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Mitzi and Jay Fluckiger, owners of Aaron’s Jewelry and Manufacturing in Roy, pose with Shianne Lowe, the 2011 Miss Rodeo Hooper, at this year’s contest to select a new queen. The Fluckigers had previously unveiled the new tiara to be passed down to future queens in Hooper.

Hooper sports its new crown jewels

JaNae Francis Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 6:16pm

HOOPER — Residents here already believe their city is a priceless gem.

But now, they’ve got a representation to prove their beliefs.

It’s a new tiara to be worn by their Miss Rodeo Hooper, also referred to as Miss Hooper Tomato Days. The crown will be passed down to the new queen each year.

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Handlers release their dogs during the race for extra-small dogs at Hooper Tomato Days on Monday.

Racing dogs a highlight of Hooper Tomato Days

Anita Kersey Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, September 3, 2012 - 11:19pm

HOOPER — Sam, a red heeler, is the 2012 Grand Champion of the Hooper Tomato Days dog races, held at the Hooper Park rodeo arena. He won first place in the medium dog division and then went on to win the overall spot, netting his owner a $100 first prize.

This year’s excitement grew as 127 dogs of all sizes, shapes and breeds lined up at the gate, where their owners paid their $3 registration fee. Then dogs and owners walked through and on to the holding area, awaiting their turn to take off.

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Georgie Thomas and Jana Talbot release their dogs Zuko and Harley (respectively) during the small dog race at Hooper Tomato Days on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. NICHOLAS DRANEY/Standard-Examiner

Hooper Tomato Days on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012.

Nicholas Draney, Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Monday, September 3, 2012 - 3:19pm

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Two-day Hooper fest honors city's rural roots

Anita Kersey Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, August 31, 2012 - 7:59pm

HOOPER — This weekend’s Tomato Days celebration marks the event’s 87th year.

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Hooper Tomato Days Rodeo Queen competition set

Staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, August 13, 2012 - 8:15pm

HOOPER — A two-day competition begins tonight to choose the Hooper Tomato Days Rodeo Queen who will reign over the community’s Labor Day celebration.

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This is a composite illustration/photo of the memorial that will be built in Hooper in honor of former and current city residents who have served in the military. (Courtesy image)

New Hooper military memorial to be built after 5 years of effort

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, March 2, 2012 - 11:53pm

HOOPER — It started when Bette Wilson couldn’t find her neighbors’ names on the city’s war memorial in Hooper Park, and it will end July 4 with the dedication of a new memorial. The dedication ends four years of hard work by Wilson and others in the small community.