Fall 2024 Stageline

VOLUME 33, ISSUE 3

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Stageline Layout & Design Rylee Anderson Editorial Contributions: Amanda Marshall, Jean Krause, Josie Molloy, Lonnie Reese, & Lori Rippinger

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Dear Friends,

The Living Legend, Howard Halbert, Graphite. Featured in the 2024 CFD Western Art Show & Sale

I hope you all survived Cheyenne Frontier Days™! The Old West Museum had an exciting and productive week that started with a record number of attendees for the Western Art Show with over 850 guests.

The Art Show was followed by the showing of the Lane Frost documentary LANE - LIFE | LEGEND | LEGACY . Attendees enjoyed the VIP experience with a full red carpet and special guests Mo Brings Plenty, Chris Navarro and directors and producers of the film.

It was also our pleasure to welcome guests from across the country and international guests to the Museum for the next 10 days. It was a steady flow with increased visitor numbers from 2023! Thank you to all of our volunteers and staff for extended hours and dedication to provide the western hospitality!

If you stopped by the Museum, our front entrance doors have a new sign and tint on the windows. A big thank you to an anonymous donor that made this possible!

August was also full of exciting events as we hosted the Western Art Camp for our younger aspiring artists and we welcomed the carriages back to the Museum from Barn 15. There is never a dull moment at the Old West Museum!

In September, the Museum Board will be going through Strategic Planning and we want to hear from our members, volunteers, and committee members. You will be receiving a survey soon. We really need your feedback as we develop our goals for next year and start planning for our five year plan.

Please also know if you would like to talk to me directly I would love to hear from you too! As we prepare for a new year and map out our goals I am very excited to offer more education opportunities for our youth and celebrate our Western Heritage.

The Old West Museum is a beautiful community space preserving our rich history with dedicated staff members and volunteers that are all passionate to share this with our community.

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Darrell Diefenbach “The Thunder from Down Under,” was originally from Kilkivan, Queensland Australia. Following his father Bob who had fought bulls in the 1970s, Darrell fought his first bull at the age of seventeen. He first came to America in 1994 to pursue his passion to fight bulls both as a cowboy protector and as a freestyle bullfighter.

While he worked the circuit and won several freestyle titles, he called Oklahoma home before he returned to Australia. Later that year, the menace of injury was

realized when he broke three vertebrae in his back at a Queensland rodeo. He recovered over the next eighteen months and underwent three major surgeries. Despite his wounds Darrell fortified himself for his next foray into the sport. “I made a promise to myself that I would always give everything, that I would do my very best.”

He would win two Australian Bull Fighting titles before he decided to make a return crossing of the Pacific.

In 1998, Darrell returned to the U.S. aiming to

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become a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and pursued the chance to fight bulls in every major rodeo in the United States, including Cheyenne Frontier Days™. His efforts hit the mark and Darrell first stepped into the CFD arena as a PRCA bullfighter in 2004. Known for daring saves he would sometimes throw in a bit of humor, and skill, when he would ride a bull backwards with his feet hooked around the bull’s horns. While he didn’t appear in CFD in 2005, he returned in 2006 and stayed until his last appearance in 2015.

In his time here at CFD, he fought beside other bullfighting greats like Jeremy Sparks, Mike Matt and

Dusty Tuckness. The fighting he did at Cheyenne earned him many accolades, especially the coveted honor of being selected by the bullriders to protect them at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo between 2001 and 2012. He was named PRCA Bullfighter of the year in 2008.

It didn’t come without a price, however. In a 2015 interview with Wyoming Public Television, he revisited his injuries: “Broke my neck, broke my back twice, had to have a shoulder reconstructed, knee surgeries, this is my third eye socket in my right eye, ribs.” So why did he keep coming back? “I take a hooking for the bull rider, so he can get up without being touched. That’s why I love fighting bulls.”

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He fought with Dusty Tuckness in his final year at CFD and in an article for the New Yorker magazine he was talking about his family and thought his two-year-old son might one day get into rodeo. Tuckness said, “I can see it now. Your boy and I will be in this locker room, fighting together in my retirement year. That would be pretty sweet.” “That would be cool,” said Diefenbach. “But that might suck for you. Because that would be in about eighteen years.”

Darrell currently lives in Hermiston, OR, with his wife, Lacy, and three children and runs a construction and excavation company.

