Pioneer Post - Wyoming Pioneer Association
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Pioneer Post - Wyoming Pioneer Association
Pioneer Post Summer 2015 Edition Newsletter of the Wyoming Pioneer Association Est. in Wyoming Territory in 1884 Incorporated in 1926 The infamous Wyoming bucking horse has appeared on Wyoming license plates since 1936. According to documents in the Wyoming Pioneer Museum, Stub Farlow of Lander was the inspiration for the bronc rider. Some claim the horse is Steamboat, but the museum documents say it is not a specific horse. The bucking horse insignia was used by the 148th Field Artillery in World War I. Pioneers Celebrate Wyo’s Birthday “A GREAT DAY,” read the July 24, 1890 headlines of the Cheyenne Daily Sun. Wyoming was celebrating her statehood, having been named the 44th state in the Union. While President Benjamin Harrison signed the paperwork on July 10, 1890, celebrations of the monumental occasion took place on July 23, 1890. While the state celebrated statehood, women across Wyoming simultaneously celebrated their right to vote thanks to the hard work of leaders like Theresa A. Jenkins and Esther Morris. Morris, known as the mother of women’s suffrage, was in attendance during the July celebrations and presented the flag carrying 44 stars to Wyoming Governor Francis E. Warren, stating, “On behalf of the women of Wyoming, and in grateful recognition of the high privilege of citizenship that has been conferred upon us, I have the honor to present to the state of Wyoming this beautiful flag. May it always remain the emblem of our liberties, ‘and the flag of the union forever.” “The figure -44- representing the number of our star on the dear old flag — the handsomest and bestloved national emblem in the civilized world — will always stand with us for justice and equal rights,” stated Warren. Wyoming Territory was created in 1868 when then President Andrew Johnson signed the Organic Act. Over In 1927, the Western Meadowlark was named as Wyoming’s state bird. According to a historical booklet in the Wyoming Pioneer Museum, the Wyoming State Flag was adopted by the fourteenth Wyoming Legislature on January 31, 1917. The flag was designed by Mrs. A.C. Keyes of Casper. The original sketch is in possession of the Wyoming State Archives and Historical Department. the next 20 years, according to documents collected by the Wyoming State Library, “the territory used that time to develop Wyoming politically and economically in order to ensure her growth into statehood.” In September of 1889 fifty-five delegates, 49 of whom helped draft the constitution, met for Wyoming’s Constitutional Convention. On November 5, 1889 Wyoming’s voters approved their work at the voting booths. In December of that same year both houses of Congress had bills introduced for Wyoming statehood. Members of the Old Timers’ Association, the predecessor group to the Wyoming Pioneer Association, were among those celebrating. The term ‘Old Timers’ was defined as “including only those who personally had a part in bringing the Territory into Statehood.” The Old Timers began meeting in 1884 and statehood was among the group’s goals. In 1926 the Old Timers Association was officially incorporated. It’s only fitting that during the 2015 Wyoming State Fair & Rodeo, the long-time annual meeting time of this group, Wyoming’s statehood will again be recognized. As Wyoming celebrates her 125th birthday the group will again pay tribute to the important occasion. Wyoming flags will fill the room during the Aug. 13 Annual Meeting. On Saturday, Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. members of the Wyoming Pioneer Association invite the public to visit the Ruthe James Williams Memorial Conference Center for cake and ice cream in celebration of Wyoming’s birthday. Indian Paintbrush became Wyoming’s official state flower on Jan. 31, 1917 From the President Dear Wyoming Pioneer Association Members, Listen