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Early Bird Reception       Wednesday June 4, 2008 - Time: 8:00pm         (Many came early and joined us for a fun-filled evening! There were lots of food and we all had a chance to meet and visit         with our honored guest stars and extra special guests on a more person level. This year was very special as we celebrated         the 25th Anniversary of our Roy Roy Rogers Festival. We welcomed back some of the festival's favorite guest stars and         special guests to help celebrate the occasion.         The 2008 Roy Rogers Festival Early-Bird Reception proudly featured the many talents of festival regular,"Col. Bill         Sanders". Col. Bill sang with much feeling and straight from the heart, as he performed each song.Roy and Dale's son-in         law, "Jon Patterson" (Dodie Rogers-Patterson's husband) mesmerized us with his musical talents and melodious voice.         What a great entertainer he is! Jon performs with a band back home in Alabama.The multi-talented and our festival         Special Guest Entertainers, "KG and The Ranger", from Madison, Wisconcin, gave us just a taste of their award-winning         talents in the Hospitality Center, 'Poolside'. We all enjoyed the wonderful entertainment while getting acquainted with other         Roy and Dale fans, and rekindled those friendships we established in previous years at the annual Roy Rogers Festival.         You missed out if y'all weren't at the 2008 Early-Bird Reception and the first evening of the "Roy Rogers Festival Family         Reunion").         It's never too early to saddle up your "Trigger" or "Buttermilk" and make plans for the *2009 Roy Rogers Festival*, June 3-6,         2009, Portsmouth, OH at the Ramada Inn. Don't miss the *2009 Early-Bird Reception*! Movie & TV Stars in Person!         (We had back some of the festival's favorite Stage, Screen and Television actresses and actors. Donna Martell was the         ingenue when she acted in Roy and Dale's movie, "Apache Rose". She's been a guest star at our Roy Rogers Festival         many times over and has captured the honor of becoming our official Roy Rogers "Festival Sweetheart".         William "Bill" Smith has starred in many major films and performed many stunts in motion pictures and television. One of         his best well-known television roles was Texas Ranger Joe Riley, on the 60's western series, "Laredo". Smith is also known         as a prolific poet of notoriety.         Dale Berry is one of our Roy Rogers Festival regulars. One of his most well-known television roles, was that of Special         Agent, Chet Whitcomb, on the television series, "Walker, Texas Ranger" staring martial artist expert, Chuck Norris. Dale         also has a huge "Texas heart" when it comes to children and their charities. Dale's charm and wit has won over many a Roy         and Dale fan in previous Roy Rogers Festival celebrations.         What can we say about our good friend, Russ McCubbin! Russ has been a regular at the Roy Rogers Festival for several         years now. Russ is "Family" to many of us that have attend each year. His generousity to help others is one trait we all         admire. Russ is a fabulous actor and comedian. Russ was Clint Walker's stunt-double on the television series, "Cheyenne"         for the entire series. Russ has appeared in just about every television show and many stage productions during his career). Autographs and Photos with the Stars         (Many festival fans used the Special 25th Anniversary's memorable Roy Rogers Festival program and collected all of the         Guest Stars, Special Guests and Entertainers' autographs. Then they had someone take pictures of them and their favorite         guest stars. It was a very special souvenir program from the *2008 Roy Rogers Festival*). Western Movies On the Big Screen          (We watched Roy & Trigger, Dale, Gabby, Pat Brady, and the Sons of the Pioneers; plus some of your favorite B-Western          Stars on the big screen in the mornings and afternoons.          This year we experienced a nice crowd all three days in the "Movie Room" watching Roy Rogers & Trigger, Dale Evans,         Gene Autry, and other B-Western stars.         Several watched movies that some of our 2008 Roy Rogers Festival Guest Stars starred or appeared in).         Thursday Morning - 6/5/08            "Fall Guy"             "Hellfire"         Thursday Afternoon - 6/5/08            "Mackintosh & TJ"             "Under California Stars"         Friday Morning - 6/6/08            "Don't Fence Me In"             "Trail of Robinhood"         Friday Afternoon - 6/6/08            "On The Old Spanish Trail"             "Hills of Utah"         Saturday Morning - 6/7/08            "Jeepers Creepers"             "Arkansas Judge"         Saturday Afternoon - 6/7/08            "Wells Fargo" Roy Rogers Boyhood Home Tour:      Thursday, June 5, 2008" - Time: 5:30pm         (A loaded bus of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans fans, plus, many cars following, ventured on a very special tour that's part of         the Scenic Scioto Hertitage Trail, which takes you by Wesley "Branch" Rickey's boyhood farm. Branch Rickey was a         baseball player, coach, manager, and executive who was the driving force behind two of the most important changes in         professional baseball in the 20th Century: the development of the farm system and the end of baseball's color line. Rickey         was named to the baseball Hall of Fame for his accomplishments. He lived from 1881 to 1965.         