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Volume 9 • Edition 10
July 1, 2014
Happy 4th of July!
*Southeast Weld Fire Protection District Fireworks Show, Keenesburg, July 3 *Wiggins 4th of July Blow-Out Festival, July 4 *Ft. Lupton Old Fashioned Fourth of July Festival, July 4 *Keenesburg Days, July 12
Delivering over 15,000 papers to rural Adams, Morgan, and Weld Counties
Earl Anderson Memorial Rodeo, Grover, a Big Success
by Judy Rush The 91st Earl Anderson Memorial Rodeo, held each Father’s Day in Grover, CO, is over for another year. The spectators cheered for the many cowboys in the thrill packed two days. The added events of Kids Calf Riding, Ranch Bronc Riding, Local Team Roping and the Wild Horse Race make it even more fun. Results of the Local Team Roping: Tanya Wahlert and her son Ross tied, splitting first and second with Lynn Smith and Roy Krist. Harold and Jennifer Burke was third. Following are the results of the PRCA events as they were published on the PRCA web site: All-around cowboy: Cole Dorenkamp, $564, steer wrestling and team roping. Bareback riding: First round: Three man team works to saddle their 1. Craig Wisehart, 79 points on Sumhorse in the Wild Horse Race. mit Pro Rodeo’s Wrong Brand, $163; 2. Levi Nicholson, 70, $122; 3. Shea Hardwick, 62, $81; 4. Josh Griggs, 53, $41. Second round: 1. Craig Wisehart, 71 points on Summit Pro Rodeo’s Little Dog, $163; 2. Shea Hardwick, 62, $122; 3. Josh Griggs, 56, $81; no other qualified rides. Average: 1. Craig Cont. on Page 8, See Earl Anderson Memorial Rodeo
Ft. Lupton High School Reunion Class of 1954 and 1964 What a fantastic turnout for the joint celebration of the Fort Lupton High School graduating classes of1954 and 1964 and their invited guests held this past weekend at the Fort in Fort Lupton, CO as they celebrated 50 and 60 years since graduation. Invited guest, Mr. Don Cummins announced that exactly 100 years ago this year (2014), the first class graduated from FLHS with three graduates! Wow! An attendance of over 100 shared in the celebration by taking a tour of the newly opened Fort…many members of the classes weren’t aware the Fort was in existence let alone how it came to be but with many thanks to the volunteers of the South Platte Valley Historical Society (all dressed in period clothing relevant to that time in history) they all learned about why and how many, many volunteers and donations achieved the reconstruction of the Fort and many of the donated outbuildings. After the tours and class photos, all the attendees gathered together around the flag pole in the central part of the Fort for the presentation of the colors by The Buffalo Soldiers, followed by the Pledge of AlClass of 1954 legiance and Grace by Dr. Jim Barrington prior to the evening meal. The meal was graciously served by Forlurado Club, a local group of women whose service in the club is to work together to make some of the needs of the Fort Lupton Schools and Community come to fruition. The meal in keeping with the old time social events consisted of Sloppy Joes, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Baked Beans and a Veggie tray and refreshing iced tea, lemonade or cold water. The Class of ’54 honored all with an array of various types of cookies and cupcakes. The entertainment for the evening was provided by Tannnis Bator who presents herself as “Rattlesnake Kate”, a true legend of the Fort Lupton area, as she takes on the life of Kate and how she came to kill so many, many rattlesnakes at one time. Her Class of 1964 history can be found in the Greeley Museum as well as other information on her in the local Fort Lupton City Museum. Cont. on Page 5, See Ft. Lupton High School Reunion
Stoneham, CO 125th Anniversary Celebration, Milepost 256.26
The story of Stoneham beginnings has a lot to do with the railroad, but that is another story, the real story of Stoneham is about its people and what it took to homestead in the early 1900’s. Many of the original homesteading families were represented at the 125th Anniversary Celebration last Saturday, many of whom participated in the celebration parade. Researching the many stories of the individual families tells a story of coming to a new land and working long and hard to make a living and to raise a family in what at best could be described as a hard environment. The work ethic and family values that were exhibited are a testimony to the strength of the men and woman who came. We applaud them as they are a basic component of the proud history of Colorado’s early settlers. There are many stories to tell of the original families we have selected a few to share. For any errors in compiling we apologize for and take full responsibility. Big thanks to the Stoneham Historical Society, President Barry Bartram and all the folks who assisted us in gathering the material for our articles including Jan Northrup, Kay Dollershell, Barbara Maleby, Ann Mertens and Judy Tappy to name a few. Cont. on Page 5, See Stoneham 125th Anniversary Celebration
2014 Winning Primary Election Results
US Senate Republican: Cory Gardner Democrat: Mark Udall US House Dist. 4 Republican: Ken Buck Democrat: Vic Meyers Governor Republican: Bob Beauprez Democrat: John Hickenlooper Colo. Attorney General Republican: Cynthia Coffman Democrat: Don Quick Colo. Senate Dist. 1 Republican: Jerry Sonnenberg Other: Doug Aden Colo. Senate Dist. 13 Republican: John Cooke Democrat: Joe Perez Colo. House Dist. 65 Republican: Jon Becker Colo. House Dist. 63 Republican: Lori Saine Democrat: Dustin Urban Morgan County Clerk Republican: Susan Bailey Democrat: Judy Blake Weld County Commissioner at large: Steve Moreno Weld County Commissioner Dist. 2: Julie Cozad Weld County Clerk & Recorder: Carly Koppes Weld County Assessor: Chris Woodruff Weld County Sheriff: Steve Reams
WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE:
Page 2: Weld County Commissioner Doug Rademacher Named Prairie Partner of the Year Page 3: Luann Boyer Retiring from Morgan County Extension Page 4: Looking Over the Fence Page 4: Korner Kitchen Talk Page 5: Phil Rouse Wins 4-H Award Page 6-7: Stoneham Celebrates 125th Anniversary Pictures Page 9: United Way Day of Action at Kidz Quiltz Page 10: New Minister at Hudson James Memorial Methodist Church Page 11: Ball Family Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Lazy S over S Ranch Page 11: Ft. Lupton Plans Old Fashioned Fourth of July Festival Page 13: Joanne Greenfield: Keenesburg Own Channel 7 Everyday Hero Page 13: Keene Clinic Welcomes New Associate: Laura Stoneberger Page 14: PC Tips by Kate