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FREE JUNE 28, 29 & 30 2018 Admission to the Manawa, Wisconsin Rodeo Grounds! Thursday H 7:30 PM Friday H 7:30 PM Saturday H 2:00 PM H 7:30 PM 1-800-747-6336 Like us on Facebook Thursday Night Rodeo Followed by Fireworks Chicken BBQ Saturday Only th IT’S TOP PROFESSIONALTH 58 Anniversary! RODEO 60 ANNIVERSARY Sponsored by Manawa Lions Club History of the Mid-Western Rodeo

Manawa - The legend of was known as Rodeo City. enue to local businesses in This award is given to show the Manawa Rodeo began 59 Six weeks prior to the event, Manawa. The Manawa Lions the contestants’ appreciation years ago, when local busi- Lions Club members were re- have donated over $800,000 for the efforts of the people ness man Carl Dretzke was quired to wear western hats, to schools, the rescue squad, or organizations that put forth traveling in the western part and faced a fine of 50 cents parks, high school scholar- the extra effort to improve of Wisconsin and saw a sign and endured the ridicule ship fund, and other civic or- their sport, promote growth, advertising a Bob Barnes of their fellow Lions if they ganizations. 15,000 people increase their fan base, and Rodeo. Carl thought it might broke the rule. Local business attend the rodeo each year keep the rodeo growing as a be a good fundraiser for the people got into the act by to watch not 27 but the 350 sport. “Awards given at year community, and brought the dressing with a western flair entrants competing for not end are kind of a big deal to idea to the Manawa Lions and running rodeo specials $2,000 but a $32,000 purse us, because the contestants Club. The Lions Club formed along with ticket giveaways at plus entry fees. are the ones doing the voting, a rodeo committee and con- their establishments. The little The Mid-Western Rodeo and if they like it we must be tacted Bob Barnes, a rodeo cowpokes looked forward to was selected the Great Lakes doing something right,” stated stock contractor, who in turn seeing horses in the parade Circuit Medium Rodeo of the Peter Ziebell Mid-Western invited them to his ranch in and maybe a chance at some year in 2007, 2008, 2009, Rodeo Chairman. 2018 marks Iowa to watch a rodeo. Casey free candy. Every child in the 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, the 60th year that Rodeo City Klemm, the local barber, and rodeo audience dreamed that 2015 and 2017. Considered will proudly pull together over Carl made the trip to Iowa this might be the year they’d the largest category, the me- the 4th of July weekend, as in representing the Manawa win the free pony given away dium rodeo includes twenty the past, to bring Rodeo fans Lions. They liked what they at each performance. Over one rodeos in nine states from all over the U.S. a family saw, and agreed that Manawa the past 59 years the Mid- (Wisconsin, Michigan, Indi- show that they won’t forget. should host a Championship Western Rodeo has meant ana, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, And that is truly what legends Rodeo. The town of Manawa over 1 million dollars in rev- Iowa, Kentucky, and Missouri). are made of. 2 | Mid-Western Rodeo 2018 History of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Legend has it that rodeo first rodeo which evolved into community is still dependent was born on July 4, 1869, rodeo as we know it today. on his skill with a rope or his when two groups of cowboys Today’s professional rodeo ability to ride a bucking animal. from neighboring ranches met cowboy is a bit different from The cowboy code still dictates in Deer Trail, Colo., to settle an his 1800’s predecessor, but that a cowboy ought to help argument over who was the the ideals, showmanship and his fellow competitors, even best at performing everyday hard work are still valued by though they might be compet- championship - he can par- ranching tasks. That compe- today’s competitors. A cow- ing for the same paycheck. ticipate in one of many rodeos tition is considered to be the boy’s standing in the rodeo While some things have close to home each year. Over changed since the last cen- 600 are held throughout the tury, most of the changes have country year-round, from small been for the better. town venues to arenas in Las Now the cowboy travels Vegas. much of the time in custom The PRCA staff consists of made rigs or flies from one about 70 full time employees, rodeo to another either by but grows to commercial airline or charter nearly 100 during the peak plane. rodeo season. The PRCA Even if a PRCA member headquarters, established in doesn’t’ have the inclination to 1979 in Colorado Springs spend more than 200 days a also houses the Pro Rodeo year on the road in search of a Hall of Fame and Museum of berth in the Wrangler National the American Cowboy. Finals Rodeo - the sport’s Past, Present & Future of WPRA The Women’s Professional Rodeo women. Today, the fast paced event Association was formed in 1948 when of barrel racing dominates the activi- 38 cowgirls came together in San ties of most WPRA members. WPRA Angelo, Texas, to create an organiza- barrel racers compete for millions of tion dedicated to the promotion and dollars each year, culminating in 12 advancement of women in the sport circuit finals rodeos held throughout of rodeo. The earliest pioneers of the the country, the Dodge National Cir- Girl’s Rodeo Association (GRA) were cuit Finals Rodeo held in Pocatello, ropers, bronc riders and barrel racers. Idaho, in April and the Wrangler Na- They were fed up with a system, which tional Finals Rodeo held in Las Vegas did not grant them competitive oppor- each December. tunities in the arena and when it did, In addition to the traditional events, operated under unfair conditions. the WPRA has formed new programs The GRA began with 74 original to the Women’s Professional Rodeo to promote growth in the industry. members with 60 approved con- Association. It is the oldest women’s The WPRA . . . the past, present tests and total payout of $29,000. sports association in the country and and future of women in rodeo! In 1981, the GRA changed its name the only one governed entirely by 2018 Mid-Western Rodeo | 3 THREE HILLS RODEO DAVID Manawa – Stock Contractor for the the “thrills and spills” that Three Hills is Three Hills Ro- MOREHEAD 60th Annual Mid-Western Rodeo is known for! deo is a family Three Hills Rodeo, Inc of Bernard, Iowa. In fact, it’s a combination of strong owned and oper- It’s not your average rodeo when Three animal athletes, dedicated contestants, ated business. Hills Rodeo comes to town! For over amazing production, and most impor- With two genera- 32 years our family has made rodeo not tantly, our FANS that really makes a tions working to- just our business, but a lifelong passion Three Hills Rodeo the world-class event gether, our family to entertain and keep rodeo, America’s to attend. Aside from the best, edge is committed to ex- original sport, alive. World-class en- of your seat action, Three Hills Rodeo ceeding the high- MARLA tertainment, turn-key production, and knows how to entertain any crowd! Fans est standards for MOREHEAD award winning livestock are all part of know they can expect the best in live en- rodeo production, why we stand out in a crowd! tertainment. Stunning production, spec- animal care and most of all, a dedication The Three Hills Ranch, in Bernard, tacular specialty acts, show stopping of excellence to our fans. The proof is Iowa is where it all begins. Over 500 stunts, and great music are only the be- in our product, a nationally recognized head of bucking horses, bulls, and cow ginning of what Three Hills has to offer. breeding program and unbeatable ro- and calf pairs graze our lush green pas- We’ll light you up and leave you smokin! deo entertainment. tures! We pride our- selves in our “Born to Buck” program, where we have dedi- cated years of hard work refining blood- lines making them one of the very best in the business. It’s proven year after year, that Three Hills animal athletes are at the top of their game, winning awards and traveling the coun- try showcasing their natural abilities and talents! Our “Born to Buck” program will without a doubt pro- vide your event with

