Pioneer Post Summer 2015 Edition Newsletter of the 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 According to a historical booklet in the Wyoming Pioneer Pioneer Museum, Stub Farlow of Lander Museum, the Wyoming State Flag was adopted by the was the inspiration for the bronc rider. fourteenth Wyoming Legislature on January 31, 1917. The flag Some claim the horse is Steamboat, but was designed by Mrs. A.C. Keyes of Casper. The original sketch the museum documents say it is not is in possession of the Wyoming State Archives and Historical a specific horse. The bucking horse Department. insignia was used by the 148th Field Artillery in World War I. the next 20 years, according to documents collected by the Wyoming State Library, “the territory used that time to Pioneers Celebrate Wyo’s Birthday develop Wyoming politically and economically in order to “A GREAT DAY,” read the July 24, 1890 headlines of ensure her growth into statehood.” the Cheyenne Daily Sun. Wyoming was celebrating her In September of 1889 fifty-five delegates, 49 of statehood, having been named the 44th state in the Union. whom helped draft the constitution, met for Wyoming’s While President Benjamin Harrison signed the paperwork Constitutional Convention. On November 5, 1889 on July 10, 1890, celebrations of the monumental occasion Wyoming’s voters approved their work at the voting booths. took place on July 23, 1890. In December of that same year both houses of Congress had While the state celebrated statehood, women across bills introduced for Wyoming statehood. Wyoming simultaneously celebrated their right to vote Members of the Old Timers’ Association, the predeces- thanks to the hard work of leaders like Theresa A. Jenkins sor group to the Wyoming Pioneer Association, were among and Esther Morris. Morris, known as the mother of women’s those celebrating. The term ‘Old Timers’ was defined as suffrage, was in attendance during the July celebrations and “including only those who personally had a part in bringing presented the flag carrying 44 stars to Wyoming Governor the Territory into Statehood.” The Old Timers began meet- Francis E. Warren, stating, “On behalf of the women of ing in 1884 and statehood was among the group’s goals. In Wyoming, and in grateful recognition of the high privilege of 1926 the Old Timers Association was officially incorpo- citizenship that has been conferred upon us, I have the honor rated. to present to the state of Wyoming this It’s only fitting that during the 2015 Wyo- beautiful flag. May it always remain ming State Fair & Rodeo, the long-time annual the emblem of our liberties, ‘and the meeting time of this group, Wyoming’s state- flag of the union forever.” hood will again be recognized. As Wyoming “The figure -44- representing celebrates her 125th birthday the group will the number of our star on the dear again pay tribute to the important occasion. old flag — the handsomest and best- Wyoming flags will fill the room during the loved national emblem in the civilized Aug. 13 Annual Meeting. On Saturday, Aug. world — will always stand with us for 15 at 2 p.m. members of the Wyoming Pio- justice and equal rights,” stated Warren. neer Association invite the public to visit Wyoming Territory was created the Ruthe James Williams Memorial Con- in 1868 when then President Andrew ference Center for cake and ice cream in Johnson signed the Organic Act. Over celebration of Wyoming’s birthday.

In 1927, the Meadowlark was named Indian Paintbrush became Wyoming’s as Wyoming’s state bird. official state flower on Jan. 31, 1917 of his death. Beverly From the President Holmes will be mak- Dear Wyoming Pioneer Association Members, ing a special military Listen closely, you can hear the presentation for John whooping and hollering of the Old Williams. Beverly Timers who first met in 1884. They also spearheaded were concerned things in the Cow- efforts to have a boy State were moving too quickly marker placed at the and Wyoming history lost amidst gravesite of John the changes. We can’t even imag- Hutton, our organi- ine the excitement and the thrill zation’s first presi- they must have felt to celebrate and dent who is buried in honor their beloved Wyoming on Cheyenne. Statehood Day 125 years ago. If We invite you here today, they would say, “Hats off to the Pioneer Associa- to walk around our tion for your continued diligence to protect, preserve and pro- courtyard and enjoy the Pioneer Museum mote Wyoming history and memorabilia.” The Wyoming Pio- Arlene with artist Jerry Palen at the 2012 neer Museum is one of the finest museums, housing outstand- with its new dis- Wyoming Pioneer Association meeting. ing collections. Fort Fetterman is rich in history and this year plays. See the arti- we can celebrate the re-opening of Camp Douglas. The Camp san booths in Pio- was the primary Prisoner of War (POW) camp for Wyoming neer Cabin, the school houses, the grist mill and the landscap- from 1943 to 1946. The Officers Club, the only building left ing that’s starting to take shape. We have a wish list of needed standing, is now open 10:00-4:00 Wednesday through Satur- items to complete the new building, including an icemaker, day, May through September. You need to stop by and see the and areas in the building that can still be dedicated as a memo- wonderful display of western murals Italian POWs painted on rial. Outside we are creating a memorial park with many ideas the walls. and places to remember loved ones. We are also working with Arlene Earnst, Museum Director, has announced her State Parks to develop a small children’s play area, another plans for retirement the first of September. She and her hus- area in need of sponsorship. band Mike will be moving to Montana. It will be difficult to We look forward to seeing you and sharing a special day tell both of them goodbye and they will be deeply missed in that should be most enjoyable. Our meal is dedicated to the the community. We thank Arlene for her work in the museum memory of Bill & Anne Gray and Beef Bolln. For years they and with the Pioneer Association. served the Pioneers beef brisket, corn on the cob and water- Our new building has officially been named the Ruthe melon. This year we will be doing the same. James Williams Memorial Conference Center. We look for- ward to hosting you for the 89th Annual Meeting in this beau- Sincerely, tiful facility. This year our meeting is dedicated to the 125th Mary Engebretsen anniversary of Wyoming statehood and the continued story President, Wyoming Pioneer Association of Ruthe James Williams and her husband John ‘Jack’ Wil- liams. Williams was on active duty in World War II at the time

