Kevin Vicker interviews Miss Rodeo America McKenzie Haley and Miss Rodeo Nebraska Becky Grimm. And much like our interview with Miss America last week, there was plenty of laughing and having a good time as we catch up with the girls amidst their always exciting adventures in the world of rodeo, modeling, and pageantry.

Important Dates for Miss Rodeo America:

Autograph Sessions:
June 14:
4p-5p- Town & Country Western Wear

June 15:
10a-11a- Nebraskaland National Bank
1:30-2:30p- Shopko
3-4p- Wal-Mart

June 16:
10a-11a- First National Bank
11:30a-12:30p- Adams Bank & Trust
6:15p-7:30p- Wild West Arena

Important Dates for Miss Rodeo Nebraska:

June 14- Style Show and Teen Speech Competition
5pm at the Quality Inn and Suites

June 15- Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska Coronation
Miss Rodeo Nebraska Speech Competition
8am at North Platte Community Playhouse Neville Center

June 15- Miss Rodeo Nebraska Coronation
8pm at the Buffalo Bill Rode, Wild West Arena

Smiles all around! Everyone who talks to Eagle Radio is bound to be delighted enough to laugh out loud. Check out Miss America from last week, contrasted with Miss Rodeo Nebraska Becky Grimm (left) and Miss Rodeo America McKenzie Haley (right).

You can watch the interview with Miss America here.

Also, we have interviews with all four Miss Rodeo Nebraska contestants. Those videos can be seen here.

North Platte, Neb. – June, 2011 – A man with one arm might be limited in what he can do. But not for the One Arm Bandit, John Payne. John, Shidler, Okla., has taken a disadvantage and turned it into a good thing.

The 58 year old cowboy lost his right arm in an electrocution accident in 1973. After ranching for years and going broke twice (“the last time I went past being broke” he jokes), he become a pro rodeo entertainer.

He was at a rodeo with a stock contractor friend when he mouthed off that he could do better than the entertainer who was hired. The friend said, “we’ll let you be entertainer next year.” So Payne went to work.

By rodeo time next year, he had trained Corriente cattle to run on top of a trailer, with blackmouth cur dogs. It was a hit, and Payne’s act was born.

That was in 1987, and since then, he has trained mustangs, mules, longhorn-watusi steers, and bison to go up specially designed ramps on the tops of trailers and trucks.

His act has exceeded what mouthed off about thirty years ago. Since then, the One Arm Bandit has won the Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association’s Specialty Act of the Year eleven times, ranging from 1986 to 2010. He has worked such prestigious shows as the Calgary Stampede, RodeoHouston, the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver, and the National Finals Rodeo.

Now his children, Lynn and Amanda, criss-cross the country, each with their own rigs, entertaining at rodeos. In the summers, there are often three One Arm Bandit rigs traveling from coast to coast.

This isn’t the first time for the One Arm Bandit to perform in North Platte. He was at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo some years ago, and he is excited about returning. The colorful character says, “I’m looking forward to coming back. My show is a guarantee. If you come to the rodeo and watch the show and don’t think my show is worth the price of a ticket, and you can convince my mama, I’ll give you your money back.”

He and his wife Judy, who were married in 1975, enjoy their four grandkids.

The One Arm Bandit will be at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte June 15-18. He will entertain during each night of the rodeo. For more information on the rodeo, visit www.nebraskalanddays.com

Latest Booking activity from the Lincoln County Jail:
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NORTH PLATTE – Friday June 10 family of Chris Jarvis, former fire chief battalion who passed away this past November, helped carry in the torch as part of a West to East statewide torch run to the Cornhusker State Games July 15 in Lincoln. Part of the festivities were skateboard and arm wrestling demonstrations. The CSG torch and reception party took place Friday at the skate park at the North Platte Rec Center. The torch is scheduled to be in Hastings Monday and Grand Island on Tuesday. For more information on the torch run, click here.

NORTH PLATTE – Nebraskaland Days 2011 officially kicked off Saturday at 11:30 with the opening ceremonies at Wild West Arena. This week sees a flurry of fun, filled family events including the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Events wrap up with a bang with the U.S. Cellular Summer Jam Concert Series. Brad Paisley will perform Friday June 24, and Hinder will perform Saturday June 25. Click here for the complete Nebraskland Days Calendar of Events, presented by Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.

Latest Booking activity from the Lincoln County Jail:
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This information is not criminal history. All individuals included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to [email protected]

If you missed the parade or just want to go back and see a replay of someone you know marching by, check out the parade from Friday June 10, 2011 in North Platte featuring Miss America, Miss Nebraska and all the contestants for the 2011 Miss Nebraska Pageant.

Miss America and Miss Nebraska were out taking pictures with people signed up for the Miss Nebraska Charity Golf Scramble. The event was at River’s Edge Golf Course this year, and all proceeds go toward Miss Nebraska and the Children’s Miracle Network. Check out the video for more information.

NORTH PLATTE – The city of North Platte will be treating areas for mosquitoes in the north and south sections of town the week of June 13th to 18th.

Monday June 13 – The area between Front St. and Second St.

Tuesday June 14 – Sparying will occur from Second St. south to “A” St. on the west side of Jeffers and south to “B” St. on the east side of Jeffers. Also, the area from the South Platte River to Walker Road will be treated.

Wednesday June 15 – the area from 12th St./Rodeo Road north to city limits will be treated.

Thursday June 16 – the area from Seventh St. north to Rodeo Road/12th St. will be treated.

Friday June 17 – the area south of Philip Ave. will be treated.

Saturday June 18 – the area between “A” and “B” Sts. south to Philip will be treated.

All East and West boundaries will be the city limits. Treatment will begin at 8:00P.M. and end at 12 Midnight, weather permitting. If you live in these areas, take precautions by turning off window fans, and closing windows and doors through these evening hours.

Latest Booking activity from the Lincoln County Jail:
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This information is not criminal history. All individuals included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to [email protected]