b"Tribute to the By David McNealS unday, March 17, 2019, therepotato salad, a pasta were four snowbirds, in separatesalad, and wedges vehicles, at different leave timesof watermelon. We driving to Wickenburg from thedrank lemonade, tea, Phoenix area. Arriving at the dudeand water. Beer and ranch destination every visitor that daya bar were available, was warmly welcomed by the friendlybut I passed on them staff. Western hospitality in abundancebecause I wasblessed with glorious weather and twothe driver. fantastic events presented by owner Jim Brown of the Flying E Ranch. OurThe Sons of the fortune was enhanced generously byPioneers gave a way of complimentary tickets receivedeers' stellar 2-hour through radio station 96.3 from Owner/ 'Sons of the Pion program as the GM Mike Barna. featured artists! They brought with The venue at the Flying E Ranch, inthem an incredible history as explained as they true western style, was an outdoor temporaryintroduced each song which embellished their set-up chuck wagon picnic. Not exactly a cattleperformance with class. The six band members drive camp setting, but close enough for me.were in top form with Dusty Rogers, the son of However, the rumor is that the owners plansRoy Rogers singing and keeping a family tradition are to construct a pole barn structure in thealive. In 1933 & 1934 Roy was a founding future. Regardless, how could anyone not lovemember although that wasnt the original name the gorgeous panoramic view overlookingof their group. Being reminded of how that came Wickenburg domed by a clear blue sky from thisabout was part of the terric show presented to Photo by Mike Shubiclocation? The entire day was very festive andus by the guys.pleasant drenched in Arizona sunshine with a minimal breeze. The ambiance reminded me ofPrior to them, we witnessed three Native days gone by since I grew up in Tucson, a productAmerican cultural dances performed by the of the baby boomer generation.Yellow House Family featuring a 12-year-old, 3-time Champion Dancer and her 19-year-As the meal serving began after standing in aold brother, a 7-time Champion Dancer. Their short line, we sat at picnic tables in the high desertmother performed a women's dance, beautifully sunshine and in front of the Wickenburg portableand gracefully. The father, also a Champion stage trailer. We cleaned our plates heaped withDancer for years, did not perform but was dressed pulled pork, pulled chicken, corn on the cob,in native attire and did a great job of explaining the cultural ties with each of the dances performed. Completing their ensemble was a drummer/singer from North Dakota. As explained, the dancers and the singer competed for speed ofYellow House Familytempo and precision of timing for an impressive performance! And what a precious gift (unexpected as Jim explained)And by the way, our friends were from Kansas ending with the two youngsterswhich caught the attention of the band as they each dancing a hoop-danceintroduced the tune Home on simultaneously. It was anthe Range. (Later, our visitors incredible and special displaymentioned that this event was of physical endurance andthe highlight of their travels athleticism. this year).We truly appreciated bothThank you ARIZONA REAL performances; Indian andCOUNTRY 96.3 radio for our Cowboy done superbly! four complimentary tickets! ArizonaRealCountry.com May 2019 39"