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Friday, 04 June 2010 18:14 |
By Amber Hanneken
Staff Writer
HUGO — Bull riding begins and ends each night of Hugo’s 49th Annual PRCA Rodeo Friday and Saturday.
The rodeo starts at 8 p.m. tonight and continues again at 8 p.m. Saturday. According to PRCA committee officials, three of the top-ranking Professional Bull Riders will be competing: Mike Lee, Stormy Wing and Douglas Duncan. Three famous bulls will also enter the ring Friday and Saturday night: Doctor Who, Hotwired and Who’s Next, which were all in the 2009 National Finals Rodeo (NFR).
Duncan also joins a list of 2009 NFR bull riding champions, who will be making their appearance over the weekend, officials said, including Corey Navarre, Cody Whitney, Tate Stratton and Clint Craig. Another name to look out for in bull riding is Chance Smart, a two-time world champion runner-up and an NFR qualifier.
Saddlebronc fans will recognize Heith DeMoss this weekend, and the second best bareback horse, Dodge, will be in the pen.
Some familiar faces from southeast Oklahoma will be competing in the team roping event. Nick Rowland, of Antlers, will be up Saturday night with partner Bubba Buckaloo of Kingston, Okla. Also competing Saturday will be NFR qualifer Charles Pogue with Jett Hillman.
The rodeo proves to have something for everyone including entertainment by Soper High School teacher and PRCA rodeo clown Allan Dessel.
Hugo banks will get down and dirty in the arena as they attempt to put panties on a calf for the coveted traveling trophy. Security First National Bank holds the title from 2009.
Expert horseman Jerry Wayne Olson will also be putting on a show. His act has been featured at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
The rodeo takes place at Todd Whatley-Lige Hammock Rodeo Arena on North Fifth and Rena Street in Hugo. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate. Children’s tickets are half price. |
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Wednesday, 26 May 2010 21:22 |
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HUGO — Following a closed executive session during a special meeting Tuesday at City Hall, Hugo City Council members unanimously voted to amend and extend the city’s contract with the city of Irving, Texas which sets forth a complex set of circumstances through which Irving may purchase future water from Hugo.
The council now waits for Irving to sign the same contract during its meeting Thursday.
The agreement concerning water purchase and sale extends the contract for five more years and adds an additional $375,000 commitment for legal fees, extending the maximum amount Irving could be obligated to pay to $875,000. Read the full story, subscribe to the online edition: http://www.hugonews.com/transitionHDN.html |
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Friday, 28 May 2010 19:10 |
By Amber Hanneken
Staff Writer
HUGO — Homecoming festivities are a week away with the PRCA Rodeo parade beginning at 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 4.
The theme of this year’s parade is “old time western days” and the chamber is seeking entries with that concept. Cash prizes will be given in the categories of “cutest cowgirl,” cutest cowboy,” “best wagon or buggy,” “best old car,” “best roundup club,” “best float,” “best dressed cowboy on horse” and “best dressed cowgirl on horse.” Deadline to register for the downtown parade is Thursday, June 3. Entry forms can be picked up at the Hugo Chamber of Commerce, call 580.326.7511 for more information.
Chamber President Stacie Pace is requesting that area merchants make a special effort to beautify storefronts for the homecoming weekend. Pace suggested flying flags, placing flowers and encouraged sidewalk sales to drum up local business.
The 49th annual Hugo PRCA rodeo begins at 8 p.m. Friday, June 4 and continues at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 5 at the Todd Whatley – Lige Hammock Rodeo Arena, North Fifth and Rena Street. Friday night is “Pink Night.” Attendees are encouraged to wear pink because the rodeo committee will be donating $1 for every person who wears pink to area women fighting breast cancer. So far, the committee has raised more than $1,000 for the cause.
A dance at the Agriplex featuring local band Lost Highway will follow Saturday night’s rodeo.
Class gatherings begin with registration from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 5 at the Frisco Depot. An open house will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at Hugo High School. Classes celebrating reunions this year are: Fifth – Class of 2005, 10th – Class of 2000, 15th – Class of 1995, 20th – Class of 1990, 25th – Class of 1985, 30th – Class of 1980, 35th – Class of 1975, 40th – Class of 1970, 45th – Class of 1965, 50th – Class of 1960, 55th – Class of 1955, 60th – Class of 1950, 65th – Class of 1945, 70th – Class of 1940 and 75th – Class of 1935.
The homecoming barbecue luncheon and class recognition program will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kiamichi Technology Center, located on East Jackson and 15th Street. Tickets are $15 per person. Master of ceremonies will be Lanny Nash, class of 1960.
Fire trucks will be on display from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Tri-County Autoplex, with free hot dogs and musical entertainment. The 11th Annual Fire Truck parade begins at 2 p.m. Certificates will be awarded for “oldest unit,” “oldest unit still in service,” “newest unit,” “most units,” “unit traveling the farthest” and “best odd and unusual unit.”
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Tuesday, 25 May 2010 21:25 |
SAWYER — A 17-year-old Choctaw County youth was air-lifted to a Tulsa hospital Friday evening after he was shot by his 11-year-old brother.
According to Sheriff Lewis Collins, officers were called to the residence north of Schooler Lake between 7 and 8 p.m. Friday.
Collins said the incident was a domestic squabble that apparently got out of hand, with a 17-year-old attacking his mother and grandmother with a knife.
The teen was said to be attacking his mother when the younger child shot him with a .22-caliber rifle to protect his mother.
Collins said he thought one of the women required stitches. The condition of the teen has not been released. |
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