4 | Mid-Western Rodeo 2018 Rodeo Announcer Pro Rodeo Announcer Roger Mooney pede, 5-time Dodge National Circuit Fi- returns for his 22nd year the at the 60th nals Rodeo, 10-time High School Rodeo annual Mid-Western Rodeo. Finals and the Women’s Professional Ro- Known for announcing rodeo from the deo Association Announcer of the Year. back of his horse “Flash” and calling the Roger’s wife, Ashley, joins in the pro- Manawa Rodeo the”Rose Garden of duction side of the rodeo performance Wisconsin,” Roger is a household name providing the music and setting the at- among rodeo fans. Born and raised in mosphere for “the greatest show on dirt”. Ellijay, Georgia, Mooney’s career began by accident in 1984 when in college, he When not rodeoing, Mooney can be found stepped in for the scheduled rodeo an- in the recording studio making radio and nouncer who had a heart attack. In short TV commercials, raising registered Angus time, Mooney went from being a contes- cattle or playing with his two kids, Cash tant to one of the best announcers on the and Morgan. You can also catch him on circuit with announcing accolades that in- occasion on the Outdoor Channel and clude 2-time NFR, 5-time Calgary Stam- ESPN.

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2017 Manawa Lions/ Git Yer 50/50 Ticket! Mid-Western Rodeo Raffle Winners Watch for the 50/50 ticket sell- n $2500 – Dale Mathesen – Amherst, WI ers at each rodeo performance n $1000 – Larry Sandvick – Kaycee, WY and “git yer ticket!”. n $100 13 winners - You may be the lucky winner n Cheri Meyer – Hortonville, WI of half of the pot. In years past, n Ben Spindler – New London, WI rodeo fans have taken home over n Tom Olson – Ripon, WI $4,400! n Ron Taylor – Appletong, WI n Bill Doggett – Villa Park, IL n George Henrich – Merrill, WI n Mark Caswell – Appleton, WI n Ashley Graham – Waupaca, WI n James Thiel – Hortonville, WI n Rick Ogle – Manawa, WI n Andy VanDerGeest – Merrill, WI n Sandi O’Heron – Bangor, WI n Tracy Lessor – Shiocton, WI

2018 Mid-Western Rodeo | 5 Rodeo Clown Recently voted 2017 PRCA comedy act of the year, Gizmo McCracken has won numerous awards while entertaining rodeo fans for over 25 years. Gizmo takes pride in the fact that his humor is good, clean, family style comedy. Gizmo travels the country from Canada to Texas, from the East Coast to the West Coast logging thousands of miles a year through dozens of states. Gizmo start- ed his career as a bullfighter and moved into stand- up comedy on a show in Branson, MO. Gadgets and gizmos that went sour were often part of his routine, Thursday Night Fireworks Sponsors: hence the name “Gizmo, The World’s Greatest Inven- SMART MOVE REALTY, LLC tor.” “I supply a Character,” Gizmo states, and many of those characters will find their way into your town and IN MEMORY OF JUSTIN MEIDAM your arena. “I like to keep people looking for me and NEIMOS SEPTIC SERVICE wondering what I am going to do next.” said Gizmo. Regardless of whether you have seen him before or FERG’S DRIVING SCHOOL, LLC this is your first experience you will leave laughing. THE STORE

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6 | Mid-Western Rodeo 2018 SPECIALTY ACT BULL JUMPING BY MANU LATASTE Bull Jumping will be on display at the Mid-Western Rodeo when Frenchman Emmanuel Lataste, whose stage name is Manu Lataste, will leap and flip majesti- cally over a charging bull. Lataste claims to be the world’s only professional bull jumper. The sport in French is not known as bull jumping, it is called, Course Landaise and is a south western French tradition. This tradition asks men and women, without any protection, to enter an arena with a Mexican Bull. As the beast begins his full on attack, the skilled jumper, leaps and flips majestically over the beast. Bull Jumping mixes Course Landaise’s fundamentals with spectacular aerial movements. The livestock originally used for Bull Jumping was a Spanish breed called Toro Bravo. In bull jumping has been a tradition in France for a couple North America, they are called Mexican Bulls. The only centuries. “My father used to do that, my brothers. It restriction on the bull is that its horn tips are covered was kind of normal,” said Lataste. “I have jumped maybe or cut. In a 5 minute performance, 5 to 8 movements 500 bulls. I have broken [bones throughout] my body. I are performed over the bull. Lataste commented that love what I do; it’s my passion.”