Branch Rickey's boyhood farm is only a few miles from the *King of the Cowboys* boyhood home).         Next, we made a stop at Roy's school, where there are still photographs of a young "Len Slye" and his classmates hanging         on the walls. Many crowded inside to take photos and capture memories left behind by the Scioto County native.         Our final stop was at the boyhood home of Leonard Slye, aka, *King of the Cowboys*, Roy Rogers. It had been a very         warm day, and the festival committee provided cool drinks for everyone who went on the tour. After everyone took all the         photos and video they wanted and cooled off a bit, Ray White read letters from the state of Ohio's "House of         Representatives" and the "Scioto County Commissioners" commending the Roy Rogers Festival - Portsmouth, OH on their         25th Anniversary.         It takes "a team" of dedicated volunteers and festival committee members to put together the annual Roy Rogers Festival         for all the fans. LaRue Horsley, festival chairman, recognized the festival volunteers and committee members. LaRue         extended his appreciation by handing out special "Declarations of Appreciation"" awards.         This year's tour was extra special for us, as we had the pleasure and honor of having Roy's daughter Dodie Rogers-         Patterson and husband Jon with us. This was Dodie and Jon's first time visiting where her dad attended school and his         boyhood home). Collectors & Dealer Memorabilia Room       (Featured a large selection of posters, lobby cards, stills, comics, films, video tapes, toys, books,       magazines, audio tapes & records, CD's, autographs & etc).) Great Entertainment         (Great singing and musical entertainers performed for the 2008 Roy Rogers Festival. Local super-talents included our own         "Col. Bill Sanders"and "The Ranch Hands". "Jon Patterson", Dodie Rogers-Patterson's husband and Roy and Dale's         son-in-law, joined in with his fabulous musicial talents.         International multi-award winners, "KG and The Ranger" and our "Special Guest Musical Entertaineers", serenaded us with         great western music throughout the festival.         Other area artists and musicians join in for what was called "the festival to remember", for years to come!         A real treat this year was the *Special Western Music Performance*, featuring our Special Guest Entertaineers, "KG and         The Ranger", "Jon Patterson" and "The Ranch Hands", performing at the "Cadillac Ranch" in nearby Lucasville, OH,         Friday, June 6, 2008 - Time: 7:00pm.) Hospitality Center with Great Food         (Great food was in abundance all four nights in the Hospitality Center . Many volunteers from the Roy Rogers-Dale Evans         Collectors Association and thier friends provided the delicious food & desserts). Luncheon with the Stars         Friday, June 6, 2008 - Time: 1:00pm.         A large crowd of western fans joined our Guest Stars and Special Guests for a leisurely and scrumpious luncheon         together. After a fine meal, many questions were asked of our Guest Stars & Special Guests this year. We shared some         memorable and lasting moments with some of the best people ever!) Special Western Music Performance          June 6, 2008 - Cadillac Ranch - Time: 7:00pm           (The "Cadillac Ranch" in nearby Lucasville, hosted the "Special Western Music Performance", June 6, 2008.         "KG AND THE RANGER" headlined the performance Friday evening with their smooth western harmonizing and unique         yodeling style. KG played her harmonica and Ranger Rick even twirled his lariet, right there in the middle of the dance          floor. Together, KG and the Ranger brought         back the sounds of "The Sons of the Pioneers", Roy Rogers, and other         singing cowboy legends of the silver screen.         The full house crowd was delighted to the musical talents of "Jon Patterson". Jon, along with his handsome guitar made         beautiful music together. Jon has his own special style and performs in a band back home in Alabama.         The performers from The Cadillac Ranch put on a fabulous show! Some of The Cadillac Ranch stars and entertaineers         were "Beth Harris", lead vocalist; "Mick Gillette", Rhythm Guitar & vocals; "Mike Johnson", Drums & vocals. They had         this young lad who was 12 years old, named "Bronson Bush", from Kentucky. What a career he has ahead of him! He's         been performing for several years now and happens to be a great musican. Roy Rogers Festival fans enjoyed this young         man's talents tremendously! Please check out his website at www.bronsonbush.com).         