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Rick Eccli Rick Eccli was born and raised in Sheridan, WY and came to Cheyenne in 1967 to work for the Wyoming Highway Department. In 1983 Tom Gonzales asked Rick if he would like to volunteer for Contract Acts.

Rick accepted the invitation and thus began his journey.

Rick first served under the chairmanship of Dave Hollingsworth during his final year. He distinctly remembers Miss Frontier Dede Schuppan. The entertainment that year was Charlie Daniels Band

with Lacy J. Dalton, Oak Ridge Boys, Charley Pride Show, Conway Twitty with the Twitty Birds, and David Ferizzell and Shelly West. And, of course, the infamous chuckwagon races that were a pre-event to the night shows.

There was no base camp at that time for the 30-night show volunteers, the 100 chuckwagon volunteers had a small cinderblock building to the south of our current location. Most acts had minimal equipment, usually

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hauled in a small trailer. The stage was brought down the track by a tractor after the chuckwagon races then the band set up took place. They would play for an hour or two after which the volunteers loaded the equipment back into their trailer. The stage crew would usually be done before midnight or so if everything went right. The small stage (at least compared to today’s) would do a turnaround at the south end of the track. That took some skill for the tractor driver, especially with adverse weather conditions. Rick inherited that job for a few years from Jim Williamson. After the tractor driving task, he became in charge of the beverage wagon or more commonly known as the “beer wagon”.

Today the Contract Acts Committee has around 375 volunteers. The entertainers have semi-loads of

equipment and most travel in two or more luxury motor homes. They write up contracts that can contain the most unusual requests. Rick often reflects on how things have changed over his 41 years of being a volunteer.

Around 1988, when Verne Felton was chairman, the committee was lavished with an old trailer house as their headquarters at the north end of the track.

There was no water hook-up or toilet facilities, just a hole in the floor, but they felt quite privileged to have some place to gather and to get out of the elements.

Thank goodness they did have electricity. The committee would eat carnival food or some of the wives would provide food. Rick can still remember Nancy Larson’s crispy, fried chicken.

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In 1990 Rick became the Stage Crew Assistant, becoming the first of many feathers in his cap. He would help organize the crew to make sure everything went smoothly with the stage set up and break down. Of course, they were always brainstorming ideas and new ways to raise money. Rick was involved in the first Nut Fry that was held as a fundraiser and continued to grow and prosper over the years. Along with that, it was decided that they would sell the entertainers’ merchandise instead of paying someone. That involved more people, so the committee continued to grow and flourish. A new building was constructed in the early 1990s under Ken McCann’s directive with all the modern amenities. A crew was put in place to cook meals for the volunteers because they could be out there from morning until the early hours of the following morning. One would never know when the entertainers would show up. When they did, they would often have to entertain them by taking them shopping, swimming, maybe taking their kids to the movies, or

other recreational activities such as golf, target shooting, motorcycle riding, sightseeing, and such. There was always something that would pop up. It became apparent that the entertainers and their crews would rather join our committee for some home cooking instead of the carnival food. The committee started cooking for them which could be well over 100 mouths to feed. Rick was involved in most of the functions of Contract Acts, except for the cooking. That is one thing, despite his many jobs, he is not A COOK. In 1995 Rick was elected to the HEELs, which was another feather in his cap. He was ever so grateful to become a part of that fine group. Chairman Randy Calhoon initiated the Buckin’ A Saloon tent to promote folks staying on the grounds for free entertainment and dancing. It has been a big hit. Again, their committee grew. He also introduced the spud gun for some committee fun. Under Layton Morgan’s chairmanship, Rick became Lead Assistant, becoming the third feather in his cap. Rick wanted to be apprised of all committee undertakings which often entailed being out at the park fairly early in the morning to lock up after the show was completely shut down, typically until 2 or 3 in the following morning. He also kept track of all the money going in and out and tried to hone in on any unnecessary expenditures. Rick remained a lead assistant under John Tabor, Joe Lopez, Pat Moffitt, and Larry Kehl. In 2010 he was voted as Contract Acts Volunteer of the Year, yet another feather.

During that time, Chairman Pat Moffit called Rick the “Godfather” of Contract Acts to which the nickname has stuck. After a few years, when Scott Fleming became Chairman, Rick told him it was getting too much for him to handle and wanted to step down. Scott then appointed Scott Lewis as Lead Assistant. Scott shadowed Rick for a short time; he caught on quickly and eventually become Chairman.

Rick has been through so many changes and made so many unbelievable friendships and so many memories.

