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6A – Daily News – Saturday, April 16, 2011 Agriculture & farm Monday night the State Theatre was three-fourths filled with laughing Baxter Black fans as the Tehama County Cattle- Women and Red Bluff Sun- rise Rotary pre- sented him as part of their par- ticipation in 11 Days of Round- Up. Attending were Sherry and Jerry Maltby of Williams along with their Aus- tralian guests, and Lynne Bryan from Etna was also part of the widespread audience. the Siskiyou Six Cowboy Poets, Roy Smith, told of his trip to Elko to attend the Cowboy Poetry Festival with John Growney and a stop in Reno — Mike Bryan was the first poet remembering cowgirl’s tight pants, and Bill Roberts was pack- ing with mules and coffee. Dr. Jean Barton Master of Ceremonies was Bill Cornelius, the offi- cial emcee for the 11 Days since we have seen and heard him on television fol- lowing media day at the Growney Ranch, and other functions. To much laughter, one of Bill Hooten rhymed about fox hunting in Eng- land, to more laughter. Before the show, the VIP tickets included a Meet & Greet with Black in the historic I.O.O.F. hall, with the tall, tall ceilings and the spacious rooms. Tehama County Beef Ambassadors Bailey Brownfield and Liz Mendenhall were selling the Baxter Black CDs, DVDs and books. People would then have Baxter Black autograph or write something in their books. Last September the peo- authorized retailer 20 off any phone or accessory* $ Round-up the Savings ple’s choice winner at the CattleWomen — Down- town Red Bluff Business Beef ‘N Brew was a Beef Fajita from Durango RV Resort. I got to enjoy their beef fajitas at the Meet & Greet Reception and taste why they won. Delicious. A&R Meats in Dairyville used thinly sliced fajita beef, with onions, colored peppers and a secret mari- nade in a flour tortilla served warm. Thanks for participating, Durango RV Resort. CattleWomen members made different beef appetiz- ers and chili for the VIPs to enjoy with the wine, beer, soda pop or bottled water. The Sugar Shack allowed us to use their kitchen to prepare, cook or refrigerate the appetizers. Three young men from Corning FFA, Tim Hoff- man, Tom Hammons and Brian Ruppel helped the senior citizens up the steep stairs of the I.O.O.F. hall and stopped traffic on Oak Street for a safe crossing in the dark. We appreciated FFA members Michael King, Keith Weinkauf, Cynthia Barajas, Katie Palmer, Tamara Abels, Brittany Ziegler from Los Molinos High, Brenda Walker and Savannah Miller of Corning High, Shelby Murphy, John Garrison, Taylor Brewer and Molly Murphy from Red Bluff High serving as ushers in the theatre and helping wherever needed during the evening. A local remembrance of Tehama County was needed as a gift to Baxter Black. A gift basket of local wine, olive oil, dried fruits and nuts would be awkward try- ing to pack in a suitcase. Suddenly we thought of the perfect gift. Cheryl Conard Haase donated a copy of her book “Too Many Irons in the Fire,” with history and pictures of the ranching families of Tehama, Lassen and Plumas counties, 1850- 2006. Many thanks Cheryl. *** The innaugural Kids’ Cowboy Poetry Contest sponsored by Tehama County CattleWomen was another project during Round-Up week. The Cat- tleWomen partnered with the Tehama County Library with plaques, tickets from Red Bluff Round-Up to the winners and a grand prize of a $50 gift card to Barnes & Noble book store. The poetry content had to include Tehama County cattle ranching, our agricul- tural lifestyle or beef as a healthy western diet. The grand prize winner was Samantha Minton, sixth grade at Lincoln Street School with The Round- Up. Ashton Walton, a fourth grade student at Richfield Elementary with her poem “If I Were a Cow- boy” and Kamish Wagner, a first grade student at Reeds Creek Elementary with her poem “Cowboys Rope and Ride” were also prize win- ners. The crowd enjoyed hear- ing the kids and the poems at Red Bluff Library’s 20th annual Cowboy Poetry Night, Wednesday evening. It was a fun way to start the evening off. They were followed by cowboy music and poems. Jim King recited “The Ragged Ole Flag” written by Johnny Cash in 1973, and then we laughed at “Been Cleaning Chickens Since 3 o’clock this Morn- ing.” Couldn’t hear her last name, but Gunny enter- tained with guitar accompa- niment. Loved hearing her sing and yodel “When the Work is Done This Fall” and “Back in the Saddle Again.” Dr. Bill Hooten ranch Round-Up Week full of activities for all den by TCCA member Dave Ferguson, Cotton- wood. Second place to Lacy Hook, Red Bluff riding Mucho; third place to Stacy Miller, Red Bluff on Banjo, fourth to Michelle Birt, Cot- tonwood on Rooster, fifth to Matt Owens, Red Bluff. Judd Miller judged the 14 cow horses working cattle. The Stockdog trials were Courtesy photo The two story white house was built about 1896 by J.A.Long on the Battle Creek Ranch, now known as the Long Ranch.To the left of the house is Mt. Lassen and Brokeoff mountains. The riders were waiting for their event at the Tehama County Cattlemen’s Field Day. brought back memories of “Rawhide” the song, and we laughed at the poem about driving cattle down a road with a