Festival guest star, Donna Martell was caught dancing at the Cadillac Ranch. Joanne Smith-Carvelli was also found having a good ole time on the dance floor. Festival regular, Russ McCubbin even got the chance to sing on the Cadillac Ranch stage.         If you weren't among the humungous crowd of western music fans who had an incredible time, you sure missed a spectactular music experience at the "Cadillac Ranch". RR-DE MB Fans         Saturday, June 7, 2008 - Time: 8:00am         This was an added event this year and it was well attended. Dave Mantor of Indiana held a meeting for Roy Rogers-Dale         Evans Message Board Fans and any one else who wanted to attend. Ray White was the Guest Speaker and his topic was         on the themes and different styles various artists used when they recorded Dale's song "Happy Trails" that she wrote for         Roy.) Costume Contest          Saturday, June 7, 2008 - Time: 1:00pm          Western fans came dressed in costume as their favorite western character out of the 'Old West' or a live or fictional          character out of 'American History'. Prizes were given to the best character in the two catagories. Guest Stars were judges          for the contest. Grand Banquet with the Stars          Saturday, June 7, 2008 - Time: 7:00pm - "Scioto Room"          Western fans came dressed in their best western duds shared in an elegant meal with the Guest Stars and Special          Guests. We all enjoyed the companionship of our Roy and Dale Extended Family Members during the 2008 Roy Rogers         Festival. We had the pleasure of visitin' with a lot of wonderful folks for a few days.         The 'Grand Banquet with the Stars' meal was prepared and served by the fine folks at Damon's Grill Restaurant,         conveniently located in the Ramada.)         SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY "KG and The Ranger" A Fresh Spin On Classic Cowboy Music         KG and the Ranger performed a very Special Concert, directly following the Grand Banquet. A huge crowd was on hand to         enjoy the fabulous talents of KG and The Ranger. Their stupendous yodeling in harmony was sure heaven. They brought         back fond memories of the singing cowboys of the silver screen in their special performance. Auction Finale         (Right after KG and Ranger Rick's performance, many fans bided on quality items. Some items were rare. Proceeds         from the auction goes toward the Roy Rogers Scholarship Fund). * Nightly Entertainment * Hospitality Center - Nighty Tickets for the events went on sale in the Festival Registration Room at the Ramada Inn starting at 4:00pm Wednesday, June 4, 2008. :Star's Appearance May Be Subject to Change: Proceeds benefit "The Roy Rogers Scholorship Fund" (Information on the Roy Rogers Scholorship Fund may be viewed on the Roy Rogers Scholarship page).  *Roy & Dale Pictures* Photo courtesy of Dave Mantor Copyright © All right reserved These Roy and Dale pictures are the "Official Scioto County photographs of Dale Evans and Roy Rogers". They were offered by chance. The winner of these beautifully framed 8"X10" Roy & Dale pictures was Saundra Cox, from Mansfield, OH. CONGRATULATIONS SAUNDRA!! ************************* "Schedule of Events for the 2008 Roy Rogers Festival WEDNESDAY * Guest Stars arrive. Dealers begin arriving late afternoon and start setting up. * Festival Registration Room opens at 4:00pm.      Pre-registration packets and tickets may be picked up.      RRDECA Memberships will be on sale. * Early Bird Reception: Hospitality Center - 8:00pm *      (Hopefully all Guest Stars will have arrived by then).      (Food & Entertainment at poolside).         Entertainment: How lucky we are to have "Colonel Bill Sanders, with a special multi-talented performer, "Jon Patterson" and         the great cowboy yodeling harmony duo, our *Special Guest Entertaineers*,"KG and the Ranger". THURSDAY * Registration Room 9:00 - 5:00pm * Collectors & Dealers Memorabilia Room: 9:00am - 5:00pm. * RRDECA Memberships will be on sale. * Movie & Film Room will be open in morning and afternoon, with movie schedules posted. * Special Tour to Roy Rogers Boyhood Home. Time: 5:00pm * Hospitality Center: 8:00 pm -11:00pm.      (Food and Entertainment at poolside).         Entertainment: "The Ranch Hands", from the "Cadillac Ranch" entertained the crowd in the *Hospitality Center*.What a         great band! They put on an outstanding performance that'll be remembered by all Roy Rogers Festival fans. They are a         talented group of singers, artist and musicians. They will delight you with "pure country and western music" for the whole         family.         The Ranch Hands:       Steve Daniels: Lead Guitar         Allen Edgerton: Bass Guitar         Rick Fields: Steel Guitar         Mick Gillette: Rhythm Guitar & Vocals         Beth Harris: Vocals         Mike Johnson: Drums & Vocals         Our own Col. Bill Sanders and Mack Fugitt also entertained the fans. Friday * Registration Room: 9:00am - 5:00pm.    