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2018 Mid-Western Rodeo | 7 Howdy from the Rodeo Office This ain’t our 1st rodeo it’s our 60th and boy have things changed from then until now! Contestants used to enter a rodeo on the hood of someones car. Now it’s all done online. Their winnings used to be paid out in cash. Now it’s electronically deposited into their check- ing account. Rodeo fans used to purchase tickets at the rodeo. Now tickets can be bought online, through the mail, over the phone and also at the rodeo. This is my 16th year at the rodeo office so I’ve in- cluded some then and now photos of changes in my life. Some things haven’t changed though – The Mana- wa Lions still sponsor the rodeo and also the parade. Another thing that hasn’t changed is the friendliness of Manawa and the volunteers that work tirelessly to put Claire age 11 working Grandaughter Briannah age 8 also on an awesome award winning rodeo. with the calf she will loves riding horse. Everyone has then and now photos and memories. show for 4-H. For those families that are missing someone now, just remember the thens....those happy memories that are kept alive in your heart. The rodeo office remembers the family of Darla Lund, whom they lost last August. Every year we looked forward to see- ing Darla. Her friendliness and zest for fun was evident as we chatted with her in the office. She’d come with her handwrit- ten list of family members and purchase over 20 rodeo tickets hoping to get them all in the top two rows. She’d recount her people,saying them all by name in hopes to not miss anyone. Remembering This year her family will do what she would have wanted them Darla Lund to do, continue the family tradition she started – camping at Bear Lake and attending the rodeo. I hope you all enjoy your family rodeo traditions and celebrate the then and nows with Manawa. Here’s to 60 years of fun brought to you by the Mid-Wes- Grandaughter’s Claire (back) and Taylor (front ) term Rodeo and to 60 more! Yeeee Haaaaaw! riding Mr T with Nana Connie in 2010. Thanks for coming, Connie Klotzbuecher Manawa Rodeo Secretary/Treasurer

The friendly voice helping rodeo fans over the phone is Emily Hoffman. Emily organizes campsites and vendors, takes ticket orders, designed the rodeo t-shirts and does just about everything else to make the rodeo successful. She enjoys the excitement of being part of something big for the community and meeting the diverse group of people attending the rodeo. Taylor age 9 now rides Denver solo.

8 | Mid-Western Rodeo 2018 Rodeo Days: Then & Now

Ticket price $2.00 then and $16.00 now

60th Anniversary Champion Buckle will be given to each event winner.

Using a car hood to take rodeo entries in the early 1960’s

Fallon Taylor, 2014 World Champion Barrel Racer and 7 time NFR Qualifier breaks Mid- Western Rodeo Arena Barrel Racing record July 1st 2017 with a 17.28 Barrel Racing in second run. Fallon hails from Collinsville, Texas. the early 1960’s

2018 Mid-Western Rodeo | 9 RODEO CITY RIDERS DRILL TEAM They’re Loud - They’re Proud - They’re Genuine American Cowgirls!!! In 1999, eight friends performed a short flag presentation routine at the Manawa Mid-Western Rodeo to the strains of The Stars and Stripes Forever and so the Rodeo City Riders Drill Team was born! It was with great sadness this year when our team announced there would be a little less sparkle in the rodeo love and support our rodeo fans sent We are still the Rodeo City Riders Drill arena this year. Unfortunately, we didn’t our way and even picked up a few more Team! have enough riders to support our team riders! The excitement and enthusiasm Buy your 2019 tickets now because for the 2018 rodeo season. Although is strong among our team. you won’t want to miss our ‘Coming we are not performing our signature rou- We are in the middle of our rebuild- Home 2019 Season’ tine, our growing team is still strong and ing year and looking for young talented See you all next year in the rodeo thriving! cowgirls to ride proudly among our arena! Since our announcement in the be- team! ginning of the season, we have felt the We are still Loud. We are still Proud. RCR Drill Team

WRANGLER NATIONAL PATRIOT DONATION OF $1000 TO VA FISHER HOUSE Located at the Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee WI, the Fisher House provides a “home away from home”, al- lowing Veteran’s families to be together during extended treat- ments or hospitalizations. A family’s love is always the best medicine. When a loved one is injured or ill, a Fisher House unites families and relieves the financial and emotional burden of being away from home. Families can be referred to stay at the Fisher House by the medical team working with the Vet- eran. The Milwaukee VA Fisher House has 16 beautifully deco- rated suites where families can stay for no cost. It is located directly across the street from the medical center. The Fisher House creates a warm compassionate environ- ment where families find support and encouragement from others in similar circumstances.

