NWVFD 2003 Rodeo - News Releases

North Washington Fire Co. Planning for Big Year

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     The North Washington Volunteer Fire Company, in northern Butler County, has a busy schedule of activities, with the annual Rodeo as one of its largest attractions, in August each year.
     With thousands attending the Rodeo, businesses who advertise in and around the arena know that their advertising creations are going to be well read. Large ads can be placed on the chutes where the horse and bull riders emerge in competition and banners can be placed in other areas. In addition, an attractive wall contains names of many local businesses that are supporting the firemen's activities.
     Other activities draw large crowds to the arena the truck pulls, the Sportsmen's Night, and other events. Individuals or businesses can also sponsor the individual rodeo events.
     Those interested in either advertising at the arena, or in sponsoring events, can contact Jim Zanella 724-287-6170, Sue Confer 724-753-2523 or Nick Grove 724-894-0140.
     This year will mark the 47th year that the Fire Company has sponsored the Rodeo, and will be the third year that the International Professional Rodeo Association has provided the contestants.
     With many local people desiring to be participants, the new association permits many to join in the events that could not compete previously.
     Other events on the North Washington calendar are the Spring Auction March 27, Sportsmen's Night April 10, Community Day May 15, Truck Pull June 12, Rodeo Parade August 14, Rodeo August 15-19, Turkey and Ham Shoot November 11, Sportsmen's Night November 13, Christmas Auction November 25, and the Children's Christmas Party December ?.

Sponsors Sought for Rodeo, Other Events
Thumbnail View	The North Washington Volunteer Fire Department is planning for its annual rodeo and other fundraising events at the North Washington Rodeo Arena. The events, which include a truck and tractor pull on June 12, and the rodeo from August 15 to August 19, raises money for the volunteer fire department to maintain equipment and services to Washington Township and parts of Concord and Parker townships. The planning committees for these events, made up of fire department members, are currently seeking sponsors in the form of advertising banners, to defray the costs of the events.
The rodeo, now in its 47th year, became a member of the International Professional Rodeo Association in 2003 and was named the best new rodeo by the group. Individuals or businesses looking for more information or who are interested in sponsoring one of the events can contact Jim Zanella at 724.287.6170, Sue Confer at 724.753.2523 or Nick Grove at 724.894.0140.