Supplement to The Interior News and Houston Today — Wednesday, June 11,1986 KINSMEN CLUB OF SMITHERS 12th ANNUAL RODEO June 14 & 15,1986 Page 2 — The Smithers Kinsmen Rodeo — June 1986 Many K’s involved Kinsmen Rodeo in the family SMITHERS — For the last few Kinsmen in Smithers, and Carter The Smithers Kinsmen have Although the rodeo is the Kinsmen put an enormous weeks leading up to this says they volunteer their time in drawn on support from the Kinsmen’s largest annual event, volunteer effort into each year’s weekend’s Smithers rodeo, Bar­ organizing, setting up and runn­ Telkwa and Terrace groups, the the bottom line is to make as rodeo, it is only but a part of rie Carter’s telephone hardly ing the entire event each year. Kinettes will volunteer their ef­ large a profit as possible. stopped ringing. The Trooper/Chilliwack rock forts by doing all the catering, Because, even though the cont’d page 3 “ Practically all I’ve been do­ concert alone will tax the entire and the K40, all the “ retired” ing is answering the phone,” said membership, when about 40 peo­ kinsmen age 40 and over, will Carter, who is this year’s rodeo ple are required, says Carter. help out with bar service. chairman, a position he has held Some will be required to protect If all goes well, Carter hopes eight times since the Smithers the indoor pool in the civic cen­ to net between $15,000 and Smithers Texaco Kinsmen began sponsoring the tre. $18,000 from this year’s rodeo. event 12 years ago. “ We’re not cowboys,” he says ( 1985) of the Kinsmen. “ This is a fun­ draiser; at the same time we’re COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS hoping to bring the town together by providing this kind Engine rebuilding, tune-ups brakes and steering of family entertainment.” Fully qualified mechanic on duty Organizing for a rodeo on a volunteer basis is no small task. Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily Carter says this year’s rodeo 847-3701 3891 Highway 16, Smithers will be the second biggest event in Smithers after the fall fair, and he estimates rodeo week will pump some $800,000 into the local economy. The rodeo itself is one of B.C.’s largest. “ Judging from beer consump­ tion I’d say we’re the second largest,” he laughs. Carter expects some 8,000 people will be attending all the events at the rodeo grounds and entertainment elsewhere. Rodeo 'Quality controlled concrete Precast septic tanks competitors will be here from as 'Bulk concrete, sand and gravel Patio slabs far away as Alberta and some Concrete pump and Hiab rental FREE ESTIMATES northern U.S. states. Barrie Carter has been involv­ ed in organizing the rodeo since the Kinsmen were first approach­ ed 12 years ago and asked to Tatlow Road, Smithers 847-9719 start a serious rodeo after years of no one taking the initiative. “ The Kinsmen built the entire grounds,” says Carter, adding that the Kinsmen run the rodeo grounds of what has since Go to it, Kinsmen! Good luck, Smithers Kinsmen, become part of the fall fair We wish you all the best on your 11th annual rodeo grounds. for your 11th annual rodeo This year the competition in the rodeo should be stiff. The For all your home decorating needs, organizers have doubled the amount of money they con­ AL’S CUSTOM CALL FIRST CHOICE INTERIORS tribute to the purses in the three “ roughriding events” : bull, • DRAPERY • LINO bronco and bareback, the three AUTOBODY LTD, • BLINDS • CERAMICS events which are the most ex­ • CARPET • PAINT citing to watch and which draw Yellowhead 16 • WALLPAPER the largest crowds. Access Road Carter hopes to attract better Roll-on Spantex or Sheet Vinyl cowboys with the bigger purses. Smithers, B.C. “ A good cowboy will be able A L GIDDINGS Sundeck Specialty Coatings to pick up a few grand,” he said. PHONE Free Estimates on Organizing a rodeo of this 847-9726 magnitude is always a risky Residential or Commercial financial endeavor, says Carter, Materials & Installations adding that there have been good MAJOR & MINOR ones and bad ones in the last 12 REPAIRS Only ONE years. application A FULL needed Although he says this is his last 360° GUY CHART FIRST CHOICE year as rodeo chairman — “ it’s a FRAME PACK Lifetime warranty on new vehicles helluva lot of work” — the pro­ INTERIORS LTD. blem is finding a successor