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T HE OFFICIAL NEWSLE tt ER F O R T HE GLE nn VILLE CO MMU N I T Y & RO DE O SPRING 67th Annual 2015 Glennville Rodeo Edition 9 EDITION IN THE INSIDE: 2015 RODEO SCHEDULE 2 RODEO Entertainment 3 LOOP RODEO Sponsorship Levels 3 GMVA Rodeo Arena History 4 GMVA Rodeo Royalty 6 Don’t find yourself Gardening Tips w/Pam NEW!! 6 out of the loop Thomas Midnight Pewitt Rodeo 7 NEXT IN THE LOOP COPY DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 DIY Project NEW!! 8 THIS PUBLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AT Local School News 9 www.glennvillerodeo.org Community Events 10 ADVERTISE IN OUR NEXT ISSUE. RATES CAN BE Beef Cook-Off Recipe 11 FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE Games 4 Kids 12 GraB YOUR COWBOY HAT AND ENJOY A WILD, ADRENALINE RUSH OF A RODEO YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO GLENNVILLE RODEO WEEKEND 2015 Legacy Award Recipient Flying U Rodeo Production Western Emporium Store Providing a rodeo partnership for over 50 years The GMVA Legacy Cotton Rosser of the biggest names Award is an annual is a name that has in bronc riding donned event that honors become synonymous outrageous costumes and outstanding individuals or businesses who with quality rodeo hopped aboard some of have made game-changing contributions to production. The Flying U’s best bucking create a better Glennville Rodeo year after Flying U Rodeo horses. year. Each honoree has gone above and has provided the Cotton recognizes beyond to improve the quality of our Rodeo. Glennville Rodeo Gene Autry as the person In 2014 we proudly presented Mary Trichell with rodeo stock for who most influenced with the 2014 Legacy Award Spurs to thank over 50 years. the showman in him. her for her outstanding contributions to our After a ranch During the 30’s, 40’s organization, This year we are proud to accident in 1956 abruptly ended a promising and 50’s stock contractors had a lot of class, honor Emporium Western Store with the career as a rodeo contestant, Cotton purchased silver saddles, matched horses and a flair 2015 Legacy Award for their never-ending Carol Goldwater Durst and Stephen the Flying U Rodeo Company. For the past for showmanship. Every cowboy rode in support and contributions to our local rodeo Goldwater, Third Generation and several decades, Cotton and his family have the grand entry during the heyday of rodeo dating back to 1966 at the 16th Annual Current Owners worked to make the Flying U one of the in such places as Madison Square Garden Glennville Rodeo. most successful stock contracting firms in in New York, Chicago, Houston, Fort Worth The Emporium Western Store, a familiar The Emporium Western Store is a well- professional rodeo. Cotton has long been and Boston. Cotton has always tried to bring local landmark at 1031-19th Street in known institution in Kern County as well as in known for his outstanding rodeo productions, some of that pageantry and color back to Bakersfield, Calif., started over 100 years ago the Western industry. In fact, the Emporium has including the flamboyant opening ceremonies rodeo. and has been serving valued customers ever been recognized frequently by manufacturers presented at the National Finals Rodeo, the In addition to their responsibilities with since. The store was founded in 1909 as a and others as being the best in the state or Houston Livestock Show and the Grand the Flying U, Cotton and his wife, Karin, true “emporium” or general store in the heart even the country. The store has won awards National Rodeo in San Francisco just to own and operate Cotton’s Cowboy Corral, of downtown Bakersfield. In 1928, it was such as the “Wrangler PRCA Dealer of the name a few. Rodeo is show business as far a Marysville, CA western wear store. Both purchased by Isaac Rubin, grandfather of the Year”, the “Justin Boot Company Dealer of as he is concerned. According to Cotton, Cotton and Karin have pilot’s licenses and current owners, and has remained in the family the Year” and the “Resistol Hat Windy Ryan “You have to run the show, you can’t let the Cotton has served on the PRCA Board of through three generations. In 1946, operation Award.” In 1995, the Emporium was the first show run you. If you don’t keep the audience Directors. of the store passed to Rubin’s daughter and Western store outside the state of Texas to entertained they will go somewhere else.” The Rosser family lives a life that revolves son-in-law, Rose and Al Goldwater. It was in win “The Western Image Award Retailer of Keeping his competition in mind helps around professional rodeo. The spirit and 1948 that Al