He wishes to thank everyone who has been here during the last 41 years. And lastly, another feather, a big one… being voted into the CFD Hall of Fame. Rick would say he has a full headdress.

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Orval Epler Orval Epler’s journey with Cheyenne Frontier Days™ began long before he became a fixture in its volunteer ranks. Born with a love of horses and the Western way of life, Orval’s connection to CFD was deeply rooted in his upbringing and his unwavering passion for rodeo.

Born into a world where the rhythm of hooves and the dust of the arena were as familiar as the air he breathed; Orval’s childhood was intertwined with the events of Cheyenne Frontier Days™. Raised

in a community where ranching and rodeo were a way of life, he witnessed firsthand the dedication of his father and local ranchers and farmers as they proudly paraded their teams through the town’s streets during the annual festivities. As a wide-eyed youngster in the late 1920s, Orval and his brothers would eagerly ride their horses into town to get a front-row seat to the thrilling rodeo action as they watched from horseback, a memory that would fuel his lifelong love of the sport.

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As he grew older, Orval’s involvement with CFD only deepened. In his high school years, his neighbor, Bob Williams of Divide, Wyoming, took him and his brother to proudly serve as outriders in the parades, their youthful enthusiasm adding to the pageantry of the event. But it was in the 1960s that Orval truly left his mark on Cheyenne Frontier Days™, taking on the role of Pony Rodeo Contractor from 1963 to 1978.

This innovative event, designed for kids aged 8 to 14, showcased Orval’s ingenuity and his unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation of rodeo stars. He built portable bucking chutes to fit the ponies and had special bareback riggings made by Andy Hysong. With his small Mexican Galacino and Shetland horses carefully prepared for the young riders, Orval ensured their safety while

providing them with an unforgettable taste of the rodeo life. Each Day, eight young riders would ride for the chance to win a belt buckle. Joe Alexander, a famous Wyoming bareback bronc rider from Cora, Wyoming, was one of several professional cowboys who helped judge the kid’s portion of the rodeo.

Under Orval’s guidance and that of several CFD rodeo contestants, many of these aspiring cowboys and cowgirls went on to compete at the highest levels of the sport, proudly boasting of their early broncriding experiences at “The Daddy of ‘Em All.” Orval’s impact, however, extended far beyond the arena. For over five decades, from the time Bob Williams introduced him to outriding when he was a teenager until his last year driving in 2003, Orval was a constant presence at CFD, tirelessly volunteering his time and expertise to ensure the

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smooth operation of the event. Whether furnishing and driving teams for the parades, furnishing horses to the outriders for the chuckwagon races, participating in the Dinner Bell race, or the trail ride of the roping stock, Orval’s dedication was unwavering. The only time Orval was unable to volunteer at CFD was during his four years of Military service in the United States Army.

His love for Cheyenne Frontier Days™ was evident in every task he tackled. Orval also involved his wife, children, and grandchildren by having them drive the teams in the parades.

Even during his tenure as Foreman for the City of Cheyenne Street and Alley Department from 1974 to 1986,

Orval’s connection to CFD remained strong. Collaborating closely with the CFD Grounds Superintendent, he played a vital role in numerous projects aimed at improving the infrastructure of the event, from resurfacing the arena and racetrack to paving parking lots and roads. His behindthe-scenes efforts ensured that Cheyenne Frontier Days™ continued to thrive, providing countless memories for generations to come.

Orval Epler’s legacy is etched into the very fabric of Cheyenne Frontier Days™, a testament to his unwavering dedication, boundless enthusiasm, and tireless commitment to preserving the spirit of the American West.

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Rocky Garnett Rocky Garnett was born May 5th, 1954 to Peet and Evelyn Garnett, of Clovis, New Mexico. Rocky grew up around the stockyards in Clovis and the only thing he ever wanted to be was a cowboy. Rocky started roping at an early age, and as he got older, he thought, “What the heck? Why not learn to do it all?” So he learned to ride

broncs, bulldog steers, team rope, and rope calves.

In 1971 and 1972, Rocky won the team roping, bulldogging, saddle bronc riding, and the all-around at the New Mexico Junior Rodeo Association. Also in 1972, he won the state championship as the all-around champion. He made the National High School Finals in

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the team roping, calf roping, bulldogging, and saddle bronc riding making the short-go in bulldogging and team roping.

