Spring Round-Up a success
By Dee Crane
The Ninth Annual Spring Round-Up hosted by the area’s outfitters and guides was once again very successful. Thanks to everyone who supported the efforts of the Clearwater Valley Chapter of the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Associations to provide the area communities with a fun and enjoyable day.
There were over 175 people who attended the Spring Round-Up, held April 11. They were entertained with live music by STAMPEDE! and Alan Halvor-son, as well as the Idaho State Championship Elk Calling Contest which was sponsored by Mona Vie.
Throughout the day there were numerous games and raffles including the ever-popular Musical Saddles, events for the kids, and several educational demonstrations. It was a fair day for weather and a great place for fun and feeling good about supporting people in the area communities.
The annual Rib-eye Steak Dinner was again, the ‘Best Darn Steak in the Valley!’ Nearly 200 steaks were served with all the trimmings. Dutch oven specialties were again a delight as was the shrimp for the steak.
The Live Auction and a Silent Auction took place throughout the day. Participation was good and the people of the Clearwater Valley will benefit because of its success. Four area high schools will receive ‘I Love Idaho’ scholarships and 50 percent of the proceeds go to the area project ICARE (Cancer Assistance and Recovery Effort) which was started by members of the CVC-IOGA.
Winners of the ICARE raffle prizes included: Olivia Farr of Challis, won the pink camo ATV, and Penny Keck of Kooskia, won the pink BB/pellet gun.
All in all, the Spring Roundup was very successful and a lot of folks enjoyed the day. Thanks to all who participated and donated to help the community event to be such a success. We’ll see you next year! YeeHaw!
Winners of the Elk Calling Contest were:
Professional
1st-Larry Lansdowne-Idaho City
2nd-Joe Martinez-Idaho Falls
Adult
1st-Dennis Harper-Orofino
2nd-Rick Carver-Orofino
3rd-Dirk Durham-Moscow
Youth
1st-Stefan Hiebert-Orofino
2nd-Bailey Cregger-Orofino
3rd-Michael Brown-Juliaetta
PeeWee
1st-Tuff Ryder Tall Bull - Lewiston
2nd-Brayden Turcott-Orofino
3rd-Stevyn Fletcher-Orofino
Stefan Hiebert of Orofino was the youth division winner of the elk calling contest held during the April 11 Spring Round-Up.
Dr. Dennis Harper (left) was the winner in the adult division of the elk calling contest held during the Spring Round-Up April 11. He is pictured with Tuff Ryder Tall Bull of Lewiston (center) and Larry Lansdowne of Idaho City (right), the winners of the pee wee and professional divisions (respectively).
STAMPEDE! and Alan Halvorson provided live music during the 9th annual Idaho Outfitters and Guides Spring Round-Up held on April 11 at Orofino City Park.