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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-08-11, Page 1414 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, August 11, 2004 Eighth annual Exeter Rodeo rides to success Meagan and Ed Dewettering team up in the team roping during the Slack Sunday morning while (below) Alie Passingham gets some work done on her boots by Steve Margetts. Sunday's Bessie Bingo (above right) was another big success rais- ing almost $3,000 for the Exeter Adult Day Centre.Winning first place in the bingo was Steven Coward.Taking the $300 for second was Danielle Miners and receiving $200 for third was Ken Courtice. From left are Cody and Katy Hern, Shelby Oke, Matthew Hern and Andrea Hern, who supplied two of the contes- tants in the Bessie Bingo. Supplying the third was Robin McKnight. (Right) Trick rider Leann Pollock shows off her skills Saturday afternoon. (photos/PatBolen) Robin Hammond does Sunday during the barrel racing competition while (left) A.J. Vaal has his ride cut short in the Jr. Steer riding Saturday. (photos/PatBolen) a tight circle around the barrel Rodeo wrap up EXETER — The eighth annual Exeter rodeo was the most successful yet with capacity crowds filling the stands under sunny skies. Recreation and facilities superinten- dent Cam Stewardson said this years rodeo was way up in atten- dance, to the point the shows had to be delayed to get every- one in. Stewardson said the entire weekend went smooth, with no inci- dents despite the record crowds. Bessie Bingo was also a success, selling 200 tickets and rais- ing $3,000 for the Exeter Adult Day Centre. "It was an excellent weekend all around," said Stewardson."