From there, Rocky earned a full-ride scholarship to Cisco Junior College in Cisco, TX. Although he loved his time there, he decided that college just wasn’t for him. Rocky still just wanted to be a cowboy. He went back home and continued to rodeo and day work. In 1976, he married his wife, Sharla.

In 1979, Rocky bought his PRCA card and decided to try his hand at steer roping. It was then that he found the event that completed him. In 1980, he qualified for his first National Finals Steer Roping.

That year was also the first time Rocky placed at Cheyenne. He won second in a go-round. He went on from there and made the NFSR eight more times.

Rocky competed at Cheyenne for 33 consecutive years.

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He won the PRCA Steer Roping at Cheyenne in 1997, and again in 2011. He won the senior steer roping at Cheyenne in 2006, and again in 2011. Not all his years at Cheyenne were spent only as a competitor as he became the stock contractor for the roping steers at Cheyenne Frontier Days™ in 2001 and remained until 2011.

Rocky and his wife now reside in Pawhuska, OK, where they love watching their kids, Cody and Chanci, and grandkids live their best lives.

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Mary Hartman Mary Hartman’s involvement with Cheyenne Frontier Days™ began in the late 1970s with attending rodeos and riding in the parades. One of her neighbors in Iron Mountain, Wyoming was Carol Farthing, who was a seamstress, designing historically inspired outfits for the W-HEELS costume contest. Mary modeled some of Carol’s dresses in the CFD/W-HEELS Fashion Show and rode sidesaddle for many years in the CFD parades, wearing an appropriate period costume designed for her by Carol. Many of these costumes are still worn in the CFD parades today.

In 1995, Mary joined the W-HEELS. As a W-HEEL, Mary developed a life-long interest in the maintenance, restoration, and preservation of the historic horsedrawn vehicles owned by CFD and the CFD Old West Museum. This outstanding carriage collection is one of the finest in the world, and for over thirty years, Mary worked on the carriages alongside Marietta Dinneen, who had an encyclopedic knowledge of the history and construction of the carriages and who was instrumental in documenting and organizing the collection. During these years of close collaboration with Marietta, Mary

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learned as much from her as she could about the carriages, and they worked together to compile extensive information on the vehicles.

During CFD in 2016, a disastrous hailstorm struck Cheyenne, and many of the historic carriages that were parked at the CFD parade lot suffered severe damage to the roofs, seats, and paint. CFD tasked Mary with arranging these difficult repairs. Wagon Doctors and some local craftspeople were able to repair some of the damage, but some damage required expertise not available locally. Mary and Marietta worked to bring some experts to Cheyenne and to send certain carriages to specialized repair facilities located in other states.

Fortunately, the carriages had insurance coverage, and one of Mary’s roles was keeping a detailed spread

sheet of expenses associated with repairing each carriage. She helped ensure that the insurance money was used efficiently to carry out the repairs. She is still keenly interested in preserving the carriages and documenting their history and plans to continue to as long as she is able.

The carriages often need to be moved and rearranged for various reasons, including for the CFD parades or for display in the CFD Old West Museum. Mary shows up on these workdays to assist other volunteers in these moves. Over the years, Mary has helped the CFD Old West Museum write the narratives for all carriages that are on display and she also helps organize the Museum’s library. In 2018, Cheyenne Frontier Days™ included Mary in its group on CFD Volunteers of the Year.

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Mary volunteers every year at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Western Art Show & Sale representing the artists who exhibit their work there. In addition, Mary is involved in the Friends of Foster Grandparents program. Mary’s other interests include Wyoming history and she is involved in the Laramie County Historical Society and the Cheyenne Corral of Westerners.

In recognition of her numerous contributions to the community, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle awarded her its Community Spirit Award in 2018. Mary continues to be involved in Cheyenne Frontier Days™, the parades, W-HEELS activities, Wyoming history, the historic carriage collection, and the CFD Old West Museum.

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Tad Herz Tad Herz started his journey with CFD in 1967 at the age of four by following his stepfather, Bud Racicky around the park when he served as an Assistant Committeeman on the Indian Committee. Tad remembers how exciting it was from the first moment he stepped into the park. His family developed close relationships with others on the Indian Committee and had friendships with several tribal members.

Tad and his stepfather Bud tried their luck as contestants at CFD during the 1973 show. Following

an unexpected breeding of their mare at their boarding facility, they had a mare and colt. After encouragement from Dave Carmichael and Larry Rezack, the two entered Misty, the mare and Kodak, the colt in the George Guy Memorial Dinner Bell Derby or the Mare and Colt Race. They raced the pair at every rodeo that year winning third place at one of the shows. It was exciting, but Tad knew he was not cut out to be a rodeo cowboy.

