Fremont County D.O.T. Operator Grant Chess competes in the backhoe section of the 3rd Annual Equipment Roadeo last Thursday at the Fremont County Fair
The Fremont County Transportation Department and the City of Cañon City Public Works Department hosted the 3rd Annual Equipment Rodeo on August 1st at the Cañon City Rodeo Grounds as part of festivities at the Fremont County Fair. Grand Champion honors for the day went to Bryan Boyer of Pueblo County while Tony Fabrizio from the City of Cañon City took Reserve Champion honors. The top two awards were based upon combined scores in each of three competitive divisions including grader, loader, and backhoe. Boyer received a Stihl leaf blower and a coat while Fabrizo won a $100 Cabela’s gift card and a jacket. Individual winners in each division included:
Grader
1st Place Tony Fabrizio (Cañon City)
2nd Place Bryan Boyer (Pueblo County)
Loader
1st Place Jake Miles (Cañon City)
2nd Place Jason Cooper (Cañon City)
Backhoe
1st Place Carl Hall (Cañon City)
2nd Place Bob Blunt (Teller County)
The Equipment Roadeo saw 25 operators compete from the City of Cañon City, Fremont County, Teller County, and Pueblo County. Coordinating the competition were Curtis Stone, Anthony Bosco, and Tony Falgien. Judges were: Daniel Lambrecht, Gary Shaulding, Clint Niedens, and Mike Schrader. Volunteers, timers, and helpers included: Don Alder, Jimmy Zeleznikar, Bob Lindley, Gary Weirton, Paul Garrett, Justin Stewart, Don Nelson, Mykel Kroll, Adam Stegman, Rod Page, Dave Holt, Mason Morgan, Mark Mitchell, Dan Vigil, Dody Dominy, and Annette Ortega. Others contributing to the event included Kim Fazzino—Announcer, CSU Extension-Lunch, Lisa Ring-photos, and Boyd Canterbury-Arena Coordination. Thanks to Kyrie Ortega, Alex Leavitt, and Reese Dominguez for helping where needed.
Sponsors who provided equipment and prizes were: Wagner/CAT Equipment, Litz Auto Supply, Inc., Tezak Heavy Equipment, Dee’s Pace, Hadley’s Western Wear, Skyline Steel, Touch of Love Florist, Dave Crow, Four Rivers Equipment, Rocky Mountain Materials & Asphalt and Pueblo Brake & Clutch.
The 25 competitors are joined by organizers for this group photo at the conclusion of the 3rd Annual Equipment Roadeo during the Fremont County Fair