WRANGLER NATIONAL PATRIOT – MILITARY NIGHT The Mid-Western Rodeo has designated Friday night’s rodeo Wrangler National Patriot Military Night. Rodeo Fans are encouraged to wear red, white and blue at this evening performance. The Mid-Western Rodeo and Wrangler are proud of our country and those who fight for it. Now they’re proud to give some- thing back to those soldiers who have been wounded or have fallen, along with their families. Look for the National Patriot symbol on Mid-Western Rodeo Wear sold at the rodeo. A generous portion of the pro- ceeds from the sale of this clothing will be donated to a Wisconsin charity supporting our military veterans and their families. As another way to honor the military, The Mid-Western Rodeo invites all Military members to attend this performance. Members must present Military ID or American Legion membership card at time of ticket purchase and will receive a free seat in the reserved Military/Veteran seating area. Immedi- ate family members will receive a free seat by presenting their Auxiliary Card or Son’s and Daughter’s of Veterans Card. For more information call 1-800-747-6336. 10 | Mid-Western Rodeo 2018 2018 Mid-Western Rodeo | 11 RODEO EVENTS Steer Wrestling For the takedown, one horn is pushed low, the other lifted, nose tilted high. At about the time their horses reach the tail of the hard-running steer, the hazer (a mount- ed helper) keeps the steer moving straight while the steer wrestler, from the opposite side, begins transferring his weight from his horse to the steer. His horse runs on past, carrying the cowboy up to the horns and taking his feet out in front of the steer, in position for the cowboy to slow the steer, turn him, and take him to the ground.

Tie-Down Roping After the catch, watch the cowboy’s speed on the ground. Success depends upon the roper and horse working together, and some would say the highly trained horse is the more important member of the team. The horse must quickly catch up to the calf, position the cowboy to rope it, then main- tain tension on the rope as the cowboy dis- mounts, throws the calf and ties any three of its legs (usually two hind and one front). The tie must remain seconds after the roper remounts and permits the horse to slacken the rope.

12 | Mid-Western Rodeo 2018 RODEO EVENTS

Bareback Riding Watch the front-end spurring motion. Seemingly frantic, it’s deceptive. A good bareback rider is generally in better con- trol of the ride than his wide-open style might indicate. But in this flamboyant event, it’s wild that wins. The trick is to time the spurring motion with the horse’s bucking action. When the horse leaves the ground, the cowboy jerks his knees and his spurs come up to the shoulders. His feet fly up, out and away from the horse. For the cowboy to stay in control, his feet must be back to the shoulders and against the neck when the horse’s front feet come back to the ground.

Barrel Racing Watch the rider “spec” the next barrel even while rounding the one at hand. Fast, exciting and intensely competitive, women’s barrel racing provides colorful contrast to the rugged action characterized by most rodeo contests. Yet as much, if not more, as in other events, horse and rider cooperation is vital to success. The three barrels are “run” in a cloverleaf pattern requir- ing quick turns at high speed to win. Times are so fast and close they’re measured in hundredths of a second. For each tipped barrel a 5 second penalty is added.

Bull Riding Watch for body control and balance. Spurring is not required. Bull riders tend to be smaller, wiry men who look smaller still against the 1,500-2,000 pound animals. They ride with just a flat-braided “loose” rope pulled tight (Not tied-around the animal and held fast by the riding hand.) Although the cowboy isn’t required to spur, you will see many of them moving their feet, scrambling to keep contact with the bull, whose power is too great to permit just one lasting hold.

2018 Mid-Western Rodeo | 13 RODEO EVENTS Team Roping Watch the heeler’s loop. Properly ex- ecuted, a true art form. While the experts make team roping look easy, with five en- tities involved, nothing is simple. The first roper, the header, rides after the steer and ropes the horns or head, takes a dally (wraps the rope) around his saddle horn and turns his horse away, leading the steer. A second roper, the heeler, rides in, ropes the hind legs and takes his daily. In an in- stant, the horses face the steer, the ropes come snug, and a judge signals time. If but one hind leg is caught, a 5-second penalty is added.

Saddle Bronc Riding Watch for a sweeping, front-and -back spurring motion, bronc rein held high. Ideally, the cowboy falls into a stylish rhythm with the horse, feet thrust full forward, toes turned out in the stirrups, as the bronc’s front feet touch the ground. Then as the horse jumps high, the rider crooks his knees, draw- ing his feet back, toes still turned out, along the sides until his spurs strike the back of the saddle. The feet go forward again as the bronc descends. Cowboy beware, however, for stylish though it may be, the horse is strong and moving fast and at whim could violently disrupt the rhythm.

14 | Mid-Western Rodeo 2018 Manawa Lions Club, The Manawa Police Department, The Manawa Rural Fire Department, The Store Sturm Memorial Library & Manawa C.A.R.E.S. Present…

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The Manawa Rodeo Parade begins at 10:00am, Saturday June 30th at Little Wolf High School and ends at the Mid- Western Rodeo Grounds. Over 100 parade entries will follow the parade route on the streets of Fourth, Grove, Union, Bridge, to Depot. See Honor guards, horses, Shriner’s, floats and plenty of free candy! The Manawa Wolves Marching Band from LWHS will strut their stuff along with the River City Rhythm Drumline from Minneapolis, MN and the Emerald Nights Marching Drum and Bugle Corp from Racine, WI. Parade entry categories – Patriotic, Western, Miscellaneous and Antique Vehicles (Autos/Tractors) are awarded 1st 300 fishing poles, donated place -$60, 2nd place- $30 or 3rd place by the Manawa Lions Club - $20. and Horse categories are Team of Horses & Walleyes for Kids will be Wagon or Riding Clubs are awarded $100 given away to children for 1st place, $75 for 2nd place and $50 under 12 years of age at for 3rd place. Individual Horse & Rider cat- the 2018 rodeo parade. egory are awarded $60 for 1st place, $30 for 2nd place and $20 for 3rd place. Find parade entry forms at manawarodeo.org. Entry deadline is June 26th. Entries after deadline will not be judged.

