Sisters is rodeo-of-the-year

For the third time Sisters Rodeo Association has been recognized as the Columbia River Circuit Rodeo of the Year. The circuit includes PRCA rodeos in Oregon, California, Washington and Idaho.

Gary Linton, board member of the Columbia River Circuit said, "The hospitality of your committee for other committees and for rodeo contestants is unprecedented." He added that with the quality of personnel and the rodeo's stock contractor, there was just no rodeo that compared in Sisters Rodeo's 75th anniversary year. "You all do such a great job.

"JJ Harrison is a force in Sisters, too," Linton said. He then added with a smile, "That barrelman has received so many accolades since Sisters initiated his career in the PRCA that he needs a bigger hat size."

Voting for the award is done by the Columbia River Circuit Board of Directors and by the boards of the professional cowboy and cowgirl associations. The rodeo has a reputation for its fast-paced action and non-stop entertainment.

"This is such an honor from a circuit that includes the Pendleton Round-Up and St. Paul Rodeo, just to mention a few bigger names," said Sisters Rodeo President G.J. (Glenn) Miller. "We are very pleased. This is a great reward for all the work our membership does."

Sisters Rodeo was also honored in its 75th anniversary year by the Deschutes County Commissioners with a declaration of Sisters Rodeo Week, and by a tribute from the United States Senate presented by Oregon Senator Ron Wyden.

The 2016 Sisters Rodeo will begin June 8 with Xtreme Bulls followed by four rodeo performances June 10-12. Ticket sales begin in December, at which time you can call 541-549-0121 or 1-800-827-7522 to order.

For more information visit www.sistersrodeo.com.