closely, you can hear the whooping and hollering of the Old Timers who first met in 1884. They were concerned things in the Cowboy State were moving too quickly and Wyoming history lost amidst the changes. We can’t even imagine the excitement and the thrill they must have felt to celebrate and honor their beloved Wyoming on Statehood Day 125 years ago. If here today, they would say, “Hats off to the Pioneer Association for your continued diligence to protect, preserve and promote Wyoming history and memorabilia.” The Wyoming Pioneer Museum is one of the finest museums, housing outstanding collections. Fort Fetterman is rich in history and this year we can celebrate the re-opening of Camp Douglas. The Camp was the primary Prisoner of War (POW) camp for Wyoming from 1943 to 1946. The Officers Club, the only building left standing, is now open 10:00-4:00 Wednesday through Saturday, May through September. You need to stop by and see the wonderful display of western murals Italian POWs painted on the walls. Arlene Earnst, Museum Director, has announced her plans for retirement the first of September. She and her husband Mike will be moving to Montana. It will be difficult to tell both of them goodbye and they will be deeply missed in the community. We thank Arlene for her work in the museum and with the Pioneer Association. Our new building has officially been named the Ruthe James Williams Memorial Conference Center. We look forward to hosting you for the 89th Annual Meeting in this beautiful facility. This year our meeting is dedicated to the 125th anniversary of Wyoming statehood and the continued story of Ruthe James Williams and her husband John ‘Jack’ Williams. Williams was on active duty in World War II at the time of his death. Beverly Holmes will be making a special military presentation for John Williams. Beverly also spearheaded efforts to have a marker placed at the gravesite of John Hutton, our organization’s first president who is buried in Cheyenne. We invite you to walk around our courtyard and enjoy the Pioneer Museum Arlene with artist Jerry Palen at the 2012 with its new dis- Wyoming Pioneer Association meeting. plays. See the artisan booths in Pioneer Cabin, the school houses, the grist mill and the landscaping that’s starting to take shape. We have a wish list of needed items to complete the new building, including an icemaker, and areas in the building that can still be dedicated as a memorial. Outside we are creating a memorial park with many ideas and places to remember loved ones. We are also working with State Parks to develop a small children’s play area, another area in need of sponsorship. We look forward to seeing you and sharing a special day that should be most enjoyable. Our meal is dedicated to the memory of Bill & Anne Gray and Beef Bolln. For years they served the Pioneers beef brisket, corn on the cob and watermelon. This year we will be doing the same. Sincerely, Mary Engebretsen President, Wyoming Pioneer Association WYOMING PIONEER ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 1545 • DOUGLAS, WY 82633 EXECUTIVE BOARD 2014 - 2015 Andrea Carmin Richardson, Riverton President ~ Mary Engebretsen, Lost Springs 2014-2016 BOARD MEMBERS H: 307-334-2929 • C: 307-359-3850 • [email protected] Peg Wintermote Middleton, Douglas 1 Vice President ~ Art Reese, Cheyenne Peggy Collins, Glendo • Arlone Carson Hild, Douglas H: 307-635-2223 • [email protected] James Hageman, Casper • Moriah Shadwick Moore, Douglas 2nd Vice President ~ Robert Vollman, Douglas Harold Haefele, Douglas • Jean Etchemendy, Douglas st Secretary ~ Tina Willis, Wheatland EX-OFFICIO Treasurer ~ Kay Moore, Douglas Arlene Earnst – WY Pioneer Museum Director, Douglas Office: 307-358-9288 Past President ~ Rory Cross, Cheyenne 2013 ~ 2015 BOARD MEMBERS Kristy Vivion Thompson, Casper • Izetta Foster, Douglas Jess Rodgers, Douglas • Jane Garber, Douglas Rod Cross, Douglas • Janet Jones, Douglas Milward Simpson – WY State Parks & Cultural Resources Director Jen Womack – Editor – Sagebrush Marketing, Newcastle C: 307-351-0730 • [email protected] CATCH THESE EVENTS AND MORE AT THE WYOMING PIONEER MUSEUM DURING STATE FAIR WEEK 2015! THURSDAY, AUG. 13, 2015 IT’S PIONEER DAY AT THE WYOMING STATE FAIR & RODEO! ‘Ernie’ a life size bison, will be on display at the Pioneer Museum Complex during the 2015 Wyoming State Fair. ALL WEEK! H Fantastic displays in the Wyoming Pioneer Museum! H Crafters and exhibits in Pioneer Cabin H Ernie the Buffalo, showcasing the skeletal system of a bison, will be on display H Come see the improvements in the Ruthe James Williams Memorial Conference Center, located adjacent to the Wyoming Pioneer Museum H Come see the historic brands in Pioneer Cabin! H Special exhibits in for State Fair SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 2015 10 a.m. • Kiddie Parade, beginning at the Cowboy Drive entrance to the Wyoming State Fairgrounds (located along Brownfield Road) and ending at the Pioneer Museum. 8 a.m. – Registration (Ruthe James Williams Memorial Conference Center) 10 a.m. – 89th Annual Wyoming Pioneer Association Meeting 11:45 p.m. – Lunch (included in registration) 1:00 p.m. – Presentation by Chip Carlson featuring Stock Detective Tom Horn 2:30 p.m. – Beef Bolln History Essay Winners recognized 3 p.m. – Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame benefit concert and cowboy gathering featuring Jerry Bell, Rhonda Sedgwick Stearns and Thatch Elmer Silent Auction benefitting the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame FRIDAY, AUG. 14 Celebrate Wyoming’s 125th birthday with the Pioneers on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Wyoming Department of Agriculture Excellence in Agriculture Awards SATURDAY, AUG. 15, 2015 1:30 p.m. Stick horse rodeo 2 p.m. – Join the Pioneers in the Ruthe James Williams Memorial Conference Center for cake and ice cream in celebration of Wyoming’s 125th birthday and a reception honoring all of Wyoming’s centennial ranch families SUNDAY, AUG. 9, 2015 8-10 a.m. Dutch oven breakfast cook-off, Energy Lane MONDAY, AUG. 10, 2015 Noon • Exhibit halls open TREASURER’S REPORT – ALL BANK ACCOUNTS Financial Report to be filed for Audit as of July 1, 2015 Converse Co. WPA Gen. Checking Acct. Converse Co. WPA Building Acct. TOTAL ASSETS JULY 1, 2015 Respectfully submitted, Kay Moore, Treasurer $37,554.20 $75,133.63 $112,687.83 Buy a Book, Support Your Museum! Douglas natives Linda Graves Fabian and Carol Price Tripp celebrate the publication of their pictorial history of their hometown. Photos are from the collections of the Pioneer Museum, and the authors generously donated all their proceeds to the museum! Copies of the book are available at local bookstores and the museum. Pioneers host 88th Annual Meeting in the Ruthe James Williams Center NEW BUSINESS Election of Officers Nomination Chairman Jess Rodgers’ reported as follows: The motion was made to accept the nominating committee report; for nominations to cease and to cast a unanimous ballot for the following: Until the MOU is signed Mark Moore, holding a rifle that belonged Nate Champion, was the guest with all state agencies the to speaker at the 2014 annual meeting of current executive board the Wyoming Pioneer Association. Moore The annual Pioneer meeting provides a great chance tor old friends, like has agreed to continue discussed his great-great, grandfather Leslie Eathorne and Thea Nuckolls, to meet. to serve in their current Lee Moore and his days in early Wyoming. Douglas, Wyo. • Aug. 14, 2014 — President Mary Engebretsen capacities. Retiring with called the meeting to order at 10:30 and led the assembly in the our heartfelt thanks include members Marjorie Sanborn; Marilyn Werner. New members include: Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Echo Klaproth opened Helen Miller; and nd Bob Vollman 2 Vice; Izetta Foster, Secretary; Kay Moore, the meeting