who Hwy. 16 East. Smithers 847-4640 knows what they are doing. The latest in paint and equipment, including top-of-the line “ It’s a big business now,” he acrylic paint and a Devilbiss spray booth for clean, clean says. paint jobs. There are a total of about 20 The Smithers Kinsmen Rodeo — June 1986 — Page 3 from page 2 Many working what this organization does each need financial help to go to the year. city for medical reasons, grad After the many weeks, days student bursaries, Special Olym­ and hours of organizing, setting pics, toastmasters, young up. running and shutting down writers’ workshop, and the child the Smithers rodeo by Kinsmen I.D. program in conjunction volunteers, they go back to pro­ with the RCMP. viding the innumerable services The Kinsmen also organize the and charities they wholly or par­ Bulkley Valley Oldtimers night tially finance. in conjunction with the Telkwa Nearly everyone has benefitted club, when senior citizens from at least to some degree by the ser­ the entire area are given vices the Kinsmen provide transport to and from a big Barrie Carter joined the Christmas bash; they set up the Kinsmen 17 years ago because all Haunted House on Hallowe'en his close friends were there, but night, says Carter. also because “ more than any He says the Kinsmen Associa­ other thing, it’s the fellowship.” tion of Canada is the country’s Carter says they receive hun­ largest donator towards cystic dreds of requests annually from fibrosis research, the research in­ people and organizations. to the deadly hereditary disease Asked to name a few to which which attacks children and for the kinsmen contribute, either which there is still no cure. financially or through labour, The Kinsmen also totally fund Carter lists amateur sports Vancouver’s G.F. 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Highway 16 W est, Sm ithers — 842-3784 After hours— Parts 847-9502 Service 847-9685 Page 4 — The Smithers Kinsmen Rodeo — June 1986 They’re here Rodeo Stars to watch for at the 1986 Kin spectacle SMITHERS — Who’s hot at the “ In junior barrel racing the Shannon Allen of Kispiox with Smithers Rodeo this year? one to look out for is Anna 200. “ Just about everybody. It’s Campbell,” Soffel said. Jimmy Cooper leads men’s been really tough this year,” said And ladies’ goat tying? “ Oh with 550 points. Rod Spiers has Audrey Soffel, secretary of the gee, I’m leading that. Audrey 520. Yellowhead Rodeo Cowboys’ Soffel.” Ladies’ ail around? Soffel Association (YRCA). The YRCA Jimmy Cooper from Dawson leads with 550 points followed by has first-appoved the rodeo for Creek leads team roping. Craig Rhonda Anderson with 420. the second time this year. Kohorst of Prince George leads This is the YRCA’s third year, Conrad Nunweiler from steer wrestling, and his wife San­ Soffel said. “ We started so all Grande Prairie leads the associa­ dy Kohorst is tops in ladies barrel these cowboys in the area could tion in bareback, and Dominic racing. have somewhere close to com­ Valine leads in bull riding, she And junior breakaway roping pete.” said. “ He was the only person is being led by local Bryce Glaim. Since its formation a new who rode his bull for eight In overall point standings, An­ rodeo has started up in Fort St. seconds and qualified at Kispiox na Campbell leads the juniors James, and the Vanderhoof last weekend. He’s also leading with 310, followed by John Edey rodeo has been revived, she said. COMPLETE LINE OF SKI EQUIPMENT saddle-bronc riding for the of Vanderhoof with 210 and Having first approval means REPAIRS AND RENTALS year.” the YRCA helps advertise the Rod Spiers of Dawson Creek Smithers rodeo, and “does all leads in calf roping, she said. the little things to prepare” , she “ In ladies’ undecorating, said. “ We set up the barrels, set Fam ily Ski and Sport Shop Ltd. where you run out and pull a rib­ the timers, stake the ribbons.” The rodeo committee mans the bon off a steer, Rhonda Ander­ HUNTING AND FISHING SUPPLIES son from Houston is leading,” gates, she said. “ Smithers usual­ ly has a lot of people who help LIGHTWEIGHT CAMPING FOR THE HIKER Soffel said. SKATE REPAIRS AND SHARPENING Junior goat tying is being led out.” by Debbie Reimer of And a lot of people who come Vanderhoof, and Tim Billyboy and enjoy the rodeo, she said.