $280; 25. Dennis Mckinley, San Angelo, TX, $265; 26. Cody Dunn, Mustang, OK, $265; 27.

John Guest, Brownwood, TX, $255; 28. Carl Cox, Cameron, TX, $232; 29. Norman Roberts, Huntville, TX, $185; 30. Randy Stone, Stephenville, TX, $145; 31. Mickey Belew, Dublin, TX, $140; 32. David Gaston, Saint Jo, TX, $140; 33. Greg Modesette, Mc Dade, TX, $125; 34. Landon Lambert, Ovalo, TX, $105; 35. Dan Davis, Azle, TX, $90; 36. Carl Kolbe, College Station, TX, $90; 37. Gerry Achille, $75

Each month, Loops will print a list of ropers who have won Showdown positions in the past month.

This report reflects the ropers who have won a Showdown position so far in 2012. For a complete listing of all Showdown positions, please go to www.uscra.com.

Find the USCRA Season Showdown Positions at www.uscra.com.

You can also find event information, event schedule, entry information, results and much more.

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2012 PRCA Tie-Down World Standings

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#1 Division 1. Rick Mclemore, Gracemont, OK, $3,445; 2. Tom Epperson, Cherokee, TX, $2,510; 3. Dalton Dewinne, Helotes, TX, $1,960; 4. Brad Mcreynolds, Groesbeck, TX, $1,840; 5. Marshall Green, Abilene, TX, $1,230; 6. Derrick Hoggett, $1,035; 7. Chad Boggs, Cyril, OK, $1,030; 8.

Sean Mason, $905; 9. Bill Sharber, Konawa, OK, $900; 10. Bailey Thurston, El Reno, OK, $875; 11. Chase Burns, $860; 12. Garrett Rose, Mckinney, TX, $817; 13. Mark Ivy, Mountain Home, TX, $785; 14. Dylan Cosper, Mckinney, TX, $655; 15. Colton Turbeville, Scurry, TX, $540; 16.

Mark Law, Lavon, TX, $525; 17. Jordan Siminole, $470; 18. Cole Bolton, $390; 19. Ronnie Haecker, New Braunfels, TX, $365; 20. Shane Sluyter, Siloam Springs, AR, $360; 21. Joby Rickman, Azle, TX, $340; 22. Coy Leach, Yoakum, TX, $340; 23. Wyatt Shoaf, Bynum, TX, $330; 24.

Steve Dorsett, Bastrop, TX, $325; 25. Guy Yarbrough, $325; 26. Glen Stuckey, $305; 27.

Lane Livingston, Seymour, TX, $295; 28. Kip Boggs, $265; 29. Todd Parks, Axtell, TX, $260; 30.

Ryan Harper, $260; 31. Seth Dylla, Lexington, TX, $235; 32. Kyle Parrish, Dale, TX, $235; 33.

Charlie Tully, $235; 34. Dale Dove, $235; 35.

Cory Jordan, Hawley, TX, $215; 36. Justin Stuckey, Kiowa, CO, $190; 37. Clayton Coone, $155; 38.

Doc Hobbs, $155; 39. Kelly Wampler, Magnolia, TX, $130; 40. Dave P. Laster, Gatesville, TX, $65

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few months ago when I asked my Facebook fans for article ideas, I was overwhelmed with the requests for nutrition and fitness tips. If CRX’D you are anything like me, I like to formulate a plan, before I go into something. I want to get the full benefit from my training.

I think it is very important that everyone in a family buys into the system as a team. That being said, I have two little boys, 6 and 8, and a baby girl. I don’t think it would be fair to expect the same from them, as I do myself. What I try to do with them, as in other areas of their lives, is to encourage them to make wise choices. Just as they are learning to read and write in school, they also need to learn to live healthy lifestyles.

So many people ask me what foods I eat to stay healthy. I try to keep it as simple as possible.

No white Starches No Sugar No Fried Foods No Dairy Now that being said, when I am on the road and traveling all over United States and Canada, I have found that there are 3 keys to this…

Being prepared We always try to have food packed and even prepared ahead of time, so we are never stuck without options.

Make the best choice available Often times when I fly somewhere I pack some food and protein. But you can always find something to eat, even at McDonald’s. If all else fails, go bunless. You may just have to pay a little more to fill up.

Never let yourself get too hungry It is better to eat something that is not the best choice, than to not eat at all. I have learned

this the hard way. You must have fuel to compete, and be at the top of your game. I try to eat anywhere from 4 to 6 meals a day. You can ruin your metabolism by skipping meals.

Most people choose to skip

meals when they are trying to lose weight. Your body is forced to eat up muscle first, and store fat in a survival instinct, defeating the purpose.