with prayer. Notable guests were acknowledged, even in their absence. Treasurer; Past President, Rory Cross. Motion: Tina Willis Milward Simpson sent his regrets and indicated he would be in Second: Barbara Dilts Carried attendance later in the week. Greetings were sent from Jerry and Nomination Chair Rodgers report further stated that a slate of officers had agreed to serve as board members for 2014-2016.The Ann Palen. Peggy Middleton researched all those in attendance over motion was made for nominations to cease and a unanimous ballot the age of 80 and is cast for the attached slate of nominees. those with military Motion: Peggy Middleton Second: Barbara Dilts Carried OTHER REPORTS service records. A • President Engebretsen reported that no more brand boards will be rose was presented accepted. She reiterated that stones with brands will be available to these distinguished at a future date during the landscaping portion of the building. members. • A report and donation of beautiful shirts to the Pioneer Museum MINUTES The motion was was made by the Parker sisters. made to approve the • The Ruthe James Williams Memorial Conference Center kitchen minutes as presented. will be dedicated with an acknowledgement and salute to Annie Motion: Barbara Gray. Dilts Second: Kristy • A salute to the military was made with Past Thompson Carried President Bob Vollman TREASURER’S recognizing all who REPORT A financial have served. Tina Willis report was followed with a poem delivered by Kay dedicated to our veterans. Moore and Marilyn • Tiffany Schwenke Werner. $79,487.03 spoke regarding the Wyoming Pioneer Association member Fawn is in the building Wyoming Cowboy Hall Cole stops along the fairway during the 2014 fund; $28,872.00 in of Fame. Wyoming State Fair. the general account. • It was reported that That brings the John Hunton was the Association’s total holdings to $108,304.75 as of July 1, 2014. first WPA president and Elsie Bishop was the UNFINISHED BUSINESS President Engebretsen reported that fund raising efforts secretary in 1926. will continue indefinitely. A new fund raising opportunity will be • Roses were presented memorial stones; granite rounds; and stone benches to accent the to Mary Engebretsen, Bidders show their support for the Wyoming proposed landscaping. Cash donations are always encouraged. from her board, for her Cowboy Hall of Fame during the silent continuing service. auction at the end of Pioneer Day. Discussion was held regarding content insurance. UPCOMING EVENTS The Ruthe James Williams Memorial Conference Center will host: § Mark Moore’s historical presentation on Lee Moore § Trinity Seeley Benefit Concert for the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame Fundraiser and Silent Auction. ADJOURNMENT Seeing no further business, President Engebretsen adjourned the meeting prior to the official photograph and luncheon. Respectfully submitted, Helen Miller Secretary The Parker Sisters, shown here with President Mary Engebretsen, presented beautifully embroidered shirts to the Wyoming Pioneer Association to be added to the historic collections. Their mother embroidered the shirts for their father, Way Parker. The family homesteaded at Shawnee. Cowgirl musician Trinity Seely performs on Pioneer Day at the Wyoming State Fair. The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame held a concert at the Ruthe James Williams Center, following the annual meeting, to raise funds for their organization. Pioneers have posters, mugs, necklaces for sale The Wyoming Pioneer Association has available for purchase two historic posters, a coffee mug commemorating the 100th Wyoming State Fair & Rodeo in 2012 and a necklace featuring “Runnin’ with the Big Boys.” The first poster, printed in 2012, began with the contribution of a photograph from 1947 by Mr. Bud Tillard of Douglas. Much work was done to identify as many of the cowboys and cowgirls in the image as possible and an identification sheet is available with the poster. With the help of photographer Rick Kilmer, a panoramic was taken at the 100th celebration featuring attendees, dignitaries and special guests from the 1947 photograph. This photograph was made into a poster released at the 101st Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo. In 2012, also in celebration of the 100th Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo, the Pioneers created a commemorative mug featuring the historic Pioneer Seal. Mugs are available for purchase from the Pioneers or at the Wyoming Pioneer Museum. Copies of both posters are available at the Wyoming Pioneer Museum at a cost of $10 each. Proceeds benefit the Wyoming Pioneer Association and its efforts. With the help of Wyoming artist Jerry Palen, the Pioneers have released a necklace featuring “Runnin’ with the Big Boys.” A medallion on the necklace, created with a likeness to the larger bronze, features two buck antelope and a jackalope at a full run. The bronze, after which the necklace was created, was added to the front lawn of the Wyoming Pioneer Museum during the Summer of 2012. The silver necklace medallion is available for $125 or costs $175 with the inclusion of a silver chain. Inquire with board members if you’re interested in owning one of these necklaces, a piece of Wyoming history! The Association is a 501(c) 3 not-profit. Wyoming Pioneer Association, 2014 Wyoming Pioneers fondly remember loved ones, friends The late Bill Gray, a long-time Wyoming Pioneer Association member, and friend Jess Rodgers catch up on old times at the 2012 Annual Meeting. Each year the Wyoming Pioneer Association receives gifts in memory of loved one who have passed away. Gifts in memory of the following have been received in the months since the Wyoming Pioneer last met. We fondly remember these friends and loved ones and send our thoughts and prayers to their families: Paula Rider Kreycik • Joanne Carol “Jody” White Charles “Chas” Kane • Darla Funk • Kelly Middleton Tracy Alger • Vern Vivion • Gene Litton • Paul Sherwood Lee Gorsuch • Dorothy Cross • Denny Sonnenfelt Jack & Mildred Sullivan • Harold & Pansy Carson McKenna Kay Burke • Joe & Phyllis Price • Chet Stephens Kathleen Nance • Mary Irene Fletcher Jim & Lila Stratton • Mary Bruner • Evelyn Reynolds Warren E. Alexander • Jane Kreycik • Rodney Joe Haefele Barbara Wise • Harold “Red” Graham Pink & Rachel Reider • Wendy Larsen • Leroy Stausner Clarence Brimmer, Jr. • Pauline Hollandsworth Carol L. Roe • Dale Alberts • Vernon Dale Carson Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Brow • Esther Clark Calvin King Fogg • Donna Miller • David R. Rodeman Johnie Pickinpaugh • Philip Lawson Emma Lou Stroud • May Jane Strand Mark McDaniel • Don Pellatz Shirley Reed • Jack Alfred Bartenhagen Tom & Ella Robinson James W. “Dick” Strock David York • Dawn Carpenter Neil “Mick” McMurry • Charles C. Wilcox William Shaw “Bill” Gray The Wyoming Pioneers would like to extend a hearty thank you to the following list of people who chose to make a gift in memory of one or more of the above individuals. Please know your contributions are appreciated. Joanne Carol ‘Jody’ White Andy & Kay Moore • Ann Obrzut • Ann Teneralli Barbara Costopoulos • Barbara Dilts • Bart Trautwein Bear Creek Minerals (Connie Lewis, Dan Lewis & Linda Eaton) Becky Constantino • Beecher Strube Bernie & Sally Seebaum • Bert & Diana Emery Betty Minor • Blake & Darci Scott • Don & Carolyn Irwin Bob & Carol Fenner • Brad & Joy Johnson • Brad & Laurie Boner Bruce & Andrea Richardson • Bryant & Lois Gilbert Butch & Valora Scott • Carl Steinle • Carol Statkus Chloe Haefele • Chuck & Mary Engebretsen Corky Lisco & Family • Craig & Jacque Goodrich Dale & Ruth Critchfield • Darin & Crystal Rodgers David & Connie Hill • David J Kreycik • Deena Wangler Dick & Tina Willis • Don & Susan Smylie • Donna Fae Pennington Donna Golden-Strube • Dorothy Robinson Butler Douglas & Carol Erickson • Duane & Lee Ann Siebken E.H. “Buddy” Fletcher • Earl & Valora Scott • Edwin Brolyer Frank & Elaine Moore • Gay Bolln • Gene & Betty Payne George & Bobetta Etchemendy • Gerald & Maxine Lebeau Ginger Watts • Gordon & Margaret Taylor Greg & Carolyn Stinson Guy & Debbi Ehlers • Haefele Livestock Hale & Jane Kreycik • Henry & Connie Woehl Henry Turner • Iris Ditzler Herman & Karen Strand JS Rankin Family Trust Jack & Patty Showalter James & Dorothy Willox James & Nancy Hinton James & Peggy Middleton James Magagna • Jan Bruegger Johnie Pickinpaugh Jacque & Summer Foos Jeff & Paige Kreycik • Jeff & Tracy Boner Jerry & Teri Griffin • Jess & Eleanor Rodgers Jerry’s Welding/Steel Fabrications Jewell Reed • Jim & Kathryn Carmin • Jim & Sharon Brow Joe & Bonnie Carmin • Joe & Donna Mundorf John Huntzinger • John Sullivan • Leda Price Jonathon & Nancy Aal • Karen Dodway • Lucie Helvey Kathy Coon • Keith & Audrey Kreycik • Kim Roy Larry & Jeri Philbrick • Larry & Kay Fox • Laura Gossman Lenhart Mason & Associates, LLC • Mae Ann Manning Marcia White • Margaret Boersma • Marilyn Fitzhugh Marilyn Werner • Mark Shipley • Marlon & Lois Schlup Marilyn Fisher • Maxine Pollock & Family • Nancy Kay Mayer Nine Mile Land Company • Omer Swavee • Pat Litton Paul & Beverly Schwieger • Paul Lowham • Peak Fitness Randy & Susan George • Raymond & Arlone Hild Porter Muirhead Cornia & Howard • Raymond & Helen Miller Richard & Debra Murray • Richard & Mary Cannady Rick & Echo Klaproth • Rob & Annie Boner Robert & Delores Kassner • Robert & Mary Ide Rod Cross • Ronald & Mary McKay Rory & Demi Cross • Ruby Burks • Sandra Allard Scott Ranches • Smith Sheep Company • Smylie Animal Clinic Steve & Karen Smith • Steven & Susan Kerr • Susan Rosa Thomas Hill • Tim & Dawn Pexton • Vern & Rita Russell Vic & Jane Garber • Waive Yager • Weisshaar & Associates Wes & Margaret Hineman • William & Alice Vollman Thanks to the Schwiegers for making a donation in honor of Echo Klaproth, Wyoming’s poet laureate. Historian Chip Carlson to discuss Tom Horn’s conviction Douglas — Tom Horn’s saddle stands inside the front entrance to the Wyoming Pioneer Museum in Douglas. Those familiar with Wyoming’s history can’t help but wonder about the saddle’s travels during a bygone era. Was it on the trail behind Geronimo as Tom Horn served as a scout for the lawmen in pursuit of the Apache leader? Was it in the hills northwest of Cheyenne in July 1901 when a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed? Author Chip Carlson, who has been researching Horn since the late 1970s, will bring Horn’s story to life Aug. 13 when he discusses Tom Horn and the trial that resulted in his conviction. Carlson is slated to speak at 2 p.m. in the Ruthe James Williams Center following the Wyoming Pioneer Association luncheon. Horn, who described “So that is Tom Horn! A very himself as a detective different man from what I who patrolled the expected to meet. Why, he is range looking for out of place cattle, was not bad-looking, and is quite hung in Cheyenne, intelligent; but a cool devil, Wyo. on Nov. 20, 1903 for a crime Carlson ain’t he?” — Wyoming says he doesn’t believe Governor W.A. Richards after he committed. “Horn remains controversial meeting Tom Horn for two reasons,” wrote Carlson in an essay appearing on WyoHistory.org. “First, because of doubts that he actually killed 14-year-old Willie Nickell at Iron Mountain, northwest of Cheyenne, on July 18, 1901, and second, because of the questionable nature of his trial. By then, he already had led an eventful life in a West that was evolving from frontier territory to a place more settled and economically developed.” Horn is believed to have arrived in Wyoming around the same time the state earned statehood. “At that time,” says Carlson, “the owners of large herds of cattle were struggling to survive in a business that just a decade before was making them rich. In the 1880s, they ruled their ranges like private fiefdoms. Tom Horn’s saddle, on display in the Wyoming Pioneer Museum. Tom Horn braids a horse hair rope. Author Chip Carlson will discuss Horn and the trial that resulted in his hanging on Nov. 20, 1903 in Cheyenne. Carlson is slated to speak on Aug. 13 in conjunction with the Wyoming Pioneer Association’s annual meeting. Most had little concept of the true carrying capacity of those ranges, however, and stocked them with more cattle than the land could support.” The crash of the cattle market, depleting range conditions, drought, the winter of 1887 and rustling were among the many pressures facing cattlemen. “Rustling was definitely a factor,” wrote Carlson, “but only one of the many difficulties facing the ranchers who owned large tracts of land. Claiming they were forced to make an example of thieves, cattlemen lynched homesteaders Ella Watson and Jim Averell on the Sweetwater River in 1889. When that crime went unpunished, leading men of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association led a private army of 50 men into Johnson County in northern Wyoming in 1892 to kill suspected rustlers there. They murdered two men, but those crimes, too, went unpunished.” By the late 1890s Tom Horn’s diminished reputation and public sentiment against the cattlemen surely made it difficult for him to receive a fair trial. Many questions surround his supposed confession and the handling of the trial. Learn more when Carlson speaks on Aug. 13. Those who were in attendance for the 2014 presentation on Lee Moore will enjoy the connection between the two life stories. Moore claimed Horn was among the men who pursued him after he was accused of rustling after registering his own livestock brand. Wyoming Pioneer Association P.O. Box 1545 Douglas, WY 82633 www.WyomingPioneerAssociation.com PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DOUGLAS, WY PERMIT NO. 22 GUSSY UP in your best duds and be in Douglas Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015 for the 89th Annual Wyoming Pioneer Association meeting. Remember to wear red, white and blue for Wyoming’s 125th birthday! REGISTRATION FORM ENCLOSED! or call 307-359-3850 or 358-9288 bership m e M e m i t Life Just $50 Join Today! 2015 Bolln Essay Winners announced, recognized On July 10, 1890, Wyoming was the 44th state to join the union. Since then, the state has experienced many firsts and lasts. It has changed with the times while still remaining true to the western heritage that it was founded upon. The Wyoming Pioneer Museum showcases those changes with their exhibits, providing visitors a peek at the past. Yearly the Wyoming Pioneer Association sponsors an essay contest for the youth of Douglas and Glendo known as the Bolln MemoThere are plenty of items in the Wyoming rial Essay Contest. Pioneer Museum to spur a child’s interest As an added honor, in history and writing. some of the winners A special thank you goes out to Gay Bolln for all she does to ensure the essay contest is a success and inspire area young people to learn about history! are selected to present their essays at the Wyoming State Fair. Fourth graders from Douglas and Glendo are invited to the Wyoming Pioneer Museum in Douglas to tour the exhibits. After that, they choose an exhibit and write an essay on the subject. Once all of the essays are submitted, the top three essays from Douglas and Glendo are selected. The winners from the 2014-2015 school year are as follows: Glendo Bolln Essay Winners 1st Place Kailey Porter • “Chrome Spurs” 2nd Place • Tess Palen • “Horse Before Dawn” rd 3 Place • Madison Sanborn • “Run for the Mountains” Douglas 4th Grade Bolln Essay Winners 1st Place Sydney Peasley • “Story of the Gourd” Carter Trujillo • “The Snake Story” 2nd Place Paige Reese • “The Butter Churn” Callie Kunz • “School House Story” 3rd Place Madison Pexton • “Hercules Basket” Brianna Hansel • “Campaign of 1904” Humor Award Thomas Goold • “The Saddle by Douglas Market 1910”