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THURSDAY NIGHT AFTER THE FIREWORKS - AUSTIN HEALEY BAND From Central Wisconsin, this 5 piece variety band plays crowd favorites from country, country-rock, swing to rock-n-roll - plus a few polkas to kick up your heels to!

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2018 Mid-Western Rodeo | 17 Rodeo Chairman HELLO, SO HERE’S THE DEAL: Fifty nine years and here we are again, getting ready for the As thank you for all your help we 60th version of The “Greatest Show on Dirt”. I’d like to take this are going to provide you with one of opportunity to talk about the driving force of the Mid-Western the best professional rodeos you’ll Rodeo. The Manawa Lions Club and all the other volunteers see anywhere and the Mid-Western who are striving to make our community stronger, safer, clean- Rodeo has the credentials to back it er, and just a better place to live. up. Eight times Great Lakes Medium We all know Lions Clubs international provide vision screen- Rodeo of the Year, three Justin Best ing, leader dog training, help with diabetes awareness, and Footing awards, featured on RFD TV’s WPRA today, and the worldwide measles vaccinations, but we also feel very strongly fact that you keep coming back after 59 years makes us think about community, and that’s where the Mid-Western Rodeo we might be on the right track. shines. ENJOY As partners with the Lions Club in 2016 Alone we have Please relax and enjoy a fun filled weekend of rodeo, the committed $10,000.00 to Manawa Area Veterans Freedom big parade on Saturday morning, live entertainment after the Park, $1,000.00 to the MRFD for upgrades to equipment, performance every night, and don’t forget our world famous purchased a tactical vest for the local police department, Chicken BBQ. We strive to make this an event for the whole sponsored the Senior banquet, post prom, athletic programs, family to enjoy. With all our partners, Manawa Lions Club, 4 college scholarships, Badger Boys & Girls, hanging plants Three Hills Rodeo, Roger Mooney, the Rodeo City Riders, and for downtown, eyeglass donations, 1500 Spruce trees given the Pink Ribbon Rebels. We invite you all to come and see us away, collected much needed Coats for Kids, Santa Land, and hope 2018 will be our best one yet! Easter egg hunt, and now I’m getting winded, in short The Mid- Western Rodeo and the Manawa Lions have spent in excess Peter Ziebell Chairman, Mid-Western Rodeo of $40,000.00 locally in our 2016 budget alone. Speaking for myself, my fellow Lions, and every other volunteer, we couldn’t be prouder of our accomplishments. WE NEED YOU! The most important part in this venue is you! Just by at- tending the Mid-Western Rodeo, you are helping those less fortunate than yourselves. I want everyone in attendance to know they’re helping send a kid to the Rosholt Lions camp, or making school a better place, maybe making Christmas a little brighter, or providing vaccinations a half a world away just to help a child survive. Know that the money you spend is affect- Rodeo Chairman Peter Ziebell Leslie Ann welcomes little ing change. We as an organization can’t thank you enough. and his wife Annette with sister Regan Rose to her first grandaughter Leslie Ann. rodeo! Tough Enough to Wear Pink Saturday nights performance has been designated comes to cancer treatment, and FVHO is proud to be the Tough Enough to Wear Pink. Rodeo fans are encour- first choice of patients and families close to home. Found- aged to wear pink in an effort to raise awareness of breast ed over 26 years ago, FVHO now has locations in Apple- cancer. TETWP was created by entrepreneur and breast ton, Neenah, New London, Oshkosh, Shawano and Wau- cancer survivor Terry Wheatley to bring the sport of profes- paca. FVHO’s goal is to keep what’s best for the patient sional rodeo and the western community together to rally at the center of each treatment plan. Proceeds collected against breast cancer. throughout the weekend will be used to provide patients in TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK $1000 DONATION need a gift card to let them know they Funds collected through the “Tough Enough to Wear are cared for by FVHO staff and also Pink” campaign will be donated to Fox Valley Hematol- the wonderful people of NE Wiscon- ogy & Oncology (FVHO). There are many choices when it sin. www.fvho.org 920-749-1171

18 | Mid-Western Rodeo 2018 LYLE SPIEGELBERG VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD For many years the Mana- to the many activities of the Service Award to a person The Lyle Spiegelberg Volun- wa Lions Mid-Western Ro- Rodeo. The Manawa Lions or persons that has spent teer Service Award will be deo had an individual Lion, will honor Lion Lyle for the many years volunteering at presented to one deserving Lyle Spiegelberg, who was many years of his dedication the rodeo and whose hours individual at all four perfor- always there promoting, run- to the Lions Club and the worked do not go to a ser- mances of the Mid-Western ning the events, and seeing Rodeo by giving a Volunteer vice club. This award named Rodeo. ALICE BROWN 2017 LYLE SPIEGELBERG VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