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In 1975, Tad worked with Boy Scout Troop 101 and parked cars in C Lot, thus beginning his volunteer service. The following year, he was placed into service selling Souvenir Programs, a calling that would last decades as he is still managing the effort to sell the programs at the park. In 1982, Tad formally joined the Public Relations Committee as a volunteer working for Dick Patterson to manage the sale of the annual Souvenir Programs. He also worked on the Host Sub-committee preparing the various sponsor areas for use. Tad always made it a priority to attend as many workdays as possible.

In 1984, he was recognized as the PR Committee “Rookie of the Year.” He worked in these roles until he went to work in Denver the day after the 1985 Cheyenne Frontier Days™ celebration. Tad worked at Arthur Andersen & Co. for four years and felt the

immense time constraint that comes with being in public accounting. When he had time, he would work as assigned by the PR Committee during each celebration up to the 1988 show. At that point, Tad became an inactive member of the PR Committee and later took a position with Apache Corporation in Denver. In 1991, he was relocated by Apache to Houston, Texas. Again, as time would allow, he would help where needed on the PR Committee primarily during the show, though it became difficult for him to attend workdays.

In 2001, Tad’s prayers were answered as he was given a new career opportunity with Cordillera Energy Partners in Denver. Bob Anspauch suggested he formally re-join the PR Committee and went right to work for Jay Guerin managing the sale of the Souvenir Programs. Tad worked for Jay until 2010.

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In 2011, he was promoted to Assistant Committeeman on the PR Committee and was given responsibility to lead and direct sales of the Souvenir Programs. He has also worked in the “Howdy Information” booths (wagons, hut, house) striving to provide information for visitors to the show and park. These positions are ones he still enjoys today.

Throughout his CFD tenure, he has either sold or managed the sale of over 100,000 programs, selling out the programs on three occasions.

In 2010, Tad developed his passion for the CFD Old West Museum. Throughout the years he always liked the museum since his parents, Arloa McGinnis and Bud Racicky, were part of the founding of the Museum in 1978.

He has been an active participant in purchasing art from the Western Art Show and Sale and has prioritized making contributions for the preservation of the facility and its mission to capture the history of CFD and the Western heritage that we enjoy in Cheyenne.

In 2012, Tad decided to become involved with the CFD Volunteer Crisis Fund and has tried to sponsor the annual banquet and fundraiser. Tad appreciates the truly exceptional effort and as he has told Joe Lopez, the founder, that the CFD Volunteer Crisis Fund does the Lord’s work for the volunteer workforce when needs arise.

In 2014, Tad received the honor of being elected to the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ HEELs organization. He accounts this accomplishment as one of the biggest honors of his life and he relishes the opportunity to be a part of the team. He prioritizes the sale of 50/50 raffle tickets during the show and enjoys the fellowship with other volunteers

while raising meaningful money for several well-deserving charitable organizations in Cheyenne.

In 2021, Tad was appointed to the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Board of Directors, a position he is currently serving and thoroughly enjoys.

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ has been a big part of Tad’s life and is at the core of who he is. He feels blessed to have been raised with the Code of the West as his guiding principle remembering the specific point of “Do what has to be done,” as he remembers his years as a CFD volunteer.

From the first time Tad worked at the park until now, he wanted to make a difference through the work he has accomplished. He feels honored that the Committee allowed him to a be volunteer despite living and working in Denver. Tad has always enjoyed bringing friends and colleagues to Cheyenne to experience the rendition of Western heritage and its preservation. It has been his pleasure to manage the sale of the souvenir programs, given that it is the only written historical record of the show for any given year.

He never worked for any formal recognition by CFD as he believes it is a privilege to be a volunteer and ride for the brand of CFD. As he thinks about being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Tad is humbled beyond words and considers it an honor. He is reminded of something that he recently heard Tom Hirsig say about CFD, recounting his services and commitment to CFD, Tom said: “it is easy when you love it.” That summarizes Tad’s feelings about volunteering for the state, community, and celebration that he deeply loves.

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Dick Truitt Dick was born in Rockwall, TX, on September 6, 1904.

His family moved to Oklahoma in 1906. He was a cowboy through and through not only as a contestant but as a cattleman too.

