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Jul 30 2009

Go west, young man

Round-Up to launch multimillion dollar renovation of west grandstands

Architect Rendering

The Pendleton Round-Up Association has unanimously decided to spend $8.6 million to dramatically upgrade the west grandstands in time for the rodeo’s centennial celebration in 2010. Round-Up President Randy Severe is in the process of establishing a committee to finalize the agreement with WC Construction of Elgin, Ore., which will serve as general contractor for the project.

The financing for the project comes from several sources. The association will take out a loan to be supported by royalties received from Round-Up’s relationship with Hood River Distilleries for the sale of Pendleton Whisky. In addition, Round-Up has received a private donation from Pendleton Woolen Mills, a long-time friend and partner of the rodeo. Grant funding from various foundations and state and federal monies will round out the funding.

The tough economic times actually inspired the association to act on the project now, according to Director Mike Thorne, who chairs the Long Range Planning Continue reading…

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Jan 29 2009

Wearing Pink Pays Dividends

Round-Up donates more than $20K to
help those battling breast cancer

Tanya Weinke and Tia Gentner of St. Anthony Hospital along with Round-Up President Randy Severe listen to Herb Bitting, of the Cancer Community Renewal Project talk about how much the Tough Enough to Wear Pink donation means to those battling breast cancer.

From left to right: Tanya Weinke and Tia Gentner of St. Anthony Hospital, Round-Up President Randy Severe and Herb Bitting, of the Cancer Community Renewal Project.

PENDLETON, Ore. — In three short years, the Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign held Thursday during the Pendleton Round-Up has become a tradition that helps local women in their battle against breast cancer. In 2008, the event raised a total of $20,271.98. That amount was divided equally between the Cancer Community Renewal Project and St. Anthony Hospital. All money will go to area women fighting breast cancer.

“There’s a song that ladies love cowboys,” Round-Up President Randy Severe said. “Well, cowboys love ladies too. We have a deep appreciation of women and their strength.”

Cancer has touched the two women who spearhead helping in the battle against breast cancer at St. Anthony Hospital. Respiratory Services Manager Tia Gentner and Tanya Weinke, EKG/office assistant, lost their mothers to cancer. Continue reading…

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