Alice Brown has worked in the Food Stand as far back as 1992 that Lion Vern Josie the food stand chairman has records for, possibly longer. Her favorite area to work is the nacho sta- tion. She works very hard and is dedicated to volunteer-ism as In the early 60’s Rodeo Secretary Lyle Spiegelberg drove well as her commu- the Manawa Rodeo Float in Downtown Chicago parade. His car is under the float! nity. Thank you Alice! JOHN JUSTIN AWARD WINNER JOHN JUSTIN AWARD WINNERS 2002 Floyd Gerl We’re about kick off the 60th edition of the Mid- Western Rodeo. 2003 Cesar Garvida The rodeo always seems to go off effortlessly, or so it may 2004 Ken Groholski seem if you’re not behind the chutes or in the alleyway. An action cam under the announcers stand would show this: 2005 Vern Josie gates swinging unattended, flag girls entering and leaving, 2006 Mary Griffin groups of contestants changing events, pick-up men, 2007 Rick Kamke judges, tractors, Dodge trucks, Barrel Racers, clown acts, Contract Labor, and Bullfighters all with one task at hand; 2008 Bob Bonikowske getting in or out of the arena. This actually goes much 2009 Jim Quinn better than it sounds, mostly because everyone knows what they are trying to accomplish and how to do it. Now 2010 Jason Shelly just for fun let’s throw in a few people who don’t belong back there and you’ve 2011 Patty Roberts got it; chaos turns into a wreck and somebody gets hurt. 2012 Marla Rieckmann Being as efficient as we are we have a cure for that; it’s called Security. Enter the Rodeo City Riders Saddle Club. This group has handled our security for years 2013 Annette Ziebell and the person who puts this all together is Dianne Tully. 2014 Peter Ziebell You truly are a standard of the West, and our John Justin committee woman of the year. 2015 Wayne Heiman Thank You 2016 Gerry Hackbarth Peter Ziebell 2017 Joe Polzien Chairman Mid-Western Rodeo 2018 Diane Tully 2018 Mid-Western Rodeo | 19 Manawa Manawa Rodeo Queen Rodeo Princess My name is Amanda Doman, My name is Sara Harrmann, your your 2018 Mid-Western Ro- 2018 Mid-Western Rodeo Prin- deo Queen. I am 23 years cess. I am 17 years old and am old born and raised in Bear a senior at New London High Creek and am a 2012 grad- school. After High school I plan uate from Little Wolf High on going to college to pursue my School. I currently am em- dream of becoming an Equine ployed at Sturm Foods as a Veterinarian. I currently work two bay lead. My hobbies include jobs. The first one is at Trail View trail riding, competing at local Farms where I train Rescue/ Kill speed shows with my horse pen horses and help find them Jake, tubing with friends and forever homes. My other job is hunting and fishing. milking cows at Oberstadts farm. Since birth horses have been My hobbies include, Trail riding, a part of my everyday life. At FFA, 4-H showing my horses and a young age my parents got me involved with horses by tak- dogs, driving my pony Sky and barrel racing with my trusty horse ing me along with them on trail rides and to speed shows. Lexi. When I was thirteen I joined the Little Britches of Wisconsin My love of horses started when I was born. I was so lucky that my Rodeo (LBW) where I competed in barrel racing and pole mom shared her passion of horses with me. When I was six years bending. Once I outgrew LBW I became a member of the old my mom started taking me to local fun shows and trail rides. I National Barrel Horse Association for a short time and now recently joined the National Barrel Horse Association to continue currently compete at local speed shows and trail ride with my my barrel racing journey. I also do 4-H where I show both my family and friends. horse and pony. I am so excited to promote the Manawa Lions Club, the Mid- When I was little my mom took me to the Mid-Western rodeo. Western Rodeo and the sport of rodeo as the 2018 Mid- After that I have always wanted to become rodeo royalty. I would Western Rodeo Queen. It is truly a blessing and a dream canter my horse around the pasture pretending I was a rodeo come true and I cannot wait for what this year has to bring! princess waving to any car that passed my grandparents farm. I would like to thank the Ziebell family and the Manawa Lions Now I have made that dream a reality! I cannot wait to see what Club for all of their hard work and dedication to put in an this year has to bring! outstanding rodeo year after year. I would also like to thank I would like to thank the Ziebell family and the Manawa Lions Club my family and friends for all of their help, support and words for putting on an outstanding rodeo year after year and also my of encouragement getting me this far. Most of all I would also Mom and Dad with out them I would not be where I am today with like to thank all of you rodeo fans for making us the greatest my horses. Most of all I would like to thank you, rodeo fans for show on dirt! making us the greatest show on dirt and making the rodeo bigger I look forward to meeting you all at the rodeo! and better every year! Amanda Doman I can’t wait to see and meet you guys at that rodeo! 2018 Mid-Western Rodeo Queen Sara Harrmann 2018 Mid-Western Rodeo Princess