narrow ease- ment by barbed wire fence, and city people who didn’t like manure on their tires. *** Real cowboys do cry, and the tears were in evi- dence when more than 500 cowboys and cowgirls, ranchers, friends and neigh- bors gathered at the Shasta District Fairgrounds in Anderson to remember Don Jones, 51, a lifetime resident of Cottonwood. C. Smith wrote “A Cow- boy a Friend.” He was a cowboy all of his life. He had two beauti- ful children and a beautiful wife. Whether he was picking up broncs or branding calves. If you needed a cow- boy he was the one to have. Now there’s one Jones left to carry on the name and not seeing your smile won’t be the same. This chapter is over, not more to say and I hope we meet again. Somewhere along the way. Don’s parents were the late Bob and Nadine Jones, and we have had many high school rodeos at Jones Arena in Cottonwood. He was voted Top Hand by his peers at the Jim Owens Memorial Ranch Rodeo in 2005. Don Jones started Four Star Rodeo with a partner, and was with Holiday Ranch for 13 years. First doing day work, and then became foreman for Richard Morgan. They had been gathering pairs (a cow and her calf) on the Holiday Ranch and got in the pickup to go for lunch, and he was gone. His obiturary read “Don a sec- ond generation rodeo cow- boy and rancher passed April 8, 2011 doing what he loved.” *** We had a good crowd at the historic Long Ranch on a busy Saturday, when Ron and Neita Reid hosted the Tehama County Cattlemen and their guests at the annu- al field day. Neita’s great-grandfather Limited time offer expires April 30, 2011. Not redeemable for the purchase of prepaid air time or for bill payment and/or GoPhone equipment. Valid only at NorCal AT&T stores. Other restrictions may apply, $20 off will be applied in store to purchases of $29.99 or higher. See store for details. 530-528-8120 10 Gilmore Rd. Red Bluff Corner of Antelope & Gilmore COUPON was mentioned in the April 29, 1899 issue of “The Peo- ple’s Cause” in a microfilm at the Tehama County Library. LIC #808524 Call For Free Information Toll-Free (800) 464-1403 or (530) 365-1403 COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR 6183 MEISTER WAY ANDERSON, CA 96007 (530) 365-1403 (800) 464-1403 All makes and models. We perform dealer recommened 30K, 60K, 90K SERVICES AT LOWER PRICES Smog Check starting at $ (most cars and pick-ups) 2595 + cert. Pass or FREE retest 527-9841 • 195 S. Main St. “J. A. Long recently made a sale of 400 head of cattle, at a price of $25 per head ranging from yearlings up. He has since been 9th Annual FIBER ON THE FOOT Natural Fiber Producer’s Liverstock Show & Fiber Festival May 7, 9 to 5 Fairgrounds, RB engaged in rounding them up on his range at Battle Creek, and after they are gotten together the cattle will be delivered to the buy- ers.” Another mention was May 13, 1899. “J. A. Long the well known Battle Creek stock man was in town today. He has just sold and delivered to John Finnell a band of 10,000 sheep.” In April 14, 1921 Daily News, her Grandfather Grover Long hosted a bron- co busting. “A real bronco busting event was held at the Grover Long place last Sunday when eleven of the worst horses in country were mastered by the riders of this section. Nearly a thousand people were in attendance coming from Red Bluff, Gerber, Los Molinos, Jellys Ferry, Cot- tonwood, Inwood, Manton and from the Cattle Camps of McKenzie Cattle com- pany and Lyon Cattle com- pany.” There was a framed patchwork quilt with old photos on display, and a col- lection of pictures over the years of different family members. The $2,000 Herman Daugherty Memorial work- ing cow horse buckle and cash sponsored by Pine Creek Cattle Company, Vina was awarded to Rose, a bay mare owned and rid- won by Helga, shown and owned by TCCA member Loren Holmes of Red Bluff. The team of Lacy Hook, Amy Anderson and Matt McGiffin roped and brand- ed two calves in 2 minutes and 3 seconds for first. Sec- ond to Stacy and daughter Bailey Miller with Harold Miller roping and branding two calves in 2 minutes 30 seconds. Third to Kathy and Dave Ferguson with Lloyd Faria in 4 minutes. They had to brand the two calves with the field day hosts R N Bar on left rib. Ten teams were entered in the 3-man paint branding with three calves. Tehama County Cattleman Presi- dent Chris Marenco pre- sented the buckles for first to Adam and Josh Davy and Bryan Owens in 3 minutes 6 seconds. Second to Matt Owens, Dusty deBraga and Matt McGiffin with a time of 3:27. Third to Dave Fer- guson, Justin Niesen and Matt McGiffin with 3:35. Fourth to the all girl team of Lacy Hook, Amy Anderson and Molly McGiffin with 3:50. March had too much rain and caused the field day to be postponed two weeks. I measured 6.4 inches for March, with the last precip- itation on the 27th. Now we need rain again after the drying north winds. The water is no longer flowing under Salt Creek bridge on Hwy 99E. The grasses on the range are heading out, and no longer an emerald green. The other day I was in Red Bluff in a heavy rain shower, and the dust was flying on our road when I came home. The showers are very spotty, again this year. Jean Barton can be reached at jbarton@theskybeam.com.