Have you noticed that I have not used the word “diet” at all

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ou may be asking yourself what is Prada?

Prada is a high-class Italian fashion company known for its original designs. There was a movie entitled “The Devil Wears Prada” that you may have seen. When I went to the website for Prada they had this video of young GQ-looking men playing guitars. As I watched the video I realized they said absolutely nothing about their clothing products. The reason I believe is because they are selling an image and if they can sell the image they are promoting, then they can sell their product.

2 Corinthians 11:14 says, “Satan himself masquerades as an Angel of Light.” When we all think of Satan we think of this red-faced horned man with a pitchfork. Nobody is going to buy anything from him. However, as Satan masquerades he sells an image. In advertising they say the packaging of a product is everything. No one that I know would buy cigarettes from a scrawny old guy in the hospital who had just come out of open-heart surgery. No, what we do is we buy cigarettes from the Marlboro man who sells an image of authenticity and the cowboy way. People are more apt to purchase alcohol from a friendly bartender than an alcoholic bum who is passed out on the street. Satan masquerades himself in ways that he knows will be successful in seducing us. Satan tries to sell us the products that most reflect what people really want in life acceptance, manliness for men, attractiveness for women, pleasure, success, achievement and the list goes on.

in this entry? That is because the first three letters in the word “diet” spell “die.” That is exactly opposite of what we are trying to do, and that is to live to our full potential. We must eat to live, not live to eat.

I’ve always wanted to preach a sermon entitled “What I Would Do If I Was God.” If I was God, I could snap my fingers and give you a brand new Dodge dually pick up truck. If you wanted a house with an indoor roping arena, I could do that as well.

I would be the most popular man in the land if I could only become God. But of course, I’d have to get God off the throne FIRST. There’s no room on His throne for two. Now of course we all know that’s not going to happen. Satan tried it once; it didn’t work out real well for him.

Satan’s message is: To become great, you’ve got to be God. You’ve got to CENTER on YOURSELF. You’ve got to meet YOUR needs.

You’ve got to lift YOURSELF UP. Jesus said if you want to be great, you must learn to serve.

Satan’s product: YOU as God of your life.

You may not be aware of it, but just as God has chosen to work through man, Satan also works through people we know and trust. If he can surround us with enough people who tell us that wrong is right, that evil is better than good, and that God either isn’t there or doesn’t care, then eventually we begin to listen even though we know they’re wrong. The scripture says, “My people die from a lack of knowledge.” My question for you today is, do you know who your enemy is? Do you really know who your God is? “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33, NIV).

Pastor Randy Weaver Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Service Times: Sundays 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30am Mondays 7:00pm Livestream: Join our Sunday and first Wednesday services live at live.lonestar.tv or go to the Lone Star Cowboy Church Facebook page and click on the Livestream link.

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ike I promised, I would let you know how this spring’s Little League baseball season went for my two oldest boys. The season was long and I have to be honest, the drama of the year was almost too much.

My oldest son who moved into the Minor league this year had a tough battle. The players on his team, like himself were all young and the other coaches and myself were new to the league and looking back, we made some rookie mistakes. As the season wore on, the boys on his team all gained knowledge and became a pretty good team. Although we did not go very far in the season-ending tournament, they played hard and the coaches and I were very proud of them all.

My second oldest son’s team in the Rookie division had a great team; Almost too good at the beginning of the season. I say that because they dominated everyone they went up against. The coaches were great and competitive. This created two problems for his team. Other teams thought we were too competitive,

and the team never really improved. Like the old saying, you are only as good as your competition proved true.

Other teams did improved and the last game of the season brought what I had expected early on, a loss to our team. The end of season tournament found the team as us coaches trying to rebound. As it turned out, the championship game came down to our team facing the team that beat us. It was a tough game. In the end, due to what I believe was a good move from our team that backfired due to unclear rules, they lost the championship.

What I learned over the course of this season is that no matter where my boys found themselves, they enjoyed playing and learning the game of baseball and I believe they both learned more by loosing then they did by winning.

In all, my youngest son in the Rookie division learned to did deep when it counted not only for himself, but for his team. He finished the season with his head held high because he never quit trying and never quite learning. My

oldest son learned that even though things seem to be stacked against him and his team, to never quit. If they worked harder and work together they became better as a team. It took each individual to work on what they needed to, to become better as a team.

Although it was just a baseball season, my boys learned lifelong lessons they will use for the rest of their lives. One learned that he should never hang his head and that hard work pays off when you know you gave it everything you have. My other son learned that not many people succeed by themselves. It takes teamwork and the knowledge and persistence from many people to accomplish something. These are lessons that even as adults we live each day. Weather it is at our jobs, school, W CH VSA hard IN work HOUSEpays PROOF home or P/U in the arena, off.

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