1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (357+ words) Many thought that the idea of a rodeo wouldn't succeed for even one year, but they were certainly wrong, for when Aug. 5 rolls around this summer, the tiny hamlet of Gerry, just north of Jamestown, New York, will celebrate the…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (216+ words) Donna Westerdahl Nichols presented the 80-year history of the Gerry Rodeo to the Valley Historical Society. SINCLAIRVILLE " Members and guests of the Valley Historical Society gathered at the Sinclairville Library for the presentation of the history of the Gerry Rodeo…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (592+ words) GERRY " The 80th annual Gerry Fire Department's Saturday performance of the rodeo had so many fans show up that the rodeo committee had to post a "Sold Out" sign more than an hour before the start of the performance. Those fans,…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (393+ words) GERRY " "All systems are "go" and we are ready for one of the best ever" were the words of rodeo Chairman Tom Atwell as he watched this tiny rural town transform almost overnight into a bustling "city" in preparation for…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (467+ words) GERRY " The Professional Cowboys Association, headquartered in Colorado Springs, has released the roster of the more than 200 professional cowboys and cowgirls from 30 states as far away as Oklahoma and Texas that have signed up to compete for more than $50, 000 in…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (275+ words) GERRY " The first semi-trailer load of broncs and bulls has arrived at the Gerry Rodeo grounds as the final preparations are underway for Wednesday's opening performance of the 80th annual PRCA rodeo at their site 5 miles north of Jamestown, New York,…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (529+ words) Butch Carlson, in the white shirt, and brother Pete Carlson took a ride recently to celebrate a 104th birthday. Butch Carlson's daughter said they read the articles about Centaur Stride in the newspaper. Their families brought them to celebrate Butch's wish…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (758+ words) GERRY " Rodeo fans will be thrilled by trick rider Cortney Schum who is making her first trip to Gerry to help celebrate the Gerry Fire Department's 80th consecutive pro rodeo for four performances next week, Wednesday through Saturday, at 8 p. m. Courtney is…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (652+ words) GERRY " When rodeo fans head to the Gerry Fire department's 80th consecutive professional rodeo, July 30 to Aug. 2, they will again be guided through the exciting rodeo action by one of pro rodeo's most skilled and experienced announcers as Greg Simas returns…...

10+ mon, 2+ day ago  (298+ words) GERRY " Rodeo kid " teenage bull rider " college student " school teacher " bull fighter " rodeo clown. That's the unusual resume of rodeo clown and barrel man Rob Gann, who is headed to the 80th annual Gerry Fire Department's PRCA rodeo for four performances,…...