RRDECA Memberships will be on sale. * Collectors & Dealers Memorabilia Room: 9:00am - 5:00pm. * Movie & Film Room will be open in morning and afternoon, with movie schedules posted. * Luncheon with Guest Stars: Poolside - 1:00 pm. * Western Music Concert: "Cadillac Ranch"      Time: Doors Open 6:00pm, Show starts 7:00pm.      Special Performance         The Roy Rogers Festival proudly announce "KG and The Ranger" from Madison, WI will be the Featured       Entertainers at a very special performance. Joining them onstage will be Jon Patterson , along with area       artists, Bronson Bush, Mick Gellette, Beth Harris, and David James. The house band is known as, "The       Ranch Hands".       You may pre-order tickets for this special performance, by contacting Harold Lilley at 740.370.5026. As       always, the Cadillac Ranch specializes in "family entertainment". Bring your buckaroos and buckerettes.       Together, you'll enjoy an evening of pure enjoyment for the whole family! * Hospitality Center: 8:00pm - 11:00pm .      (Food & Entertainment at poolside). Saturday * RR-DE Message Board Fans: Poolside - 8:00am. * Registration Room: 9:00am - 12:00 noon.    RRDECA Memberships will be on sale. * Collectors & Dealers Memorabilia Room: 9:00am - 3:00pm. * Movie & Film Room will be open in morning and afternoon, with movie schedules posted. * Costume Contest: Poolside - 1:00pm. * Grand Banquet with Guest Stars - Scioto Room - 7:00pm. * Western Music Performance: "KG and The Ranger"       To follow right after the Grand Banquet. * Auction Finale to follow KG and the Ranger's Concert and the *Grand Banquet*. * Return to Hospitality Center: 10:00pm -12:00 midnight      (more Food & Entertainment at poolside). :Some events may be scheduled closer to festival time: *************************  Roy Rogers Festival Sponsorships & Festial Program Ads We are seeking corporate sponsors and offering ads in our Roy Rogers Festival Program. It is a quality program; standard magazine size, on slick paper, done in black and white with colored covers. There will be approximately 1500 printed and they will be sold at the festival and mailed to members. A $1000. Sponsorship will receive a framed, numbered print of Roy Rogers Boyhood Home by Portsmouth, OH native, George Little, signed by Roy Rogers himself and a full page ad in the festival program. A $500. Sponsorship will receive a framed, numbered, unsigned print and a full page ad in the festival program. A $250. Sponsorship will receive a print of Roy Rogers Boyhood Home and a full page ad in the festival program. All sponsors will be included in our mailings and advertising. $100.00 - Full page ad $60.00 - Half page ad $35.00 - Quarter page ad $20.00 - Eighth page ad We are funded in part by The City of Portsmouth, OH through a portion of the Hotel/Motel Tax. We ask for your support to help us promote the Portsmouth Area. Thank you. (If you would like to place an ad in the 2011 Roy Rogers "Centennial Celebration" Festival program, please make out your check or money order to "Roy Rogers Festival" for the appropriate size you prefer and send it; along with a photo-ready image, scanned resolution 300 dpi or better.) Contact Us: Roy Rogers Festival c/o Don & Garnet Davis 550 Irving St Wheelersburg, OH 45694 USA Phone: 740.574.8171 Email: Roy Rogers Festival ************************ The Sons of the Pioneers was a cowboy singing group founded in 1933 by Leonard Slye (better known by his later screen name Roy Rogers), with Tim Spencer and Bob Nolan. They were soon joined by others and became popular into the 1950s. The six members who made the Sons of the Pioneers famous in the late 1930s with their close-harmonied western style music were elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1980. Their best known hits includes: Tumbling Tumbleweed & Cool Water. Tumbling Tumbleweed is considered their 'signature song'. The group is still in existence today and perform in Branson, MO at the "Sheperd of the Hills" and special events. (On August 9, 2008, Trail Boss of the "Sons of the Pioneers" for nearly 31 years, Dale Henry Warren went to his final roundup at the age of 83. He took on the reigns as "trail boss" after Lloyd Perryman passed away in 1977. Dale was a member of the western singing group for over 55 years. The western music community and fans all around the world are deeply saddened by this loss.) You may visit their website at www.sonsofthepioneers.org Roy Rogers Cocktail A Roy Rogers is a non-alcoholic cocktail made with cola (such as Coca Cola) and grenadine syrup, garnished with a maraschino cherry and sometimes an orange wedge. In recent years, both this name and the original "Roy Rogers" have given way to the term "grenadini." It is considered an acceptable cocktail drink for children (since there is no alcohol). For this reason, it may also be called a kiddie cocktail or simply a homemade Cherry Coke. It was named for the cowboy actor and singer Roy Rogers.

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