Page 10 U.S. 36 Hi g h way A ss o c i at i o n Spring 2008 Norton Towns keep busy numerous community, By Veronica Monier last full week of July so out-of-towners The Norton Telegram can plan their vacation. Set in beautiful, Whoever said, “There’s nothing to do tree-lined Elmwood Park, the county fair in a small town,” obviously never lived has the perfect setting. in a small town. Elmwood Park hosts car races and a Norton is a vibrant, busy town with a farmer’s market. wide variety of activities for residents One of the new additions is the horse and visitors. arena. The livestock barns are where First and foremost, it’s a sports town. 4-Hers display their animal projects. The Norton High School Blue Jays have Operated entirely with volunteers, the excited their fans for many years with carnival and fair is an attraction that brings state-ranked football, basketball and visitors from neighboring counties and From Thomas Jefferson to John Kerry, the Also-Ran Gallery offers a glimpse wrestling teams. Any Friday night during Nebraska. Rides include a Ferris wheel, of those who weren’t elected president when they ran. the school year will find the stands packed octopus, roller coaster, and kiddie rides. with Blue Jay Boosters. Game booths guarantee lots of winners. There’s plenty of fine dining too. The fair provides inexpensive fun for the First State Bank offers Norton is home to four nationally known whole family. Grandstand shows run the fast-food franchises, a Chinese restaurant, gamut from gospel music to car races. two bars and grills, and several home- The Norton Recreation Commission gallery of those not elected owned restaurants. offers everything from T-ball to adult Since 1965, Norton has been home York Times publisher Horace Greeley, If you enjoy holiday lights at Christmas, softball during the summer. At the to the Gallery of Also-Rans. Pictures of who once spent the night at stagecoach county fairs, fireworks on the Fourth of recreation building, aerobic classes are unsuccessful candidates for presidents Station 15, is among the distinguished July, Veterans Day parades and flowers in offered. There is also an indoor walking from Thomas Jefferson to John Kerry are losers. There are 58 portraits on display. the spring, Norton is the town for you. area and a basketball court. on display on the mezzanine level of the There is no charge to see the gallery. Cultural events are brought to the city In the summer the Norton Swimming First State Bank at the corner of Main The gallery is the creation of the late by the Norton County Arts Council. Plays, Pool gives young people and adults a cool and State. Each of the honorees has their banker W. W. Rouse. Stop by during a craft fair, a home tour and children’s way to get a little exercise. Swimming own concise biography. Famous men like business hours Monday through Friday, theater are some of the events sponsored lessons and water aerobics are available Andrew Jackson share the walls with 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or on Saturday 8:30 to by the council. along with a kiddie pool where younger Horatio Seymour and Rufus King. New 11:30 a.m. or call 785-877-3341. The highlight of the summer is Norton’s children can play under the watchful eyes county fair. It is always scheduled for the of their parents. Your Archery Headquarters

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business owner or someone Check our our website for interested in starting your own current job listings, buiness, give us a call to learn property listings, current Station 15 stands in a roadside park along U.S. 36. Many notable figures pas- about the business assistance events & more sed through Norton on the stage in the early days of the settlement. available in Norton County. Stagecoach station stands as reminder of past travels In early times, the Leavenworth and also stopped here, including Billy the Pikes Peak Stagecoach Line ran through Kid, Pat Garrett, and Roy Bean. the site of Norton. Stations along the A replica of Station 15 is located in the Learn more about Norton County at route provided food, lodging, and fresh roadside park beside Highway 36. teams of horses. Inside it is equipped with period fur- New York Times publisher Horace nishings and mannequins in historical Greeley spent the night of May 24, 1859 costumes. It’s free and can be viewed at Station 15 near Norton. 24 hours a day. There’s also a tourist Other famous travelers of the old west information booth in the same park.