One more to go Colton Melby of Backus clears the second of three barrels at the first-ever JAE Winzer BBR Barrel Bash in Motley, held Aug. 29 - 30 at the fairgrounds. A total of 204 riders competed in the event, hailing from all over Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. (Staples World photo by Dawn Schimpp Timbs) Over 200 riders competed at the first-ever "JAE Winzer BBR Barrel Bash" at the Motley Fairgrounds Aug. 29 and 30.

"It was a huge success,"

reported Fairboard President

Rhonda Amundson. "The fairboard wants to

make this an annual event; and hopefully offer two of these a year...one in the spring and one in the fall."

Riders came from all over Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Local contestants included:

o From Motley; Mary Duberowski, Molly Skeesick, Rhonda Amundson, Melissa Christenson, Sherry Johnson, Janelle Jennissen, Michelle Jennissen, Cassandra McLain

o From Cushing; Trish Skeesick

o From Staples; Sandy Wells, Nicole Twa.

Aug. 29

There were 117 entries on Aug. 29; Division Winners (first - fifth place and their times) were as follows:

Quick turn Molly Skeesick, Motley, on her horse Cody Mo, participated in the Barrel Racing Bash in Motley. Molly plans to compete at the national barrel races next April, in Oklahoma. (Submitted photo by Trisha Stanek) o Division 1D - Jill Bradburn, Elco, 15.188; Robert Viaene, Marshall, 15.241; Natalie Fehn, Rogers, 15.302; Linda Richmand, Mayer, 15.363; Jill Bradburn, Elco, 15.373

o Division 2D - Melita Knapper, Lonsdale, 15.69; Laura Carter, Orr, 15.696; Stacy Nelson, Canyon, 15.714; Cadyn Luedemann, Buffalo, 15.767; Maren Luedemann, Buffalo, 15.824

o Division 3D - Amber Hullman, Center City, 16.202; Cayla Melby, Backus, 16.215; Scott Harris, Pelican Rapids, 16.224; Christine Nevala, Sebeka, 16.235; Lori O'Shea, Houlton, Wis., 16.303

o Division 4D - Sarah Hanisch, Park Rapids, 17.195; Trisha Skeesick, Cushing, 17.363; Chloe Fruth, Belle Plaine, 17.409; Leanne Smith, Milaca, 17.416; Rachel Bishop, Park Rapids, 17.482.

Aug. 30

There were 87 entries Aug. 30; Division Winners (first - fifth place and their times) were as follows:

o Division 1D - Jill Bradburn, Elco, 14.923; Jane Melby, Backus, 15.092; Jill Bradburn, Elco, 15.255; Robert Viaene, Marshall, 15.257; Jill Bradburn, Elco, 15.295

o Division 2D - Cayla Melby, Backus, 15.424; Londale Kuschel, Sebeka, 15.430; Sherry Wyffels, Litchfi eld, 15.447; Lauren De- Rouchey, Lakeville, 15.452; Chloe Fruth, Belle Plaine, 15.535

o Division 3D - Laura Carter, Orr, 16.016; Sammy McGuire, Paynesville, 16.024; Amber Hultman, Center City, 16.040; Betsey Kuschel, Sebeka, 16.059; Amie Bruggeman, Verndale, 16.128

o Division 4D - Michelle Jennissen, Motley, 16.930; Melissa Christensen, Motley, 17.101; Monica Quaschnick, Sebeka, 17.134; Trisha Skeesick, Cushing, 17.137; Janelle Jennissen, Motley, 17.246.

Sponsors for the BBR Barrel Bash were JAE Winzer, Grand Casino, Y Knot Liquor, Computerized Electrodermal Screening, Mr. Ed's, Four Legged Lodge, Augers Motley Express, Ten-Hi, Randy and Molly Skeesick, LD-Ranch, Tom Daly, Central Minnesota Refrigeration, Mark Heineke, Trish Skeesick, Bjerga's Feed Store, Morey's Markets, J & B Western Store, Two Rivers Super Market, Mike James, Countryside Restaurant, Motley Discount Liquor, Dairy Queen, Orton's Platinum Car Wash, BRICKS Travel Center, Bremer's, Better Barrel Racers.

Others who helped with the Barrel Bash included Mary and Robin Billman, Randy and Stacy Nelson, Mike and Sherry Johnson, Duane and Michelle Jennissen, Travis and Trish Skeesick, Vicky Arntson, Shari Curell, Cody Kosec, Jason Olson, Donna Klimek, Anne Ness, Mark Heineke, Keith and Rhonda Amundson.