Goldwater began to convert the the Year” for a single location store. Locally Cotton’s creative juices flow. He has been showmanship of the old west is alive and store into a specialty Western clothing store, it has been voted the “Best Western Store in inspired in the past to bring such events to well in the form of Cotton Rosser. Life on one of the first in California, and changed the Kern County” every year since 1998 when rodeo as Bull Poker, Roman Chariot Races, the rodeo trail is not easy, but he manages to name from “The Emporium” to “Emporium The Bakersfield Californian started its annual Bull Teeter-Totter and the “Wild Ride” - make a living doing what he loves...living the Western Store.” Currently the Emporium readers’ poll. which has blown fans at the Red Bluff Round- life of a cowboy! Western Store is owned and operated by the The strength of the Emporium over the years Up away the past couple of years as some FlyingURodeo.com Goldwaters’ two children, Stephen Goldwater has been its service, selection and value. You and Carol Goldwater Durst. can find a wide selection of boots, hats, jeans, Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. Cont’d on Page 7 — Maya Angelou 2 Spring 2015 In the Loop 2015 Glennville Rodeo Schedule Ticket Information SATURDAY, MAY 31st 5:00 PM Glennville Rodeo Queen Speech and Modeling Competition and Dinner. PUBLIC IS INVITED - $10 per person for dinner. Pre-sale Tickets are available at the Emporium Western Store or on line at Thursday, JUNE 4th !!! www.glennvillerodeo.org !!!! 12 NOON Campground Opens to public Presale Ticket Prices: Adult $12.50 All campsites are designated and limited. These are “dry camp” campsites. All campsites are assigned on a “first-come, Children 3-12 $ 8.00 first-serve” basis. No reservations will be accepted. Day of Event Prices: Adult $15.00 NO campers or trailers from the public will be allowed to set up before Thursday, June 5th at 12 noon. Children 3-12 $10.00 4:00 PM Glennville Rodeo Queen Horsemanship Competition G U N R A F F L E GMVA Beer Stand will be OPEN Saturday Night Barrel Racing is produced by the West Glennville Rodeo Commemorative Henry Coast Barrel Racing Association. Contestants can register through their website at Repating Arms 30-30 Lever Rifle 7:00 PM Wild Rag and Spaghetti Dinner Dinner proceeds benefit Glennville 4-H Club www.westcoastbarrelracing.com (with custom engraving - one of a kind!) Saturday Jackpot Roping Produced by Paul Mullins and Tickets are $10 each. Thunderhead Ranch. Contact Bruce Carver for tickets at 393-1516. Friday, JUNE 5th For more information call 818-314-0635 Tickets will be available all rodeo weekend. 9:00 AM Small Miracles Foundation Benefit Roping Sign-Ups 10:00 AM Small Miracles Team Roping $4000 Added Money: 4 in 1...4 for $40 (Pick 1/Draw 1; #5, #7, #9 and #11 all Connect with the Band in one pot) Buckles to average winners. 5:00 PM Cocktails - 7:00 PM Small Miracles Foundation Dinner, Live Auction (following dinner) and Dance “Branded Heart” featuring Steve Woods Band Saturday, JUNE 6th 8:00 AM GMVA Jackpot Roping Registration 9:00 AM GMVA Jackpot Roping begins Open Draw 3 for $30; Pick 1/Draw 1 or Draw All 3 for $30; #5-1/2 Pick or Draw 3 for $30. Saddle to High Money Roper, Buckles to Average Winners. 5:00 PM Barrel Race-Practice Runs. 7:00 PM Lauren P. Small Memorial Barrel Race for $1,000 added money! 8:00 PM GMVA Rodeo Dance featuring “Branded Heart” Mutton Bustin’ sign-ups are at the Emporium Western Store only Sunday, JUNE 7th Jason Gill, Greg Elam, Don Abbot, Jimmy Pettis & Jim McCartney ON MAY 1ST! Limited to 15 entries. Branded Heart, local country favorites, will perform at the Must be 5 years old and no more 9:00 AM Cowboy Church at GMVA Hall 2015 Glennville Rodeo dance on Saturday, June 6th. This band than 50 pounds. 7:00 AM -10:30 AM Breakfast offers original music and foot-stomping covers of traditional 10:00 AM Parade entries check in at Linn’s Valley School and contemporary country, with a little rock and roll. The band 11:00 AM Rodeo Round Up Parade Begins - Downtown Glennville is currently the house band at the Buck Owens Crystal Palace. 11:30 AM Parade Concludes at Rodeo Grounds/BBQ in Park The doors will open at 8 PM and the cost of $5 per person. 11:30 PM Rodeo Gates Open All guests must show a valid ID in order to purchase drinks at the bar. We will party with Branded Heart until midnight. 1:30 PM Queen Coronation Come join us for a great time and a great way to kick off the !! 67th Annual Glennville Rodeo Begins !! 2015 Glennville Roundup Rodeo! Local Business Raises Over $42,000 Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices.