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Vol. 15, No. 1 • February 2010
The Official Publication Of The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame
What’s inside:
Annual meeting info. page 2
Rodeo, Ranching and Native American galleries pages 8-13
Plaques & obits pages 15-17
Gifts, dues & memorials pages 18-21
Season Schedule page 23
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Annual Meeting plans underway
2611 Old Red Trail Mandan, ND 58554 1-800-597-7327
North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Helping Preserve Yesterday and Today for Tomorrow
NDCHF Annual Meeting Activities Best Western Seven Seas Hotel, Mandan Friday, Feb. 26, 2010
Fun Begins
7:00-9:00 p.m. CT
Social and Entertainment (singer Greg Hager)
Make your plans now to attend the 2010 Annual meeting at Mandan’s Best Western Seven Seas Hotel, Mandan. The two-day gathering begins on Friday evening, Feb. 26, at 7:00 p.m. (Central Time) with a social and entertainment. A cash bar and treats will be available. On Saturday, Feb. 27, at 10:00 a.m., NDCHF President Phil Baird will present a history of N.Dak.Native American rodeo cowboys. On Saturday afternoon, the NDCHF Annual membership meeting opens at 1:00 p.m., with the Trustee meeting following at 2:30 p.m. The agenda for the Trustees meeting includes announcement of the 2010 ballot names and the opportunity for people to speak on behalf of those candidates. Saturday evening begins with a social and auctions at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7:00 and the rest of the live auction. The North Dakota Rodeo Association Board of Directors will hold its meeting on Saturday morning in conjunction with the 2010 NDCHF event. The NDRA Board and general members have been invited to the NDCHF Annual meeting and banquet. The NDRA 2009 rodeo event champions will be introduced Saturday evening.
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 Ballot names announced 1:00 p.m.
Annual Membership Meeting
2:30 p.m.
Trustees Meeting
5:30 p.m.
Social and Auctions
7:00 p.m.
Banquet, Entertainment (Greg Hager) & Speaker (U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan) Introduction of NDRA 2009 Rodeo Event Champions Live Auction
CORRECTION: Nov. 2009 issue, page 27 bottom left photo Morris & Vi Baye with Miss Rodeo Mandan Sadie Wardner.
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NORTH DAKOTA COWBOY HALL OF FAME
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NDCHF hosts book signing
Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darrell Dorgan Medora Site Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Miller
Board of Directors
Dear Members and Friends: Welcome to 2010!! Not just another new year, we’re also welcoming a new decade of history for the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame. Seems like just yesterday when Evelyn, Goldie and I were driving back from the 1994 Minot Y’s Men’s Rodeo reunion, talking about a Rodeo Hall of Fame in the Roughrider State. Things started happening in a hurry in ‘95. We gathered up a board of directors, a group of western and rodeo people with a serious commitment to pursue a great vision. They’ve not only conducted our business on their own dime these past 15 years, but they continue to find ways to contribute and grow a $5-million interpretive center. We spent this past decade finetuning “the dream” with the talents of Darrell Dorgan and our staff. Along the way, the Hall earned itself the 2007 North Dakota Tourist Attraction of the Year award. I believe the Hall’s impact has now spilled beyond our prestigious two-story building in Medora. This is evidenced by the most recent induction of rodeo legends Joe Chase and Tom Tescher into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Oklahoma City. I also know we’ve become a role model of sorts for other western museum outfits. The Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center, now open at Fort Pierre, S.Dak., and the proposed halls in Mont. and Neb. have sought input and advice from us. Since the beginning, our Center of Western Heritage and Cultures has provided testimony, excitement,
gratification and respect for N.Dak.’s unique history, its people and their accomplishments. It will continue to do so, thanks to the efforts and partnerships among the Hall’s board of directors, trustees, members and friends. We have another Annual Meeting and banquet coming up on February 26-27 to kick off the new decade. Please join us at the Seven Seas, Mandan. Let’s strengthen our commitment to the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame today. There are great things just waiting to happen. These will come with your continued support. Thank you again for your past generosity!! And Happy New Year!! Phil Baird, President Mandan, N.Dak. P.S. Welcome to our NDCHF family, Gavin Christopher (born Jan. 12, 2010)!!
President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phil Baird, Mandan Vice-president . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Tibor, Hebron Secretary/Treasurer. . Russell Danielson, Harwood
Board Members Virginia Eck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bismarck Laura Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Medora Shirley Meyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dickinson Ray Morrell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandan Walter Piehl, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minot Ross Rolshoven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Forks Willard Schnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dickinson Roxanne Solberg-Gillespie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . York Arlen Sommers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valley City
Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cathy A. Langemo WritePlus Inc.
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Editorial Advisory Committee Phil Baird Ray Morrell Robert Tibor Send Letters, Address Changes, Memberships and Contributions to: Bismarck Office: 120 N. 3rd St., Ste. 85 Bismarck, ND 58501-3860 Phone: 701-250-1833 Fax: 701-250-1835 Medora Office: PO Box 137 Medora, ND 58645-0137 Phone: 701-623-2000 Fax: 701-623-2001 Website: www.northdakotacowboy.com E-mail: info@northdakotacowboy.com
Vision People of all Nations and cultures will come to understand and appreciate North Dakota’s ranching, rodeo and Native American cultures through the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Mission Statement The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame will strive to preserve and educate about the western history and cultural heritages of North Dakota’s Native American, ranching and rodeo communities.
Operating Hours May-Sept. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. MDT. Oct.-Apr. Open upon request.
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NDCHF hosts book signing
A new year, a new decade. A time for hope, a time for change. Thanks for your help and support in 2009. Working together, we’ll again present the story of the Plains horse culture to thousands in Medora during 2010. At the Hall of Fame, we’re busy developing new exhibits for the coming season. The Sitting Bull College on Standing Rock opened a beautiful new facility with excellent security features and asked for the return of the Sitting Bull headdress that we’ve had on loan for the past four years. We’ll miss having this outstanding national treasure at the Hall of Fame, but we were honored that the College entrusted us with it. We’re now working with Deane Fay and Sally Jeppson of Starview Enterprises on a new exhibit called “The Fight For The Land” to replace the headdress exhibit. “The Fight For The Land” will detail the battle for the Great Plains, beginning with the so-called
Minnesota Uprising in the fall of 1862. The war spread to what is now N.Dak. in 1863 and ’64, with battles at White Stone Hill, the Killdeer Mountains and the Badlands. It continued into Mont. with the Battle of the Little Big Horn and continues in court today with legal disputes dating back to the 1851 and ’68 Fort Laramie treaties. This is a historical look at the changing lifestyle in Minn., S.Dak., Wyo., N.Dak. and Mont. It also follows the lives of many who fought the battle and how lives changed in just a matter of a few years. We’re also updating the Ranching and Rodeo galleries. We open the doors on May 15 and, if you’re planning a reunion, wedding or meeting in 2010, consider using the Hall of Fame. Members get discounts on event rentals. I hope you’re planning to attend our Annual meeting at the Seven Seas, Mandan, on February 26-27. We begin with a free social and entertainment on Friday evening. Activities continue on Saturday with the Annual Membership meeting, the Trustees Annual meeting and the announcement of the nominees
selected for the 2010 induction ballot. Of course, there will be great entertainment, food, beverage service and a Saturday evening auction. If you have auction items, bring them. There have been many memorable times at past Annual meetings, and this year promises to once again be a weekend to remember. NDRA will hold its Board meeting on Saturday morning at the Seven Seas, and the 2009 NDRA rodeo event champions will be introduced at the Saturday evening banquet. The Seven Seas has a special room rate for Hall of Fame members and guests. Make your room and banquet reservations now by calling 701-6637401 or 1-800-597-7327. The N.Dak. Cutting Horse Association has decided to hold its annual event in Medora this coming September. Ginny Eck is also gearing up for her annual barrel racing extravaganzas in June and September. Need a place to hold an event? Need an arena? Give us a call. I look forward to seeing you in Mandan the end of February and in Medora during the summer 2010. Darrell Dorgan n
Gifting made simple…. If you are looking for a safe place to earn more than 2 percent on your savings, there is a safe way to earn from 5 to more than 8 percent, receive a fixed payment for life, receive a charitable deduction for income taxes and put your name on part of the NDCHF.
Using a simple $10,000 gift as an example, we can pay someone, age 60, 5 percent a year. Someone who’s 80 years old would receive more than 7 percent, and the interest escalates with the age a person is when the donation is made. Gift annuities are a great way to
ensure a steady income for life while hile providing financial stability to the Hall of Fame. We can do a gift annuity for up to $1 million. The product is called Charitable Gift Annuity and, if you’re interested, call me at the NDCHF office in Bismarck (701-250-1833).
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F undraising 2010 horse raffle under way
Harris, Karen & Ron Goldsberry.
consecutive years of registered breeding. Harris was also honored by the Dickinson Roughrider Commission as 1989 Rancher of the Year. Harris and Ron were the NDRA team-tying champions in 1963 and '67. Proceeds from the 2010 horse raffle will be used to continue making improvements at the Hall of Fame. Raffle tickets have been sent to the NDCHF Trustees. Anyone else who would like to sell tickets or Trustees who want more tickets can call Judith Hammer at the Bismarck NDCHF office (701-250-1833). The raffle drawing will be June 26, 2010, during the NDCHF Induction ceremony in Medora.
GR Hall of Famer.
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame horse raffle tickets are selling well, and more tickets are requested each week. NDCHF Inductee Harris Goldsberry and his son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Karen, donated a gray filly named GR Hall of Famer for the 2010 horse raffle. Born in June 2009, the horse is from sire Eddies Badger Skip and dam Zanna Roman. The Goldsberrys have been raising some of the country’s finest Quarter horses for more than 50 years on the beautiful 100-year-old ranch along the Little Missouri River north of Medora. They hold annual fall production sales and are nationally recognized for raising
horses used for ranch work, pleasure riding, rodeo and showing. Several years ago, the Goldsberry Ranch was recognized by the American Quarter Horse Association for 45
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Name: ___________________________________
From their beautiful 100-year-old ranch along the Little Missouri River north of Medora, they are donating this outstanding gray filly, born June 2009, for the annual NDCHF Horse Raffle. The colt is from sire Eddies Badger Skip and dam Zanna Roman. The Goldsberrys hold annual production sales and are nationally recognized for raising horses used for ranch work, pleasure riding, rodeo and showing.
Address: _________________________________ City, State, Zip: ____________________________
Money raised through this raffle will be used by the NDCHF to continue making improvements at the Center of Western Heritage and Cultures: Native American, Ranching and Rodeo in Medora, ND.
Phone No.: _______________________________ Email: ___________________________________
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HARRIS, KAREN & RON GOLDSBERRY
The drawing will be held in Medora on June 26, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. MT at the annual NDCHF inductions. You need not be present to win. Ticket holders must be 21 years of age to enter. The value of the horse is estimated at $3,000. If the winner decides to not accept the horse, the NDCHF will give the winner $1,000 in cash.
This is not a charitable donation. BILLINGS COUNTY LOTTERY PERMIT #2009-03.
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F undraising Consider NDCHF license plate
NDCHF Executive Director Darrell Dorgan is excited these days about the NDCHF license plate. He says, “The plates are being proudly displayed on vehicles around the state and beyond. They are a fun gift idea and an excellent marketing tool for the Cowboy Hall of Fame.” Project Manager Judith Hammer says, “It’s still possible to order yours, either through the NDCHF’s Bismarck office or directly through the ND Department of Transportation.” If you need a form, call the Bismarck office (701-250-1833) or go to www.dot.nd.gov. Click on Application for Organization Plate (SFN 54397), complete the form and mail it to the ND DOT. Remember—NDCHF gets $15 of each special license plate ordered, plus the organization receives a lot of free advertising from the plates.
Many thanks to our volunteers Ginny Eck Armin Lennick Joan Lennick Darlene Turrito
NDCHF offers original display boards The remaining 37 original inductee display boards continue to be available for sale. The display boards, with biographies, photos and brands, are in excellent condition, have been shrink wrapped and are ready to be mailed to anyone interested in purchasing them for $200 each. Some of the inductees and families
or friends have already purchased many of the display boards. The boards make great gifts for special occasions and holidays. If you are interested in purchasing any of the remaining original boards, simply send payment to the Bismarck office or the Medora site, and we will box them and send them to you. Remaining display boards include:
Ranches Eaton Bros. Custer Trail Ranch Long X Ranch VVV Ranch
Frank Marshall Robert McLeod Joe Wicks
Modern-era Ranching Freida Bohnsack Harris Goldsberry Brooks Keogh
Rodeo Producers George Gardner Special Achievement HOTR Champions Ride Minot Y’s Men’s Rodeo
Pre-1940 Ranching William J. “Bill” Follis Andrew Johnston Frank P. Keogh Donald Stevenson William “Bill” Taylor
Arts & Entertainment Frank Fiske Louis L’Amour Einar Olstad Cy Taillon
Rodeo Livestock Old Fitzgerald Old Shep
Great Westerners of ND Theodore Roosevelt Sakakawea
Modern-era Rodeo Franklin “Tex” Appledoorn Jack Chase Duane Howard Delvin Reich
Cowboy Long Rider Don Hart
Pre-1940 Rodeo George Bruington George Defender Scott Gore
Leaders of Ranching & Rodeo Earl Northrop
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Theater chair.
Would you like to put your name or the name of a friend or loved one on a piece of the Cowboy Hall of Fame? The opportunity continues to honor that special someone with a chair in the NDCHF Tom Leach Theater. Executive Director Darrell Dorgan says, “For just $500, you can recognize family members or friends to the Cowboy Hall of Fame. ” He says, “It will be ‘first come, first served,’ just like the patio tables, and there are only 19 unsold chairs left.” Chairs have been purchased honoring the following:
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L. Ray Baird Paige Baker Sr. & Cora Baker Orris & Alice Bang Robert & Ruth Bayer Georgia Bosch Joe R. Bosch Almit & Marlyne Breuer (3 chairs) Henry & Margaret Breuer Vic Christensen Emmet & Dorothy Dorgan Alick & Grayce Dvirnak Donald & Delanis Eckroth George & Thelma Fenton
• Joe & Sandi Frenzel, Little Missouri Cattle, LLP • Lemore & Rosella Greenshields • Florence Hauer • Joe Hauer • Kenneth & Irene Henry • Marvin L. Kaiser • Rep. Theodore A. & Helen W. Lang • Bonita, Lynn & Lydia Laske (Laske Quarter Horses) • Preston & Sharon Leingang • A. Lynn McMillan • Richard Miller • Jim & Jean Nesheim • Evelyn Neuens • Ralph Northrop • Randy & Russell Ressler • Willard Schnell • Nickadomus Senn & Lorance Wolf • Kurt & Madonna (Tescher) Tibor & family • L.W. Veigel 1909-1995 • Mary Ellen Veigel 1911-2008 • Beverly Jean Wenger Call the Bismarck (701-250-1833) or Medora (701-623-2000) for more information or to purchase a chair.
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Shaun Stroh.
for the WNFR because they know they will get to go along.” He says, “My parents and other relatives went to Vegas, too. It’s great to have the support.”
Travelin’ mates Stroh and Dusty Hausauer continue to travel together as much as possible. Hausauer stays in Texas during the winter where he can practice and participate more often. Stroh says, “I was very disappointed that Dusty didn’t make it into the
Shaun Stroh at 2009 WNFR.
2009 WNFR. In the fall, it looked like he had it made. I was devastated that he didn’t qualify.” Both Hausauer and Stroh went to the 2008 WNFR. 2010 PRCA season Shortly after the WNFR, Stroh participated in the Chase Hawks Memorial rough stock rodeo in Billings, Mont. He says that event didn’t go well. In late January, Stroh will be traveling to Fort Worth, Rapid City and San Antonio. There will lots of other rodeos after those. He says, “There are 100 possible PRCA rodeos, and I will try to qualify for the WNFR before the end.”
The future What does the future hold? Stroh says, “I’ve been riding saddle broncs since my senior year of high school in 1991. And I want to keep riding saddle broncs as long as possible. I haven’t really thought about a second career.” However, he’s gone more than 200 days a year, and his family misses him. He says, “My wife Shannon holds it all together. She keeps my schedule in order, plus raises our five kids ages two to thirteen and works part time as a nurse. She’s amazing!” In the meantime, Stroh will continue pursuing his dream of the WNFR. We’ll be watching both Stroh and Hausauer as the rodeo season goes on. And we wish them the best along the way!
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summer kitchen and was used for winter storage. In a few years, they moved into a log cabin, with logs cut and shipped to Valley City from Minnesota. By 1884, 15 acres of sod had been broken, dragged by a handmade harrow pulled by oxen and wheat seeded. Haaken, having no particular skill or trade when he first came to the U.S., worked as a farm laborer, breaking sod with a plow and yoke of oxen. By 1892, he was an expert boilerman, working on threshing machines and steam-engine tractors.
Ole married Mina Anderson in 1897 and took over the farm when his folks grew older. They raised eight children to adulthood, and seven of them were at one time involved in agriculture. Ole and Mina continued to live on the homestead in Section 10, Nelson Township, until Ole died in 1937. Sons Melvin and Joseph bought the farm from their parents. Haaken married Olava Anderson in 1899 and moved to the Kathryn area. In addition to farming, he was active in the community, helping start St. Paul Lutheran Church in 1903. Haaken died in his mid-40s. Ole and Mina were the parents of Alfred Stevens, born in 1906 and father of Jim and Merrill Stevens who now ranch the land that John and his family homesteaded in the 1880s. Alfred moved to Canada in 1926 to find work. While there, he met Myrtle Thompson, and they later moved to N.Dak. Jim says, “They moved to N.Dak. in 1932 and were married in Valley City. Alfred and Myrtle raised six children and rented the Bonhus farm in Nelson Township near Dad’s childhood home.” They lived there until purchasing the Alfred Anderson farm, now the Stevens Ranch, in 1945. With a government loan and successful crop years, Alfred and
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A fiv five-week flood in the spring of 2009 makes you take a look at slowing down. wn Merrill & Gladys Stevens.
Myrtle built a complete set of new buildings and added more land over the years. Alfred and Myrtle raised six children on the farm, including Milo, Earl, Joyce, Jim, Merrill and Michael. They farmed there until they retired in 1971. Alfred and Myrtle moved into Kathryn in 1969, where he died in 1973 and Myrtle in 2004. Jim says, “Merrill and I are the only Stevens in our generation who continued ranching and farming. We purchased the land from our parents in 1971.” Jim and Merrill each have one son and one daughter. The two sons both ranch. During the 1970s and 1980s, they purchased sizable amounts of pasture and crop land. There are now 6,400 deeded acres and another 3,000 rented acres in the present ranch. The—Stevens Shaun Ranch Stroh has maintained about 1,000 cow-calf pairs, along with some wheat and alfalfa crop land. Jim’s son John, wife Arlette and family live on the original Stevens homestead about one and one-half miles from the headquarters ranch where Jim and his wife Virginia (Gini) and Merrill and his wife Gladys live. The headquarters ranch once belonged to Peter and Minnie Anderson, who were Alfred’s maternal grandparents. Merrill and Gladys’ son Curt, wife Terri and family own a home in Valley City. Both sons, John and Curt, own land and cattle. Merrill says, “The Stevens herd
— Merrill Stevens consists mostly of Black Angus cows bred to Charolais bulls that we raise in a separate herd. In the past couple of years, we have added a herd of Red Angus.” The bulls are raised from all three breeds and sold by private treaty in the surrounding area. Merrill says, “Heifers are calved in March, with many of the purebred Charolais calving then, also. All remaining cows are calved in April and May on pasture.” Jim says, “At weaning time, around November 1st, about 620 feeder calves are sold to a South Dakota feedlot. The replacement heifers, sale bull calves and the younger end of feeder calves are backgrounded at our ranch.” Backgrounding involves a procedure of weaning and feeding calves to gain weight before selling them. Jim says, “The last of the feeder calves are sold to the same feedlot in January or February.”
Merrill, Curt, John & Jim.
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Jim and Gini also have a daughter, Cheryl. Cheryl and her husband Kory Sorby and their children live on five acres of land purchased from her parents. Merrill and Gladys’ daughter Brenda lives in Valley City with her husband, Kevin White, and their children. Future plans are to decrease the total cow numbers and take a little more time off from the hard work. Merrill says, “A five-week flood in the spring of 2009 makes you take a look at slowing down.” Most of the buildings on the headquarters ranch had water in them, and they are still doing clean up on the ranch. After nearly 40 years of ranching, Jim and Merrill Stevens look forward to at least partial retirements and to moving on to other areas of interest. However, the history of the land and the Stevens Ranch will continue on with their sons and grandchildren.
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After attending Dickinson State University for one year, Frank ranched and farmed from 1971-1983 and owned and operated a trucking business for three years. Ranching was in his blood, however, and he went back to ranching, along with operating irrigation pivots, in the early 1990s. Frank married Julie Sundahl, and
they have three sons (Justin, Garrett and Tyler) and two daughters (Jessica and Jackie). Frank and his family live on the Fort Berthold Reservation, where he ranched with his father Oscar before he died and now with brother J.D. on 7,000 acres of pasture and 2,500 acres farm land.
Ranching career Born Sept. 8, 1953, in Garrison, Frank Whitecalfe’s parents were Oscar and Greta Whitecalfe. Frank attended White Shield School, graduating in 1971. He has one brother James Dean (J.D.) Youngbird and one sister Verlee Sayler. Frank says, “I worked on the ranch growing up and started my own herd of cattle when I was 16 years old.” Frank also participated in steer wrestling.
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Frank says, “We run as many as 1,000 cow-calf pairs, 150 mares, 2 irrigation pivots and grow oats, barley, corn and alfalfa.” He also owned and operated a construction business from 1998-2004. Horse matters “In 1970, I came home with my first horse. I bought Pete at a Dickinson sale and, when I brought him home, my dad asked me ‘Why did you buy him?’. He was a big, grey, ugly horse, with a size 2 shoe.” Pete helped Frank win his first North Dakota Rodeo Association team roping title in 1974, while heading for his dad. Frank says, “I have also had two paints. One was a brown and white gelding named ‘The Grande Chawhee’ (my girls named him this when he taught them to ride). You could do anything on him--head, heel, rope calves, haze, breakaway. He was a tough little horse and my favorite of all.” Now Frank rides a black and white mare named Dolly, with quite the personality and a heart of gold. He says, “I believe she can almost read and write. Dolly has taken the whole family to many finals rodeos for 10 years running in the Senior’s and Lady’s breakaway roping, team roping and hazing steers. He says, “I have had a lot of good horses, but the really good ones never leave the ranch.” Rodeo successes Frank has been a rodeo champion in North Dakota for many years. He’s participated in calf roping, steer wrestling, bareback, team roping and breakaway. He says, “The first rodeo I participated in was at Beulah. It was the 1970 High School Rodeo, and I tied a square knot on my calf. I also rode bareback horses and team roped with Ron Carson at the 1970 National High School Finals Rodeo in Fargo.” Frank went to the National High School Finals in Twin Falls, Idaho, in 1971, with Almit Breuer hazing for him in steer wrestling. He has participated in many rodeo associations over the years, including the North Dakota Rodeo Association, Professional Rodeo Cowboys
The first rodeo I participated in was at Beulah. It was the 1970 High School Rodeo, and I tied a square knot on my calf. Association, Great Plains Indian Rodeo Association, Northwest Ranch Cowboys Association, Indian Rodeo Cowboys Association, Roughrider Rodeo Association, Wrangler Roping Association and North American Rodeo Commission. Frank’s 30 rodeo championships over the years included: • NDHSRA Finals – bareback & teamroping champion - 1970 & ’71. • NDRA team-roping champion – 1974, ’75, ’78, ’84 & ’86; all-around champion – 1977, ’80 & ’82; Senior Men’s Breakaway - 2003, ’08 & ’09. • PRCA Badlands Circuit team-roping champion - 1979 & ’80. • World Champion Indian Steer Wrestler – 1977 • Rough Rider Rodeo Association all-around champion – 1984 & ’86; calf-roping champion – 1981 & ’84; team-roping champion – 1984, ’87, ’95, ’96 & ’02. • Great Plains Indian Rodeo Association – 3 times all-around champion; 2 times calf-roping champion; 1 time steer-wrestling champion; & 4 times team-roping champion. And he has attended rodeo finals in Denver, San Diego, Washington state and New Mexico. Frank says, “My championships would not have been possible without my
Frank Whitecalfe.
traveling partners like my dad Oscar, my brother J.D. Youngbird, aka Spinning Bird; Malcomb Bruce Jr., aka Speedy; and Neil Karlson, aka Snooper.” He says, “One of the life lessons I’ve learned is that it is not always about the championships, but about the memories and lifelong friendships made along the way.” Dedication to tribal and community efforts Frank have participated in tribal roles since 1995 when he worked for Three Affiliated Tribes as the Cattle Relending and Buffalo Project Manager. In 20052009, he served as Councilman for the East Segment- White Shield and as Treasurer of the Three Affiliated. He was re-elected Councilman for White Shield Segment and serves as Vice-chairman of the Three Affiliated Tribes in 2009 and continues in that position. He has also served on the Energy Committee--Oil, Gas & Refinery and on the Natural Resource Committee-Land Transactions and Leasing. Frank was elected to the White Shield School Board, serving from 1991-1994. He also served as the North Dakota High School Rodeo Association President from 2002-2004 and as Treasurer of the CDFI Bank Board from 2007-2009. Other activities that Frank enjoys include playing poker, golfing, hunting and fishing. His goal is to be the next World Series of Poker Champion. We wish Frank continued success in all of the facets of his life.
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Review
Reviewed by Douglas W. Ellison, Medora
Sitting Bull His Life and Legacy by Ernie LaPointe
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t would seem that very little new information could be revealed about Sitting Bull, who was fittingly inducted into the NDCHF as a Great Westerner in 2005. However, the new biography Sitting Bull His Life and Legacy demonstrates that the life story of this great Lakota leader had not yet been completely told. This unique biography was written by Sitting Bull’s great grandson, Ernie LaPointe, of South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Reservation. It is based upon treasured oral history that has been passed down through his family. As LaPointe says, it was difficult to put stories spoken and preserved in Lakota into written English, but he has done a masterful job, and the oral stories will now be preserved forever.
He refers to his great-grandfather by his Lakota name Tatanka Iyotake, for, as he says, “that was his name.” The name, he explains, is more properly translated as “Buffalo Bull Who Sits Down,” rather than the generic and insipid Sitting Bull. The book offers a comprehensive telling of the life of Tatanka Iyotake, from his childhood to his early warrior days, to his leadership role during the white resistance and finally to his turbulent final days on the Standing Rock Reservation. Among the revelations is a previously unrecorded version of the chief’s death in 1890, as passed down by his family who witnessed his murder. Also revealed is the still simmering dispute over the chief’s legacy between the collateral relatives
on Standing Rock and the lineal descendants on Pine Ridge, which recently culminated in a contentious struggle for a repatriated lock of the chief’s hair and his leggings from the Smithsonian Institution. The book is an engaging and fastmoving study of Tatanka Iyotake, his life and the culture he died trying to protect and preserve. A detailed family genealogy is presented, along with a selection of interesting photographs. An index would have been helpful, but is lacking. Ernie LaPointe is to be thanked for allowing this very personal glimpse into the lives of Tatanka Iyotake and his immediate family. It presents an authentic and human side of a man whose power still resonates.
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P laques Families honor loved ones with plaques
ED UNRUH Ed Unruh was born Aug. 14, 1919, in Mercer County, the son of John and Rose (Gutyar) Unruh. He was raised south of Zap and attended Medicine Butte School #1. He married Alvina Huber, and they had one son, Floyd. Alvina died in the 1940s, and Ed married Opal Murray in 1951. They ranched south of Zap and raised Santa Gertrudis
Ed Unruh.
cattle. Opal died in 1996. Ed enjoyed riding the range and serving in various positions in his community. He died Feb. 14, 2008, and is survived by his daughter-in-law Sharon Unruh, who is a NDCHF Trustee, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
FLOYD UNRUH Floyd Unruh was born May 8, 1944, the only child of Edward and Alvina (Huber) Unruh. He was raised south of Zap and attended Hebron and Beulah schools and NDSU. Floyd served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1965-1968. He began ranching with his dad in late 1968. Floyd married Sharon Trotter in 1970, and they had two children.
He enjoyed ranching, rodeo, sports and attending his grandchildren’s activities. He served as a NDCHF Trustee. Floyd died Mar. 31, 2006, is survived by his wife, two children Shantell Hartman and Shawn Unruh and his grandchildren. Floyd Unruh.
LEVI WISNESS
Levi Wisness.
Levi Wisness was born Apr. 21, 1981, in Williston to Milo and Julie (Stenehjem) Wisness. He was raised
on the family ranch north of Keene and attended elementary school at Johnson Corners Elementary School. Levi graduated with honors from Watford City High School in 1999, where he excelled in wrestling, football and rodeo. He was a member of the Honor Society, FFA and 4-H. Levi’s true love was always rodeo from the time he rode his first sheep at age 6. He was named the Reserve Champion All-around Cowboy at the 1999 NDHSRA finals. In 2003, Levi was the National Collegiate Champion and, in 2004, the Badlands Circuit
champion. He attended South Dakota State University, Brookings; Eastern Wyoming College, Torrington; and the University of Wyoming, Laramie, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business in 2004. Levi was a professional steer wrestler, with a dream of competing in the NFR. He was a member of the PRCA and NDRA. He died suddenly on Aug. 3, 2008, and is survived by his parents and many family members and friends.
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James William “Bill” Boulware, 83, died Nov. 28, 2009, in Miles City. He was born in Amarillo, Texas, on Apr. 30, 1926, to James Johnson and Annie Mae (Amburgey) Boulware. He was raised and attended school in Amarillo. In 1944, Bill joined the U.S. Marines and ranched with his parents. He married Marjorie Ann Pelissier in 1948, and they operated the family ranch near Miles City until 2000. Bill was active in various organizations and served on community boards. Marjorie died in 2003. He is survived by two sons and a daughter, NDCHF Trustee Jimi Lou Woodard. Eva Gjermundson, 96, Taylor, died Sept. 18, 2009, in Dickinson. She was born Aug. 25, 1913, near Halliday to John and Caroline (Micaelson) Carlson. Eva married Sven Gjermundson in 1930, and they lived in the Halliday and Marshall areas, moving to Taylor in 1958. She worked as a cook and custodian in Taylor and spent many summers as a cook at the family Bible camp in Medora. She was active in the Taylor Lutherans Church and the Taylor VFW. She enjoyed bird and train watching. Eva is survived by eight children, including NDCHF member Stan Gjermundson and grandson and NDCHF Inductee, Brad Gjermundson. Ronald “Ron” Hauck, 68, Richardton, died Dec. 28, 2009. He was born July 2, 1941, at the AX Ranch, Richardton, to Alex and Hildegard Huthmacher. He attended school in Richardton and graduated from Assumption Abbey in 1959. Ron married Janet Hagen in 1961, and
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they lived in S. Dak., Colo., and Dickinson, settling in Richardton in 1963 where they owned the Ranger Café until 1977. They purchased the AX Ranch and worked in the oil fields. Ron enjoyed ranching, flying, hunting and fly fishing. He was very active in the community. He is survived by his four children and NDCHF member and brother Mel Hauck. Kenneth “Ken” Knudson, 82, died Dec. 12, 2009, in Dickinson. He was born Nov. 9, 1927, in Stark County to Knute and Evaline (Hendrickson) Knudson. He graduated from Taylor High School and St. Olaf College. After teaching in Dunn Center for two years, he entered the U.S. Army. After serving in Korea, he returned to teaching, in Denhoff and in Taylor. Ken served in the N.Dak. Legislature for 22 years. He was involved in Taylor community organizations and was an avid reader. He ranched until 1996 when he moved to the St. Luke’s Home. He is survived by two sisters and one brother. Vivian Knutson, 84, Dunn Center, died Dec. 4, 2009, in Dickinson. She was born Nov. 14, 1925, south of Dunn Center to Earl and Clarissa (Evenson) Morrell. Vivian attended area schools and high school in Dunn Center. She enjoyed riding horse and trailing cattle. She married Gilman Knutson in 1947, and they had four children. She enjoyed traveling, camping, family reunions, history and holidays. She was active in various community organizations. Vivian is survived by her four children, including NDCHF member Colette “Koko” Gjermundson, and seven grandchildren.
Arnold Krogen, 89, of Tioga died Nov., 23, 2009. He was born July 22, 1920, to Anton and Dora (Strangland) Krogen near Hanks and attended country schools. At age 15, Arnold worked on a neighboring farm and trapped animals during the winter. He also played guitar and mandolin in a band and sang Norwegian songs on a Williston radio station. In 1944, Arnold purchased land near Williston and Tioga. He married Dorothy Loscheider in 1950. In 1961, Arnold bought the Stangland homestead, and they made their home there. Arnold was a steward of the land and a charter member of the White Earth Valley Saddle Club. He was an avid horseman and enjoyed traveling and camping with family and friends. Arnold is survived by his wife, two daughters and six grandchildren. John Ralph ‘Butch” Molm, 62, formerly of North Dakota, died Dec. 13, 2009, in Fla. He was born Oct. 25, 1947, in Iowa to Ralph Frederick and Eva Nusbaum Molm. He attended ND State University and Georgetown Law Center. He was a partner at Troutman Sanders in Atlanta, Ga., and Washington, D.C. Butch is survived by his wife Sue and sons John and Hays. Michael Odermann, 41, died Dec. 21, 2009, in Nebraska. He was born June 4, 1968, in Alabama, the son of John and Leona (Schmidt) Brinkmeyer. His father died in Vietnam, and he was later adopted by James Odermann when James and Leona married. Mike had three children and enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and sports. He is survived by his children and parents. Myron Olsgaard, 86, died Nov. 18, 2009, in Kindred. He was born Aug. 6, 1923, to Ole and Ellen (Borderud) Olsgaard. He graduated from Kindred High School in 1941. Myron served in the U.S. Army during World War II and farmed with his dad after that. In 1950, Myron married Olive Thompson. He was a member of the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Association and other organizations. He was a charter member of the WWII Monumnet effort in Washington, D.C. Myron is survived by his wife, and two children.
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Ernest Ramberg, 92, died Apr. 25, 2009. He was born Sept. 18, 1916, in Williams County to Alfred and Gina (Aarhaus) Ramberg. He attended Strom Country School and Tioga High School. Ernest worked on the family farm until Aug. 1940 when he enlisted U.S. Army. He married Hazel Jensen in 1941. Ernest was stationed at Fort Lincoln south of Bismarck and served in the military through 1945. After his discharge, the couple farmed south of Tioga, growing small grains and raising cattle. He enjoyed participating in jam sessions and pool tournaments. In 1956, Ernest helped found the White Earth Valley Saddle Club and served as a NDCHF Trustee and was involved in other community organizations. Ernest is survived by his wife, two daughters and three grandchildren. Theodore “Tex” Riehl, 67, Cannon Ball, died Jan. 7. He was born May 19, 1942, in Elgin to Lawrence and Magdalena (Eichenlaub) Riehl. He attended school in Carson and Bismarck and served in the
U.S. Army from 1964-1966. Tex worked as a bullfighter for J.C. Stevenson and as a rodeo clown for 21 years. He married Marie Komenda in 2008. Tex is survived by two stepdaughters, an adopted daughter and a stepson. Amy Marie Svihovec, 23, died Nov. 24, 2009, in a car accident. She was born Apr. 29, 1986, in Bismarck to Jim and Linda Svihovec. She attended Watford City Schools, graduating in 2004. She was active in Student Council, Honor Society and band and was best known for being a good friend. Amy graduated from the University of Mary with a bachelor’s degree in medical technology and was working at the Molecular Diagnostics Lab, Denver. She planned to become a doctor. Amy is survived by her parents, her brother Nathan, her grandparents, including NDCHF Trustee Fay Connell, and many other family members and friends.
OBITUARY POLICY If you are aware of the recent death of a NDCHF member; a N.Dak. cowboy, cowgirl or rancher; or a friend of western heritage, please inform us and, if possible, provide an obituary or funeral program. Obituaries can be sent to: NDCHF, 120 N. 3rd St., Ste. 85, Bismarck, ND 58501-3860. Space availability may determine inclusion and length.
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F undraising Members Contribute to NDCHF The following are new or renewing NDCHF members from May 12-Oct. 15, 2009, deposits only. To contribute through member dues or to other funds, please complete and mail the form on page 19. Donations Basin Electric Power Cooperative Dennise Ereth (AETNA) Marathon Oil Company Stephen & Denise McDonough Michael & Sonya Metzger (In Honor of Willard Schnell) Roger Meyers and Family Palmer Nelson Jean Peterson Gordon & Sandra Schnell Leland Stenehjem Family Foundation Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange (In Honor of Willard Schnell’s Induction) Nick & Shawa Towner Gwen Zingg (AETNA) Pledges/Capital Fund Bud & Pam Anderson Randy & Laurie Hatzenbuhler Joe & Florence Hauer Dan Kalil, W.K. Cattle* Lowell Malard* Walter Piehl Jr., Ft. Union Artist Associates* Jerry & Carla Schnell Robyn (Nelson) Werth Theater Chairs ($500) (donor listed in parentheses) Terrald* & Carol Bang Alick* & Grayce Dvirnak Arnold Krogen (gift from Dorothy Krogen & members of White Earth Valley Saddle Club) C.F. Martell (gift from Dora Jane Martell Brockway) Ralph Northrop (gift from Suzzann Northrop) Ernest Ramberg (gift from Hazel Ramberg & White Earth Valley Saddle Club) L.W. Veigel (gift from G. Edward & Susan E. Dickey) Mary Ellen Veigel (gift from G. Edward & Susan E. Dickey) Beverly Jean Wenger Albert & Karen Wolf family
Memberships Diamond Saddle Club ($1,000+) James Danks* Stephen & Matthew Robinson Gold Buckle ($500-$999) Roger J. Anderson Barbra Kennedy Johnson* Bette Krabbenhoft* Ernie Krabbenhoft* Hal & Shirley Meschke Sherry Plummer Silver Buckle ($250-$499 annually) Harry Anderson* Kent Conrad & Lucy Calautti Laura** & Bud Griffin Gary* & Kim Hoglund Paul Ihland, SI Contracting LLC Loren Kopseng Gregory Lardy* & Lynae HansenLardy William C. Marcil Kenneth* & Marlys Radenz Ross Rolshoven**, Great Plains Claims, Inc. Jerry Schlosser* Rick Stern* Judy Tibbetts* Lorry & Harriet Vining Duaine Voigt* Trophy Spurs ($200-$249 annually) Fran Armstrong*, Diamond Bar B&B Terrald* & Carol Bang Almit* & Marlyne Breuer James Chamley Arnie* & Cleo Charging Fay* & Lynn Connell Clark Cronquist Jr.* Alick* & Grayce Dvirnak Jock Eaton, Eaton Ranch* Wilfred* “Sonny” & Mardean Ehr G.R. “Roy” Gilbreath* Cary* & Margie Hande
Gene & Gynell Harris DeVerne* & Margaret Hoggarth Etheleen Hoovestol Marilyn* & Kent Hudson Dan Kalil, W.K. Cattle* Bruce & Kathleen Kautzman Marlene Magilke Larry* & Peg Njos Eugene* & Colleen Pedersen Stanley* & Joan Pope Don* & Janice Rustad Bob* & Edna Sand Marv* & Barb Semrau Dorvan* & Eileen Solberg James* & Virginia Stevens Loretta Tescher* Steve Tomac* Frances Werre* Ranch Boss ($100-$199 annually) Bud & Pam Anderson John Bendish (gift from Sharon Bendish) Lyn* & Al Bjornson Herbert Bendixson Keath* & Cynthia Borchert Ed D. & Dalas Breuer Tracy & Travis Bridwell Evelyn Bryant Rodger & Mavis Buchholz Ron* & Neva Carlisle Colleen Carmichael Bev* & Steve Christensen Larry Christiansen, Christiansen Cattle Co.* William “Bill” & Connie Connolly Chuck Dahl Jack Dahl William T. Diss Byron & Kim Dorgan Darrell & Kathy Dorgan Fred Eberle Fred & Joyce Evans, TTT Ranch Joyce Fossum* Robert & Wilma Freise Koko & Casey Gjermundson Kenneth Halvorson* Armen Hanson
Rosemary Hanson O.L. “Hoot” Harr Gerald & Kathy Henry Darrell & Nancy Hermanson Arlene Isaak* Travis & Elizabeth Jacobson Jean & Norma Johnson Russell Kleppe Rueben & Phyllis Knutson Darwin Krenz Martin “George” & Karen Kruse Brian Langseth Robert* & Bonnie Lee John & Linda Leininger Armin & Joan Lennick Phyllis Leutz* Roger Leutz Mark Lundeen Sandra Marback (gift from Patrick Marback) Sheila Marie* Jim* & Beth Mongeon Thomas & Amy Murphy Phyllis O’Neil* Jean Neshiem Ken & Christi Neuens Eloise Ogden* Carol Oukrop Jim & Sonja Ozbun Tim Petry Jack & Corrine Redmond David & Gloria Reistad John & Bev Renner Arthur & Carol Rohr Ray & Beverly Sandness Sheila Schafer Verdun & Jacque Schauer Michael Schlegel Collin Schnell & Michelle H. Avelar-Schnell Gordon & Sandra Schnell Jeff, Gina & Shay Severson Odin Stutrud Hal Thorson, Thorson Ranch Larry G. Ulsaker Sharon Unruh* Soren (S.S.) & Patricia Urberg Norman Vangness W. Cary & Barb Voss LeNore Wagner
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Beverly Jean Wenger Carol Winter* Wrangler ($50-$99 annually) Bob Aber (gift from Robert & Bonnie Lee) Ronald H. & Janice Anderson Pauline Appledoorn* Tex Appledoorn* Ruben & Pat Auch Ernie & Alice Bachler Claudia Berg & Robert Matz C.J. Bloomquist Lance & Karen Bueling Clark Butler Capital Trophy, Inc. Donald & Delores Carlson John & Ferne (Nordin) Combs Hugh & Rachel Connolly (gift from Jim & Janet Connolly) James R. Connolly (gift from Jim & Janet Connolly) Jim & Janet Connolly Dennis & Gail Danielson Alex Dorgan Brendan Dorgan Haley Dorgan Paige Dorgan Jessica & Bill Eckroth (gift from Jim & Janet Connolly) Rachel Emmons, Greystone Group LLC Marc & Joyce Erhardt Bettie Erickson* Delbert* & Donna Eszlinger Lowell & Janice Faris Clifford & Marion Ferebee Joe & Sue Finneman John Froelich P. Dorinne Gabbert Sarah Garland Raymond & Linda Gilstad Elizabeth Gore Bruce Grunefelder Curtis & Susan Hanson Steve & Linda Hanson Todd & Marie Hauer Bill & Caryl Haverluk Harv Hegvick William Hill* Doc & Helen Hilz, Coal Craft Products Kathleen Hockhalter Janet Holt Darryl Howard Robert & Karen Huether Arnie Irwin (gift from Bob & Donna Irwin) Bob* & Donna Irwin John Irwin (gift from Bob & Donna Irwin) Wandy & Rory Irwin (gift from Bob & Donna Irwin) Lydia Johnson Marv & Joyce Kaiser
Jean Kautzman Roger & Jane Kinnischtzke Rodney Klein Bethol Knutson Vern & Lois Knudson Charles & Marleen Lowman Loren F. Lundy Patrick Lynn Donald Majeres (gift from Andrew & Stacy Majeres) Carol Martinez Russ & Elaine Mather Lyle* & Ruth McDermott Gene & Susan Melgaard George & Joyce Monson Virginia Nelsen Karen A. Nelson H. Weyburn & Mae Niewoehner Mary & Robert Nistler Gerald Nunn Myles & Ranelle O’Keeffe Orlin & Joyce Oium, Riverdale Ranch Arthur & Valoie Olson Rick & Sharon Olson Robert & Lavonne Patten Jean Peterson Michael & Pamala Piatz
Walter Piehl Jr., Ft. Union Artist Assoc.** James Pladson Richard & Fern Pokorny Connie* & Glenda Redmond Don & Betty Rehm Gary Reile Gary & Lois Ridenhower Dave Robson Patrick & Marcy Roehrich Steve Rogalla Charles Rothberg Wally & Marlys Rustad Dianne Schafer Amanda Schaff* Mike & Geri Senger John & Laura Shipley Paul Smokov Robert Steffes Gary & Vicki Summerfield Carl Svendsen Sam & Bev Tombarge Wesley & Marlene Tossett Joan Urenn Axel Dave & Kim Utke, Sheldak Ranch Wesley & Linda Vettel Carol Weigelt
Lois & George Welsch Dennis Werre, D.D. Werre Trucking, Inc. Pat & Larry Wilson C.H. Winkler Jason* & Anita* Wirtz Dan & Sheila Zachmann Ronda & Carl Zeltinger Holly Zieman Dan & Mary Zimmerman Kid’s Corral ($10 annually) Grayson Page Connolly (gift from Jim & Janet Connolly) MacKenzie Sage Connolly (gift from Jim & Janet Connolly) Chesney Gjermundson (gift from Koko & Casey Gjermundson) Kazanne Gjermundson (gift from Koko & Casey Gjermundson) * Denotes NDCHF Trustees **Denotes NDCHF Board Members (Please notify the NDCHF of any errors or omissions by calling 701-250-1833.)
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. All contributions are tax deductible.
KID CORRAL ............................................ $10-$49 ANNUALLY WRANGLER CLUB .................................. $50-$99 ANUALLY RANCH BOSS CLUB ............................... $100-$199 ANNUALLY TROPHY SPURS CLUB ........................... $200-$249 ANNUALLY SILVER BUCKLE CLUB........................... $250-$499 ANNUALLY GOLD BUCKLE ........................................ $500-$999 ANNUALLY DIAMOND SADDLE CLUB ...................... $1,000-$4,999 ANNUALLY TRAIL DRIVERS CLUB ............................ $5,000-$9,999 ANNUALLY BRONC RIDER CLUB .............................. $10,000+ANNUALLY
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F undraising NDCHF gifts honor loved ones The NDCHF has received honorariums/memorials for the following individuals. (This information includes deposits for May 12-Oct. 15, 2009, deposits only.) To honor a loved one, see the memorial/ contribution form on page 21. In memory of Dean Armstrong Wencil & Patsy Wagner, Wagner Ranch In memory of Joe & Ruth Berg Bill & Pat Meyer In memory of James “Bill” Boulware Laura & Bud Griffin In memory of James “Bill” & Marjorie Boulware Eloise Ogden & Bernie Pellenwessel In memory of Maynard Brown Bill & Pat Meyer In memory of Donald “Duke” Bryant Evelyn Bryant In memory of Earl Clyde Jonie & Billy Greenlee In memory of Ray Erhardt Jason & Anita Wirtz In memory of Morris Gerbig Keith Kemmer Ken Moen In memory of Alice Goodall Gary & Jayce Miller Elmo & Elinor Sorenson In memory of W.T. Grunefelder Bruce & Judy Grunefelder In memory of Louis Hagerott Gordon Albers & Joyce Kitt
In memory of Ralph Klein Vonny Young In memory of Kenneth Knudson Vernon & Lois Knudson In memory of Gilman & Vivian Knutson Alan, Lisa (Benz) & Ethan Hendrickson
In memory of Myron Olsgaard Don & Janice Rustad In memory of Roger, Maurice & Bill Otto Lydia Johnson In memory of Blanche Pelissier Kenny & Mary Abrahamson
In memory of Vivian Knutson Tex & Pauline Appledoorn Irene Hamilton
In memory of Ernest Ramberg Hazel Ramberg & White Earth Valley Saddle Club
In memory of Arnold Krogen William & Kay Fortier, Willow Lake Ranch Don & Pat Sillerud
In memory of Doris Roberts Sheila Marie, Painted Badlands Ranch
In memory of Fred Loeffelbein Lyn & Al Bjornson In memory of Herbert Maston Lynn & Linda Wold
In memory of David Savageau Gordon & Marlyn Langerud In honor of Willard Schnell Michael & Sonya Metzger Larry & Judi Schnell
In memory of John Ralph “Butch” Molm Kevin Carvell Terry Grimm Malcolm & Carey Hollensteiner National Hydropower Assn. Sally, Scott & Scott Newbern Jane & Charles Piercy George & Jane Sinner Wayne & Lee Harper Vason
In memory of Jeanette Schultz Bill & Pat Meyer
In memory of Adrien Mongeon Dennis & Gail Danielson
Inmemory of Merle Kalenze Stevick Jonie & Billy Greenlee Gary & Gayle Jeffrey Lois Matson Bill & Pat Meyer
In memory of Calvin Nelson Roughrider Rodeo Association
In memory of Ron Hauck Colette & Casey Gjermundson
In memory of Charles (Carl) O. Nelson Joe & Sue Finneman
In memory of Art Hermanson Walter Piehl Jr., Ft. Union Artist Associates
In memory of Michael Odermann Corrine Davis Darrell Dorgan
In memory of June Schwindt Sheila Marie, Painted Badlands Ranch In memory of Olga Stenberg Sheila Marie, Painted Badlands Ranch
In memory of Amy Svihovec Sheila Marie, Painted Badlands Ranch In memory of Jim Tescher Lorry & Harriet Vining
February 2010 • The Cowboy Chronicle • Page 21 In memory of Mr. & Mrs. B.V. Toman Marie & Jerry Toman In memory of Ed Unruh Assorted donors (cash) Kathleen Dettmann Tillie Dettmann Allen & Lorraine Schmidt Sharon Unruh, Unruh Cattle Co. In memory of Andrew Voigt Roberta Bosch In memory of Wade Waagen Sheila Marie In memory of Levi Wisness Milo & Julie A. Wisness
Memorial Wall Program honors family and friends The NDCHF’s Memorial Wall and Registry Program is the perfect Holiday gift for members, special friends and others. That special person’s life and accomplishments will be documented for future generations. The card file registry lets you honor someone with a card file for $250. The card file includes biographical information, a photograph and a brand. For $1,000, a person, business or organization can be honored with a 14” x 9” plaque. A $5,000 plaque, 18” x 10½”, includes biographical information. Both plaque sizes include a card file. For more information, call Cathy Langemo at the Bismarck office (701-2501833 or 701-527-7948).
North dakota cowboy hall of fame membership/memorials
Membership Contribution of $ _____________________________________ Category _______________________________________________________ Memorial Gift of $ _______________________________________________ In honor of ______________________________________________________ Theater Chair Fund $ ______________ Building Fund $ _______________ Foundation $ ____________________________________________________ Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ City _____________________ State ________ Zip Code _______________ Phone _________________________________________________________ Credit Card _____________________________________________________ Expiration Date __________________________________________________
Mail, fax or email this form (or a copy of it), along with your check or credit card number, to: North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame 120 N. 3rd St., Ste. 85 Bismarck, ND 58501
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M EMBER News Danielson retires After 44 years of teaching and doing research work at NDSU, NDCHF Board member Russ Danielson recently retired. Danielson graduated from NDSU in 1964 and started at the beef research unit in June 1965, where he oversaw the NDSU beef herd. In his retirement, Danielson plans to spend more time with his wife Helen and their two daughters and four grandchildren.
Lardy receives promotion With Danielson’s retirement, NDCHF Trustee Greg Lardy has been promoted to head the NDSU Animal Science Department. He was formerly a beef cattle specialist and will continue in his leadership role with the Beef Systems Center of Excellence.
Bismarck rodeo queen receives award Emily Carson, Miss Rodeo Prairie Rose, recently received the “Hats Off to Rodeo Royalty” award during the Miss Rodeo America Pageant in Colo. The award honors local and regional rodeo queens in the U.S. ages 10-20 who have shown outstanding performance and leadership skills in equine activities.
Corp. executive, received the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award in Nov. 2009. Gov. John Hoeven presented the award to Burgum, who is the 37th person to receive it.
Baird joins ND history board NDCHF President Phil Baird has been appointed by the Governor to the N.Dak. State Historical Records Advisory Board. The Board assists with coordination activities related to the retention, disposition and preservation of documentary resources throughout the state. Board members represent historical organizations and repositories, including historical sites, museums, and other entities statewide. As a rodeo historian, Baird has developed one of the most extensive data collections about N.Dak. rodeo and Indian rodeo cowboys of the northern Great Plains.
NDCHF supporter recognized with Rough Rider award Doug Burgum, philanthropist and former Microsoft
Independent & Assisted Living
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Wild West Series & Season Schedule
Feb. 17-18
Theodore Roosevelt History Presentation, Fargo & Valley City
Mar. 3-4
Theodore Roosevelt History Presentation, Medora & Watford City
Mar. 17-18
Theodore Roosevelt History Presentation, Devils Lake & Langdon
May 15
Opening Day at NDCHF, Medora
May 15
Ribs ’n’ Blues
May 29-30
Medora Cowboy Poetry Gathering
June 12-13
Flag Day & All-horse Parade
June 12-14
Winchester Weekend (Gun Show, Speakers, Cowboys)
June 25-26
NDCHF Induction Activities
June 26-27
ND Barrel Racing Association Event, Medora Ranch-ORama
July 4
Independence Day Celebration, Parade & Fireworks
July 24
National Day of the Cowboy
Aug. 21-22
Day of the People (Native American Celebration at NDCHF)
Sept. 18-19
ND Cutting Horse Association Event, Medora Ranch-ORama
Sept. 19
Last Day – 2010 NDCHF Season
Nov. 5
Medora Chamber of Commerce Wildlife Feed
Dec. 3-5
Medora Chamber of Commerce Oldfashioned Cowboy Christmas
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