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Jake Grossmiller, a legendary rodeo announcer known to generations of rodeo fans throughout the Northwest and particularly at the Fort Dalles Rodeo, died at his home Aug. 19. He was 80.

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Who will be selected as Little Miss Royal Ann and Little Mr. Royal Andy for the 40th annual Northwest Cherry Festival?

That’s up to you. Voting is now underway at Rivermark Community Credit Union, 1240 W. 6th St., in Cascade Square.

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The Columbia Basin Rodeo Club had three of its five high school members pick up state qualifications and also had Condon Elementary School sixth grader Kallyn Wilkins crowned as the Oregon Junior High State Pole Bending champion. Bryce Harrison, of Condon, earned his state bids in two events, and Morgan Brumley, a sophomore out of Dufur, is headed to state in both pole bending and barrel racing. Joely Patnode, a junior from Arlington High School, punched her state tickets in barrel racing, goat tying and breakaway roping. Patnode and partner, Jacee Currin, are also going to state in the team roping event.

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Distinguished Young Women of Wasco County participants and committee report their Pizza Night fundraiser at Spooky’s Pizza was a huge success.

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Seven young sure-shots advanced qualified for the annual Knights of Columbus Hoop Shoot district championship, set for Feb. 8 at Wy’east Middle School.

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Cody Colloton, 15, above center, won the $500 top prize in the annual Rock Paper Scissors competition sponsored by Andrew’s Pizza and Mr. Elive Productions Sept. 5.