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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 1st 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 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 Milward Simpson – WY State Parks & Cultural 2013 ~ 2015 BOARD MEMBERS Resources Director Kristy Vivion Thompson, Casper • Izetta Foster, Douglas Jen Womack – Editor – Sagebrush Marketing, Newcastle Jess Rodgers, Douglas • Jane Garber, Douglas C: 307-351-0730 • [email protected] Rod Cross, Douglas • Janet Jones, Douglas 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! 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 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 ‘Ernie’ a life size bison, will be on display at the Pioneer Museum and Thatch Elmer Complex during the 2015 Wyoming State Fair. Silent Auction benefitting ALL WEEK! the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame H Fantastic displays in the Wyoming Pioneer Museum! Celebrate Wyoming’s 125th birthday H with the Pioneers on Crafters and exhibits in Pioneer Cabin FRIDAY, AUG. 14 Saturday, Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. H Ernie the Buffalo, showcasing the skeletal system of a bison, will be on display 5:30 p.m. Wyoming H Come see the improvements in the Ruthe James Williams Department of Agriculture Excellence in Agriculture Memorial Conference Center, located adjacent to the Awards Wyoming Pioneer Museum SATURDAY, AUG. 15, 2015 H Come see the historic brands in Pioneer Cabin! H Special exhibits in for State Fair 1:30 p.m. Stick horse rodeo

SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 2015 2 p.m. – Join the Pioneers in the Ruthe James Williams 10 a.m. • Kiddie Parade, beginning at the Cowboy Drive Memorial Conference Center for cake and ice cream in entrance to the Wyoming State Fairgrounds (located along celebration of Wyoming’s 125th birthday and a reception Brownfield Road) and ending at the Pioneer Museum. honoring all of Wyoming’s centennial ranch families SUNDAY, AUG. 9, 2015 8-10 a.m. Dutch oven breakfast cook-off, Energy Lane Buy a Book, MONDAY, AUG. 10, 2015 Support Your Noon • Exhibit halls open Museum! Douglas natives Linda Graves TREASURER’S REPORT – ALL BANK ACCOUNTS Fabian and Carol Price Tripp Financial Report to be filed for Audit as of July 1, 2015 celebrate the publication of their pictorial history of their Converse Co. WPA Gen. Checking Acct. $37,554.20 hometown. Photos are from Converse Co. WPA Building Acct. $75,133.63 the collections of the Pioneer Museum, and the authors TOTAL ASSETS JULY 1, 2015 $112,687.83 generously donated all their proceeds to the museum! Respectfully submitted, Copies of the book are Kay Moore, Treasurer 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 to Nate Champion, was the guest with all state agencies the 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; Helen Miller; and Marilyn Werner. New members include: Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Echo Klaproth opened nd the meeting with prayer. Bob Vollman 2 Vice; Izetta Foster, Secretary; Kay Moore, 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 Ann Palen. officers had agreed to serve as board members for 2014-2016.The 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 service records. A OTHER REPORTS rose was presented • President Engebretsen reported that no more brand boards will be to these distinguished accepted. She reiterated that stones with brands will be available members. at a future date during the landscaping portion of the building. MINUTES • A report and donation of beautiful shirts to the Pioneer Museum 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 Thompson Carried was made with Past TREASURER’S President Bob Vollman REPORT recognizing all who 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 of Fame. Wyoming State Fair. fund; $28,872.00 in 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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Elsie Bishop was the 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 continuing service. Cowboy Hall of Fame during the silent Discussion was held regarding content insurance. auction at the end of Pioneer Day. UPCOMING EVENTS ADJOURNMENT The Ruthe James Williams Memorial Conference Center will host: Seeing no further business, § Mark Moore’s historical presentation on Lee Moore President Engebretsen § Trinity Seeley Benefit Concert for the Wyoming Cowboy adjourned the meeting prior Hall of Fame Fundraiser and Silent Auction. to the official photograph and luncheon.