At the age of 15, Dick entered his first competition in Coalgate, OK. Before modern conveniences, such as pickups and trailers, he would often times ride one horse and lead his contest horse to the rodeo over 100 miles one way just to compete. Later in his era,

contestants would travel with their horses by train to rodeos at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Boston Gardens, Chicago, and others.

In 1927, Dick would enter Cheyenne Frontier Days™ for the first time. It took him eight days to travel from his home in Oklahoma to CFD. Through the years, he competed in Bulldogging, Steer Roping, and Calf Roping. He won championships in Bulldogging and Steer Roping and placed many times in all three events.

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He would compete 30 consecutive years at CFD, and after a few years of absence would compete one last time at the age of 62 in the Steer Roping.

He was quoted in a 1966 Denver Post article as saying “I won the bulldogging here (Cheyenne) several times, but I don’t remember how many.” Dick remembered Cheyenne as being the first “big ‘un” he ever made on the circuit. He saw many changes at CFD over the years including the arena being fenced off from the race track. In the same article, Dick noted, “Back in the old days there wasn’t a fence to hold the bulls in and I would help chase them down and tie them up after the bulldogging. We had a lot more fun in those days. Everybody had time to visit with everybody else. Now when the cowboys are entered in so many rodeos, they just have time to wave at you.”

In 1936, Dick was the third man to sign the petition stating that the cowboys at the Boston

Show demanded that the purse be doubled, and the entrance fee be added to every event. This petition led to the strike at the Boston Gardens and helped to create the Cowboy’s Turtle Association, the forerunner for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). His Gold Card number was 5.

Dick was never one to back down from a challenge.

One of the more notable challenges he accepted was to bulldog a buffalo. The challenge took place in Sun City, KS in 1932. He was paid $5 to jump off his horse onto the buffalo, $10 to stop the buffalo, and $20 to throw him down. Ultimately, he did collect the full $35. In fact, he did it twice as the cameraman wasn’t close enough to get a picture the first time.

Bob Crosby did the hazing for him and the time recorded was 40 1/5 seconds.

As well as being a tough competitor, Dick was also known as a trainer of great horses. One of his legendary horses, Streak, carried more cowboys

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to championships than any other mount in his day. Another of Dick’s outstanding horses was Cherry, a horse that was a winner in Bulldogging, Steer Roping, and Calf Roping. Dick was the arena director for many years at the Oklahoma Prison Rodeo in McAlester, OK. He provided some of the stock and made several trips to Mexico through the years to gather Corrientes for use in competition. He also played an integral part with a couple of other local businessmen to start the Ada Fireman’s Rodeo in Ada, OK. A rodeo that at one time was considered 2nd only to Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Dick’s career saw him win 28 saddles, 29 cup trophies, and 10 buckles. He’s credited with only one world championship, being the Steer Roping in 1939. According to rodeo historian Willard Porter, it was popular rodeo wisdom that had records been carefully compiled during his career, Dick would’ve won many more. He has been inducted into the Pendleton Roundup Hall of Fame having

won championships there in the Steer Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, and the Sam Jackson All Around Trophy. Dick was awarded the Honorary Cowboy award for the many years he contested as a Calf Roper and Bulldogger at the ArkansasOklahoma Rodeo in Ft. Smith AR. He’s been recognized by the PRCA for his efforts toward raising the standards of the sport of rodeo and has a place in the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, OK. Cheyenne was a favorite for Dick and his family, for many years his wife Juanita and their kids, Dixie and Richard, would accompany him to “The Daddy”.

On one particular occasion, Juanita made him buy her a chow-chow dog with his winnings. On Dick’s tombstone is a picture of him competing in 1948 at the Cheyenne Frontier Days in Steer Wrestling with the words “His family and his friends were his world.”

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The Tuck Family The Tuck Family has been active in CFD Parades for six generations spanning approximately 85 years. Norbert (Norb) Tuck, who served as the Laramie County Sheriff for 18 years and served as the Cheyenne Chief of Police, started the Laramie County Sheriff ’s Posse.

The Posse participated in CFD Parades, Grand Entries, and performed as a drill team, in addition to providing search and rescue operations within Laramie County.

Richard E. (Gene) Tuck, one of Norb’s sons, drove the Mail Cart in every CFD Parade from 1956-1981, dressed in vintage wool mailman uniforms. Gene also

served on the CFD Racing/Night Show Committee as the lead racing judge, where chuckwagon racers thought he was esteemed because he had the ability to handle their disputes with each other and CFD, a judge on the backstretch, and lead organizer of the chuckwagon races each day. In addition, Gene donated his truck and sled for the Night Show Animal Recovery. Gene also entered many mares and colts in Doc Ketchum’s Mare and Colt Races and was elected to the HEELS in 1967.

