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won the first go of the calf roping with atime of 8.8 seconds and was seventh inthe third go. Quinley went into the finalgo around winning the round. Quinley’scalf kicked loose from the tie before thesix-second time limit in the final go andcost Quinley a national title. Quinley stillended the year ranked sixth in the nation.Our men’s team finished the year 15thin the nation. We would have liked tohave done better, but are thankful for ouraccomplishments.At our UT Martin Spring College Rodeo,rodeo booster club member Steve Taylorreceived the Gist buckle as the honoraryteam captain recipient, given by our rodeoteam. The 2007 Rodeo Hall of Fameinductees were Barbara Cooper, NelsonDavis and Mike Higgs.In 2008, both the UT Martin Men’sand Women’s Teams finished second inthe Ozark Region, qualifying both teamsfor the College National Finals Rodeo inCasper, Wyoming.Nicole Todd led the women’s team witha commanding performance, winning theOzark Region Barrel Racing title. Otherqualifying as part of the women’s team atthe CNFR were Brittany Duff in goat tying,Loren Glasco as a header in team roping,and Molly Alexander in barrel racing. Atthe college finals, Molly Alexander finishedfourth in the third go around of barrelracing and the women’s team finished23rd in the nation for the year.The men’s team was led by Ty Atchinson,who won the Ozark Region in SaddleBronc Riding for the third year in a rowand the Men’s All Around title for thesecond time. Matt Smith dominatedbareback riding, winning the Ozark Regionand Brent Menz won the Ozark RegionBull Riding. Others filling out the men’steam at the CNFR were Boyd Quinley as aheader in team roping, Ryan Pope in steerwrestling, and Brent Menz as a heeler inteam roping.At the college finals, Boyd Quinleyand his partner from Southern Arkansas,Cody Prescott, finished second in thethird go around of team roping. BrentMenz split second in the second go andfinished ninth in the nation in bull riding.Ty Atchinson split fifth in the third go, wassecond in the short go and finished fifthin the nation in saddle bronc riding. MattSmith finished fourth in the first go, thirdin the second go, seventh in the third go,split second in the short go and finishedsecond in the nation in bareback riding.The men’s team ended the year third inthe nation. This is the highest finish byeither team since the individual and teamnational titles started being awarded onlyfrom points you earned at the CNFR.At the UTM Rodeo, booster clubmember Winnie Taylor received the GistBuckle, as the honorary team captainrecipient, given by the rodeo team. The2008 Rodeo Hall of Fame inductees wereMr. and Mrs. J.S. Wooten of Dresden, Tenn.In 2009, The University of Tennesseeat Martin women’s rodeo team finishedfourth and the men’s team finishedsecond in the Ozark Region whichqualified the men’s team to compete atthe College National Finals (CNFR) inCasper, Wyo.Heather Moore led the women’s teamby winning second in the Ozark Region inthe barrel race, qualifying her to representUT Martin at the CNFR in Casper.Matt Smith led the men’s team intothe CNFR by winning the Ozark RegionMassages: Sweddish – Deep Tissue – Pregnancy – Hot StoneFacials: Hydrating – Exfoliating – Acne – Antiaging• Ear CandlingJoin us onFacebookLorri Powell, Licensed Massage TherapistCindy Bright, Esthetician• Teeth Whitening• Sinus & Migraine Relief• Support & Sports Bras• Jewelry• Chemical Peels• Microdermabrasion• Full Body Waxing731-587-5331 • 107 Hwy 431 • Martin, Tenn.Red Barn Kennels“Dogs love to STAYcause we live to PLAY”Sandra & Roy Foley, Owners993 Mt. Pelia RoadMartin, TN 38237(731) 588-1091www.redbarnkennels.comFor Your Small Catering NeedsBirthday • AnniversaryWedding • GraduationOr just a great PartyCall Us For Your Food NeedsGreat Desserts Too!731-225-4283winniepooh7@frontiernet.net435 Howell RoadMartin, TN 3823722