Respectfully submitted, Helen Miller Secretary

Cowgirl musician Trinity Seely performs on Pioneer Day at the Wyoming State Fair. The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of The Parker Sisters, shown here with President Mary Engebretsen, Fame held a concert at the Ruthe presented beautifully embroidered shirts to the Wyoming Pioneer James Williams Center, following the Association to be added to the historic collections. Their mother annual meeting, to raise funds for their embroidered the shirts for their father, Way Parker. The family organization. homesteaded at Shawnee. Pioneers have posters, mugs, necklaces for sale The Wyoming Pioneer Association has available for purchase Pioneer Association and its efforts. two historic posters, a coffee mug commemorating the 100th With the help of Wyoming Wyoming State Fair & Rodeo in 2012 and a necklace featuring artist Jerry Palen, the Pioneers “Runnin’ with the Big Boys.” have released a necklace fea- The first poster, printed in 2012, began with the contribution turing “Runnin’ with the Big of a photograph from 1947 by Mr. Bud Tillard of Douglas. Much Boys.” A medallion on the neck- work was done to identify as many of the cowboys and cowgirls lace, created with a likeness to in the image as possible and an identification sheet is available with the poster. the larger bronze, features two With the help of photographer Rick Kilmer, a panoramic was buck antelope and a jackalope taken at the 100th celebration featuring attendees, dignitaries and at a full run. The bronze, after special guests from the 1947 photograph. This photograph was which the necklace was created, made into a poster released at the 101st Wyoming State Fair and was added to the front lawn of Rodeo. the Wyoming Pioneer Museum during the Summer of In 2012, also in celebration of the 100th Wyoming State Fair 2012. and Rodeo, the Pioneers created a commemorative mug featuring The silver necklace medallion is available for $125 or the historic Pioneer Seal. Mugs are available for purchase from costs $175 with the inclusion of a silver chain. Inquire the Pioneers or at the Wyoming Pioneer Museum. with board members if you’re interested in owning one of Copies of both posters are available at the Wyoming Pioneer these necklaces, a piece of Wyoming history! Museum at a cost of $10 each. Proceeds benefit the Wyoming The Association is a 501(c) 3 not-profit.