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20 | Mid-Western Rodeo 2018 Miss Rodeo 2019 Mid-Western Rodeo Queen Contest Wisconsin 2018 Contestant judging will begin Thursday, June 28th at Amanda Chmielewski is a 6:00 pm and will continue throughout the weekend, with graduate of the University of the crowning to take place at the Saturday, June 30th 2:00 Wisconsin-River Falls with a pm rodeo. Horsemanship will be held on Friday after slack Bachelor of Animal Science is finished approximately 11 am. A new type of horseman- with Equine Management ship competition will take place which will include steer emphasis. herding in the arena with a stock contractor horse and rid- Amanda received her first ing with a flag. Each contestant will attend all rodeo per- horse at the age of 4. She formances to help with the event. has been riding ever since. She has the need for speed. Amanda can be found par- ticipating in various speed events and playdays. She also competed on the Inter- collegiate Horse Show As- sociation – hunt seat team for UWRF. Little did she know her horses would lead her heart to the path of rodeo. Amanda’s favorite equine sport is barrel racing. It combines speed and agility and has a dash of grit. Jacklyn Estreen - 17 year old Jack- Sara Harrmann - 18 year old Sara Wisconsin hosts nearly a dozen professional rodeos every year! lyn is from Seymour and is home from Hortonville is a 2018 graduate of As Miss Rodeo Wisconsin 2018, Amanda Chmielewski will travel schooled. Her hobbies include barrel New London High School. She plans the state and the country representing the Professional Rodeo racing, training horses and fun shows. to attend Black Hawk College to study Cowboys Association (PRCA) and promoting professional rodeos She enjoys helping people with their Vet Technology. Her hobbies include confidence issues. barrel racing, 4-H horse shows, driv- in Wisconsin. ing her pony, hunting and training Outside of horses and rodeo, Amanda enjoys the outdoors rescue horses. Sara is the 2018 Mid- through hunting large game, fishing, and playing in the snow. She Western Rodeo Princess. is grateful for her amazing sponsors and for the opportunity to rep- resent her community and state as an ambassador of the PRCA and the rodeo lifestyle. Tia King - 17 year old Tia from Oneida will be a senior at Seymour High School. Her hobbies include riding horse, FFA, sports photography, and watching all levels of football. Tia is a two time quali- fier for NBHA Youth World in Perry, GA. Thank you Sweeny’s Outfitters 5912 Nagel Rd, Valders, WI for donating a custom pair of Cowtown cowboy boots to the 2019 Manawa Rodeo Queen.

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2018 Mid-Western Rodeo | 21 Mid-Western Rodeo Wear can be purchase at Queen’s Booth and also at the Rodeo Office in downtown Manawa. Trendy original styles of T-Shirts, hoodies, and hats to outfit your whole family. Available in sizes 2T to 3XL. New styles are arriving daily. Shipping available for $5.00 an item.

YOUR HEADQUARTERS FOR: RODEO OFFICE: • General Information 110 2nd St •Queen’s Lost and Found BoothDowntown Manawa • Mid-Western Rodeo Wear 10 am to 5 pm Monday • Resistol Feathers thru Friday in June or • Rodeo Royalty call 800-747-6336. • 50/50 Raffle Tickets purchase

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22 | Mid-Western Rodeo 2018 Manawa Rodeo Queens 1959-2018

1959 July 18-19 Peggy Hilmer...... Plover 1989 July 7-9 Lisa Young...... Bear Creek 1960 July 29-31 Lana Miller...... Manawa 1990 July 6-8 Lori Lee Draeger...... Bear Creek 1961 Sharon Detjons...... Wausau 1991 July 5-7 Rebecca Sekoney...... Shawano 1962 June 30-July 1 Karen Van Handel...... Appleton 1992 July 3-5 Lori Reeck...... Bear Creek 1963 June 6-7 Monica Martin...... Hortonville 1993 July 2-4 Christine Vopelak...... Necedah 1964 July 4-5 Darlene Smits...... Appleton 1994 July 1-3 Tanya Malweg...... Bear Creek 1965 July 3-5 Carol Wohlt...... Appleton 1995 June 30–July 2 Fawn Stevens...... Almond 1966 July 2-4 Sandra Warning...... Clintonville 1996 July 5-7 Diane Carrol...... Antigo 1967 July 1-2 Susan Heinrich...... Manawa 1997 July 4-6 Penny Mehlberg...... Gresham 1968 July 6-7 Pamela Radtke...... Winneconne 1998 July 3-5 Holly Voelker...... Weyauwega 1969 July 5-6 Peggy Wandtke...... Manawa 1999 July 2-4 Kari Beaver...... Weyauwega 1970 July 4-5 Susan Sage...... Berlin 2000 July 1-3 Kate Hansen...... New London 1971 July 3-4 Lynn Mentzel...... New London 2001 July 6-8 Meghan Ercegovac...... Winneconne 1972 July 1-2 Jill Kreklow...... Bear Creek 2002 July 5-7 Elisha Harvey...... Weyauwega 1973 June 30–July 1 Mary Ann Zeise...... Green Bay 2003 July 4-6 Jennifer Savage...... Appleton 1974 July 6-7 Shirley Pelat...... Wisconsin Rapids 2004 July 2-4 Casey Danke...... New London 1975 July 5-6 Cheryl Rivers...... Manawa 2005 July 1-3 Danyelle Werch...... Oshkosh 1976 July 3-5 Julie Melby...... Tomahawk 2006 June 30–July 2 Jamie Lenzner...... Wausau 1977 July 2-4 Roberta Rachwal...... New London 2007 June 29-July 1 Monica Geiger...... Hortonville 1978 July 1-2 Marla Lundin...... Depere 2008 July 4-6 Amanda Breitenfeldt...... Shawano 1979 July 6-8 Valerie Schraeder...... Wild Rose 2009 July 3-5 Rachel Ziebell...... Manawa 1980 July 4-6 Sally Eiseman...... New London 2010 July 2-4 Samantha Senzig...... Shawano 1981 July 3-5 Darla Raflek...... Stevens Point 2011 July 1-3 Brooke Pethke...... Clintonville 1982 July 2-4 Lisa Riske...... Manawa 2012 June 29-July 1 Tracy Wildenberg...... Ogdensburg 1983 July 1-3 Jenny Deal...... Fremont 2013 July 4-6 Shyann Nieland...... Hortonville 1984 July 6-9 Margret Stern...... Ogdensburg 2014 July 3-5 Katie Ubl...... Hortonville 1985 July 5-7 Michele Kemps 2015 July 2-4 Lexus King...... Seymour 1986 July 4-6 Beth Marie Brunner...... New London 2016 June 30-July 2 Makayla Kleiber...... Hortonville 1987 July 3-4 Judy Krull...... Appleton 2017 June 29-July 1 Stefanie Voight...... Brillion 1988 July 1-3 Michelle Kranz...... Elroy 2018 June 28-30 Amanda Doman...... Manawa