Sharon (Sherry) Farthing Tuck, Gene’s Wife, was inducted as a W-HEEL in 1965 and served as

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Chairwoman from 1973-1976. Under her leadership of the W-HEELS, the Wagon Doctors were created to preserve the extensive vintage carriages that were used in the parades. Sherry rode sidesaddle in numerous parades from approximately 1948 to 1998 with her mother, Irene Farthing, daughters Cheryl Tuck-Smith and Teema Tuck McIntosh, and granddaughter Morgane Dussault.

Joe Tuck, another of Norb’s sons, served on the CFD Police Committee and later the CFD Contestants Committee. Joe was previously a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who served approximately 100 missions in Vietnam, where his military career was cut short when he was injured in a debilitating vehicle accident. However, that didn’t stop Joe from volunteering for CFD and other organizations. Joe was elected as a HEEL in 1980 and performed duties at Chute 9

during all rodeos for over 30 years. He participated in almost every Pancake Breakfast during CFD from approximately 1975 to 2009 and also drove the Mail Cart in the parades after the death of his brother Gene.

Teema Tuck McIntosh, one of Gene and Sherry’s daughters, is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the CFD Old West Museum and its Expansion Committee. Before her current role, she served as a docent and volunteer for the Museum.

As a young woman, Teema rode divided skirt and sidesaddle in the parades and rode on various floats and carriages. She was also an usher for the rodeos when she was a member of the Girl Scouts and during summers between her high school years she was employed by the CFD Committee at headquarters.

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Cheryl Tuck-Smith, another of Gene and Sherry’s daughters, was inducted as a W-HEEL in 2016 and is the current Chairwoman of the organization; making Cheryl and Sherry the first mother and daughter to both serve as the chairwoman of the W-HEELS. Additionally, she was directly requested by Louise Cole to serve as a liaison with the CFD Foundation during the construction of the new Louise and Frank Cole Costume Room. Cheryl rode divided skirt and sidesaddle in many parades and drove the Animal Recovery Sled at the Night Show Chuckwagon Races from 1967 to 1973. As a member of the Girl Scouts, Cheryl volunteered as an usher at the rodeos. Cheryl,

her daughter Morgane, granddaughters Marli and May Dussault, and great-grandchildren Sawyer and Sophie have ridden in the Four Generation Carriage in the 2021 and 2024 parades.

May Dussault rode divided skirt and side saddle in several parades and is currently serving as a member of the Dandies. Jerry K. Smith, Cheryl’s husband, served as an outrider for all parades form 2015 to 2022.

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Chancey Williams Saddle Bronc athlete turned country music sensation Chancey Williams has gone from competing on horseback to performing on center stage. As one of only two artists (along with Chris LeDoux) to both compete in the rodeo and perform on the main stage at Cheyenne Frontier Days™ and the only singer/ songwriter to be endorsed by CINCH®, Williams is the next authentic cowboy of country music

The northeastern Wyoming native has toured the nation, taking the stage ahead of headliners such as Toby Keith, Cody Johnson, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley, and Parker McCollum. He has performed at a sold out Ryman Auditorium and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, as well as headlining at The National Finals Rodeo and multiple performances at the Grand Ole’ Opry.

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“For us, it’s been a long journey of playing against what was popular in country music, but we just stayed the course,” Williams told People Magazine of staying true to his roots. “I always tell the band, don’t worry about whatever any other artist is doing. We have blinders on.”

Chancey competed at Cheyenne Frontier Days™ for the first time in the Rookie Saddle Bronc riding in 2003 and once again in 2004. Following a move to and back from Nashville, Chancey first played with

his band in the Garden in 2007. In 2009, he started what would become an eight-year stint of playing music in the Buckin’ A Saloon on the park. Chancey got the opportunity to open the big stage for the first time in 2012 for Merle Haggard. He opened once again for Dwight Yokam in 2013 and Gary Allen in 2014. In 2016, Chancey got to get on stage with Toby Keith for a song, “I Should’ve Been A Cowboy.” Most recently, Chancey opened for Dierks Bently in 2022.