Wyoming Pioneer Association, 2014 Wyoming Pioneers fondly remember loved ones, friends 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 The late Bill Gray, a long-time Wyoming Pioneer Association member, Frank & Elaine Moore • Gay Bolln • Gene & Betty Payne and friend Jess Rodgers catch up on old times at the 2012 Annual George & Bobetta Etchemendy • Gerald & Maxine Lebeau Meeting. Ginger Watts • Gordon & Margaret Taylor Each year the Wyoming Pioneer Association receives gifts in Greg & Carolyn Stinson memory of loved one who have passed away. Gifts in memory of Guy & Debbi Ehlers • Haefele Livestock the following have been received in the months since the Wyo- Hale & Jane Kreycik • Henry & Connie Woehl Henry Turner • Iris Ditzler ming Pioneer last met. We fondly remember these friends and Herman & Karen Strand loved ones and send our thoughts and prayers to their families: JS Rankin Family Trust Paula Rider Kreycik • Joanne Carol “Jody” White Jack & Patty Showalter Charles “Chas” Kane • Darla Funk • Kelly Middleton James & Dorothy Willox Tracy Alger • Vern Vivion • Gene Litton • Paul Sherwood James & Nancy Hinton Lee Gorsuch • Dorothy Cross • Denny Sonnenfelt James & Peggy Middleton James Magagna • Jan Bruegger Johnie Pickinpaugh Jack & Mildred Sullivan • Harold & Pansy Carson Jacque & Summer Foos McKenna Kay Burke • Joe & Phyllis Price • Chet Stephens Jeff & Paige Kreycik • Jeff & Tracy Boner Kathleen Nance • Mary Irene Fletcher Jerry & Teri Griffin • Jess & Eleanor Rodgers Jim & Lila Stratton • Mary Bruner • Evelyn Reynolds Jerry’s Welding/Steel Fabrications Warren E. Alexander • Jane Kreycik • Rodney Joe Haefele Jewell Reed • Jim & Kathryn Carmin • Jim & Sharon Brow Barbara Wise • Harold “Red” Graham Joe & Bonnie Carmin • Joe & Donna Mundorf John Huntzinger • John Sullivan • Leda Price Pink & Rachel Reider • Wendy Larsen • Leroy Stausner Jonathon & Nancy Aal • Karen Dodway • Lucie Helvey Clarence Brimmer, Jr. • Pauline Hollandsworth Kathy Coon • Keith & Audrey Kreycik • Kim Roy Carol L. Roe • Dale Alberts • Vernon Dale Carson Larry & Jeri Philbrick • Larry & Kay Fox • Laura Gossman Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Brow • Esther Clark Lenhart Mason & Associates, LLC • Mae Ann Manning Calvin King Fogg • Donna Miller • David R. Rodeman Marcia White • Margaret Boersma • Marilyn Fitzhugh Johnie Pickinpaugh • Philip Lawson Marilyn Werner • Mark Shipley • Marlon & Lois Schlup Marilyn Fisher • Maxine Pollock & Family • Nancy Kay Mayer Emma Lou Stroud • May Jane Strand Nine Mile Land Company • Omer Swavee • Pat Litton Mark McDaniel • Don Pellatz Paul & Beverly Schwieger • Paul Lowham • Peak Fitness Shirley Reed • Jack Alfred Bartenhagen Randy & Susan George • Raymond & Arlone Hild Tom & Ella Robinson Porter Muirhead Cornia & Howard • Raymond & Helen Miller James W. “Dick” Strock Richard & Debra Murray • Richard & Mary Cannady David York • Dawn Carpenter Rick & Echo Klaproth • Rob & Annie Boner Robert & Delores Kassner • Robert & Mary Ide Neil “Mick” McMurry • Charles C. Wilcox Rod Cross • Ronald & Mary McKay William Shaw “Bill” Gray Rory & Demi Cross • Ruby Burks • Sandra Allard Scott Ranches • Smith Sheep Company • Smylie Animal Clinic The Wyoming Pioneers would like to Joanne Carol Steve & Karen Smith • Steven & Susan Kerr • Susan Rosa ‘Jody’ White extend a hearty thank you to the following Thomas Hill • Tim & Dawn Pexton • Vern & Rita Russell list of people who chose to make a gift in Vic & Jane Garber • Waive Yager • Weisshaar & Associates memory of one or more of the above individuals. Please know Wes & Margaret Hineman • William & Alice Vollman your contributions are appreciated. Thanks to the Schwiegers for making a donation in Andy & Kay Moore • Ann Obrzut • Ann Teneralli 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 meeting Tom Horn remains controversial 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 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 from frontier territory to a place more settled and economically Cheyenne. Carlson is slated to speak on Aug. 13 in conjunction with the developed.” Wyoming Pioneer Association’s annual meeting. Horn is believed to have arrived in Wyoming around the same time the state earned statehood. “At that time,” says Most had little concept of the true carrying capacity of those Carlson, “the owners of large herds of cattle were struggling to ranges, however, and stocked them with more cattle than the survive in a business that just a decade before was making them land could support.” rich. In the 1880s, they ruled their ranges like private fiefdoms. 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 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 Tom Horn’s saddle, on display him after he was accused of rustling after registering his own in the Wyoming livestock brand. Pioneer Museum. Wyoming Pioneer Association PRSRT STD P.O. Box 1545 U.S. POSTAGE PAID DOUGLAS, WY Douglas, WY 82633 PERMIT NO. 22 www.WyomingPioneerAssociation.com

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2015 Bolln Essay Winners announced, recognized On July 10, 1890, Wyoming was the 44th state to join the union. Since 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 then, the state has people to learn about history! experienced many firsts and lasts. It has changed with are selected to present their essays at the Wyoming State Fair. the times while Fourth graders from Douglas and Glendo are invited to still remaining the Wyoming Pioneer Museum in Douglas to tour the exhib- true to the western its. After that, they choose an exhibit and write an essay on heritage that it was the subject. Once all of the essays are submitted, the top three founded upon. essays from Douglas and Glendo are selected. The winners The Wyoming from the 2014-2015 school year are as follows: Pioneer Museum Glendo Bolln Essay Winners showcases those st changes with their 1 Place Kailey Porter • “Chrome Spurs” 2nd Place • Tess Palen • “Horse Before Dawn” exhibits, provid- 3rd Place • Madison Sanborn • “Run for the Mountains” ing visitors a peek at the past. Douglas 4th Grade Bolln Essay Winners Yearly the 1st Place Wyoming Pioneer Sydney Peasley • “Story of the Gourd” Association spon- Carter Trujillo • “The Snake Story” sors an essay con- 2nd Place test for the youth Paige Reese • “The Butter Churn” of Douglas and Callie Kunz • “School House Story” Glendo known as 3rd Place the Bolln Memo- Madison Pexton • “Hercules Basket” There are plenty of items in the Wyoming rial Essay Contest. Brianna Hansel • “Campaign of 1904” Pioneer Museum to spur a child’s interest As an added honor, Humor Award in history and writing. some of the winners Thomas Goold • “The Saddle by Douglas Market 1910”