LOS MOLINOS, CALIF. – They say Ol’ Brew has gone crazy. After 50 years here at Brewer’s Arena in Los Molinos, it’s no wonder. On Saturday, March 22, he had the bright idea of rolling the clock back to 1964: $3 practice and a 50-cent draw pot; $5 total including lunch, hot dogs, beans and Mom’s potato salad, which we grew up on in the 60’s.
Seventy-five practice ropers lined the arena and 135 teams in the draw-pot, with Terry Hodder and Drew Dunning winning in 23.5 on 3 head receiving $50 gift certificates. After a three-way tie rope off, Luke Andrews won the saddle. What a great day.
Our 50th anniversary roping was held on Sunday, March 23, with 75 degree weather, just like the day before. Madness prevailed, and I’m not talking March Madness basketball. Madd McCarly won the saddle for high money winner with $520, with her dad close behind and $510 in the Saddle Series Finale. McKenzee Chambers received a pair of custom made spurs made by Stew Lowry for high money #2 & under roper. It was awesome, baby. Thanks to everyone for roping at our 50th Anniversary weekend roping. Sponsors were Reynolds Ranch, The Green Barn, Roberson Embroidery and Stew Lowry from Red Bluff, Calif.; Mill Creek Cafe, Jack’s Restaurant, L.M. Hardware, J.B. Construction, Crosslands and Brewer’s Arena from Los Molinos and Vina, Calif. Lassen Steak House. A big thank you to the girls who ran the snack bar and the chute help workers.
Results are as follows (payoffs are per roper):
#4 Roping: 3 for $20, 77 teams
1st. go: 1st. Branden Thompson and Tyler Bass, 7.4, $60. 2nd. Callie Anthony and Cole Bunting, 8.2, $40.
Average: 1st. Madd McCarley and Steve McCarley, 28.1, $280 + jackets. 2nd. McKenzee Chambers and Steve McCarley, 32.8, $230. 3rd. Mike Keeling and Alex Meroshnekoff, 34.1, $180. 4th. Madd McCarley and Stew Lowry, 35.7, $130. 5th. Callie Anthony and Cole Bunting, 37.9, $80.
#6 Roping: 3 for $20, 85 teams
1st. go: 1st. Madd McCarley and Clint Brewer, 7.9, $60. 2nd. Callie Anthony and Danny Brown, 8.0, $40. 3rd. Wyatt Spencer and Clint Brewer, 8.2, $20.
Average: 1st. McKenzee Chambers and Trent Wagner, 25.3, $290 + rope bags. 2nd. Jerry Brewer and Tanner Darst, 29.0, $240. 3rd. R.J. Chambers and Kelly Huff, 33.9, $190. 4th. Wendall Carpenter and J.D. Machado, 34.6, $140. 5th. James Miller and Mandi Sproul, 35.6, $90. 6th. Madd McCarley and Grant Stein, 36.2, $50.
#7 Hdcp. Draw: 3 for $20, 55 teams
1st. go: 1st. Jani Brewer and Cody Keeling, 7.0, $40. 2nd. Jerry Brewer and Casey Meroshnekoff, 7.3, $20.
Average: 1st. Jani Brewer and Ty Morrill, 27.4, $240 + $50-gold coins. 2nd. Jerry Brewer and Rick Lederer, 29.2, $190. 3rd. Don Young and Luke Andrews, 30.3, $140. 4th. Dustin Bush and Roy Owens, 32.0, $90.
#9 ROPING: 3 for $20, 15 teams
1st. go: 1st. Jerry Brewer and Clint Brewer, 7.0, $20.
Average: 1st. Don Young and Ty Morrill, 23.6, $100 + $50-gas cards. 2nd. Colby Chambers and Luke Andrews, 27.6, $80.
“50-cent” Draw Pot saddle winner Luke Andrews holds his kids, with Jerry Brewer, Jerritt Wagner (l) and Mike Brewer on hand to present his award.
#7 Hdcp. Draw winners Jani Brewer (c) and Ty Morrill, holding bags of gold. Jerry Brewer (r) presenting.
Still holding his bag of gold dollars, Ty Morrill (l) and Don Young are presented gas gift cards from Jerry Brewer (c).
Father-daughter team Steve and Maddie McCarley, winners of the #4 Roping.