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2018 Mid-Western Rodeo | 27 Rodeo Schedule THURSDAY, JUNE 28 SATURDAY, JUNE 30 6:00 PM Vendor and food stands open 7:30 AM Stampede Fun Run/ Walk at Lindsay Park Rodeo arena gates open 10:00 AM Rodeo parade - Downtown Manawa 7:00 PM Pre-rodeo music 11:30 AM Vendor and food stands open 7:30 PM RODEO – Family Night** Chicken BBQ Intermission – Rodeo City Riders Drill Team Sizzlin’ Sonny’s Rockin’ Roadshow 10:00 PM FIREWORKS Rodeo arena gates open Free dance - Live music – Austin Healey 1:30 PM Pre-rodeo music Band Pink Ribbon Rebels Drill Team FRIDAY, JUNE 29 2:00 PM RODEO - Family Day** TBA 2018 Manawa Rodeo Queen Contest Intermission – Rodeo City Riders Drill Team 6:00 PM Vendor and food stands open 5:30 PM Sizzlin’ Sonny’s Rockin’ Roadshow Rodeo arena gates open 6:00 PM Rodeo arena gates open 7:00 PM Pre-rodeo music 7:00 PM Pre-rodeo music 7:30 PM RODEO – Wrangler National Patriot – Pink Ribbon Rebels Drill Team Military Night* 7:30 PM RODEO – Tough Enough to Wear Pink* The Mid-Western Rodeo invites all Military Intermission – Rodeo City Riders Drill Team members to attend this special performance. 10:00 PM Free dance - Live music – Genesse Depot Members must present Military ID or * Fans are encouraged to join the cowboys and cowgirls in American Legion Membership Card at time a show of support by wearing pink, of ticket purchase and will receive a free in an effort to raise awareness of breast cancer seat in the reserved Military/Veteran Seating ** Free child’s ticket with one paid adult ticket – Area. Fans are encouraged to wear red, Thursday and Saturday 2pm General Admission Only white and blue in support of the military, its veterans and their families Intermission – Rodeo City Riders Drill Team 10:00 PM Free dance - Live music – The 308’S Admission FREE ADMISSION TO THE GROUNDS SHOW HELD RAIN OR SHINE – NO REFUNDS ON TICKETS Advanced Ticket Prices – Reserved Adult $16 • Child $7 General Adult $14 • Child $5 Children are ages 12 and under – all tickets $1.00 more at door. ATM on Grounds - NO personal checks accepted for payment. For schedule updates go to our website manawarodeo.org

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28 | Mid-Western Rodeo 2018 FAMILY AND LIONS PRIDE DAY Thursday 7:30pm and Saturday’s 2pm Any Lion wearing a Lions pin, hat, shirt, vest or performance is designated Family and Lions Pride other Lions gear will get a free seat in the reserved Day. Receive a free child’s ticket for every adult Lions seating area. ticket purchased. Offer good for general admission seating only.

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2018 Mid-Western Rodeo | 33 Chicken BBQ & Cowboy Breakfast CHICKEN BBQ SATURDAY ONLY in the Shelter House Serving ½ BBQ’d chicken, potato salad, baked beans, bread and milk 11:00am until gone First Aid COWBOY STYLE BREAKFAST Station can in the Shelter House be found on Serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, toast, fruit, juice, milk and coffee the southeast Friday 7:30am – 10:00am side of the Saturday 7:30am – 9:30am grounds.

34 | Mid-Western Rodeo 2018 ThePink Ribbon Rebels The Pink Ribbon Rebels will be the pre-rodeo entertainment. 2015 where eight young ladies laid the ground for the tale of In 2016, they debuted at the Mid-Western Rodeo and have riding for a cure. expanded their presence to include numerous rodeos through- Members of the Pink Ribbon Rebels use their upbeat per- out the Midwest as well as competitions around Wisconsin sonalities and their passion for horses to help them ride for the and surrounding states. cure. Symbolic of their commitment within their performance, The Rodeo City Riders Saddle Club first organized youth each of these ladies has a personal connection of a family drill team, The Pink Ribbon Rebels don’t just ride for the fun member or friend that is fighting, has fought or lost a battle to and excitement. “They ride for the awareness and cure of breast cancer. breast cancer.” The team is honored to be representing the Foundation for In 2013, the Rodeo City Riders Drill team paired up with Breast Cancer and the people fighting for their lives this very the Wisconsin Horse Council to host its first annual Youth Drill moment. Their performance is a genuine tribute that leaves au- Team Clinic at the Manawa Rodeo Grounds. It was at this first diences with a tear in their eye. youth clinic and the two youth clinics that followed in 2014 and

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Winners will be chosen in three age groups: 1. Color this picture! • 5 years and under • 6 to 8 years old • 9 to 11 years old 2. Fill out this information: Winners will receive a free family pack of Name: ��������������������������������������������� tickets and Rodeo T-shirt Address: �������������������������������������������� Phone number:______Age: ������������� 2018 Contest Winners 3. Send to Mid-Western Rodeo PO Box 952 9-11 year age group and child rodeo ticket design winner Manawa, WI 54949 Brianna Macijeski - Fremont (age 10); Deadline for entries is September 1, 2018. 6 to 8 years-Joshua Wakeley Poysippi (age 8) and 5 years and under Brynn Miller Appleton (age 4).

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