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Representing the Western lifestyle and cowboy mentality in its truest form, Williams’ sound and subject matter has found its time in Nashville’s country scene, as demonstrated on his latest release, sixth studio album One of These Days. One of These Days released to rave reviews, supported by the likes of People, Billboard, Taste of Country, Whiskey Riff, Holler.

Saving Country Music wrote, “If we could wave a magic wand and instantly remake mainstream country music into something much better than what it is today, Chancey Williams and his new album One of These Days would not be a bad wish at all.” “The time has finally come for Chancey Williams,” declared People Magazine. “Cowboys are cool again!”

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Celebrating Western Heritage

Mo Brings Plenty at the CFD Old West Museum

By Lonnie Reese

This past July, during Cheyenne Frontier Days™, the CFD Old West Museum had the distinct honor of welcoming Mo Brings Plenty, the renowned star of the hit series Yellowstone. Mo’s visit was not just another celebrity appearance but a deeply meaningful event that brought spiritual and cultural significance to our celebration of Western heritage.

Mo joined us for an autograph session during the Lane Frost Documentary screening in July, where fans of Yellowstone and Western culture alike had the rare opportunity to meet the actor who authentically embodies the West’s spirit. Mo’s contributions extended far beyond signing autographs. He offered a heartfelt blessing for the Lane Frost Documentary, adding that Lane was a Champion in Life, in the arena, and in his death. As a long-time admirer of Lane Frost, Mo revealed that he had once aspired to be a bull rider himself and had even named his son after the legendary cowboy, adding a personal connection to the event.

Mo’s visit was also a milestone marked by his recent appointment as the American Indian Cultural Affairs Director for Teton Ridge, the owner of Cowboys & Indians Magazine. In this influential role, Mo oversees the authenticity, diversity, and cultural representation across various Teton Ridge properties, including Cowboys & Indians Magazine, the Arizona Ridge Riders PBR team, and Teton Ridge Entertainment.

Speaking about his new role, Mo said, “My biggest drive is to be a positive factor and help support what Teton Ridge has set out to do in shedding light on Western heritage.” He added, “I will never take my heart off of my sleeve because that’s where I want God to see it. And I want you to see it also.”

As someone who identifies as both a Cowboy and an Indian, Mo seamlessly bridges these two worlds with grace and authenticity, embodying the true essence of the Western spirit in all its diversity. Mo joined us at the Museum to see the Bridging Cultures Exhibit and the performance regalia of Princess Bluewater, both hailing from the Pine Ridge Reservation. His presence at our Museum has served as a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of cultures and the shared heritage that continues to shape our understanding of the West.

During his visit, Mo engaged in thoughtful and meaningful conversations with Senator Cynthia Lummis, Dan Morris, Princess Bluewater’s greatgrandson, and our Museum Curator, Michael Kassel.

Their discussions focused on the rich heritage of Western culture—both Cowboy and Indian—and explored the enduring impact of these cultures

Executive Producer, Chad Gunderson, Mo Brings Plenty and Artist Chris Navarro sign autographs at the LANE Documentary.

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coming together, both having a profound sense of connection to the land, the people of honor, and the traditions that define the West.

This dialogue highlighted the importance of preserving and honoring the diverse traditions that continue to shape the American West. We are excited to engage in further conversations with Mo to gain insights into presenting both cultures as we expand our exhibit content, particularly as we look forward to the opening of the Morning Star American Indian Village, soon to be under construction next to the Museum and slated for completion in 2026.

Mo also made a special visit to the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Indian Village, where he connected with the dancers and addressed the crowd gathered for the performance. In a moment of deep respect and recognition, the Lakota Dancers invited Mo

to join them in a “Walk of Honor,” acknowledging his achievements and leadership in preserving and promoting Native American culture. This gesture underscored Mo’s influential role as a bridge between cultures and highlighted the strong sense of community and shared heritage that defines the spirit of the West.

We invite our Members to experience our current exhibits celebrating the life and lasting influence of rodeo legend Lane Frost and the Bridging Cultures, Native American Tribes & Cheyenne Frontier Days™ currently in our galleries. Join us in celebrating the legacy of the enduring spirit of the West at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum—a place where cultures converge, stories are shared, and history lives on.

Mo Brings Plenty and his wife, Sara Ann Brings Plenty.

Mo Brings Plenty, Senator Cynthia Lummis & Shirley Churchill.

Dan Morris, Great Grandson of Princess Bluewater & Mo Brings Plenty.

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IS IT ALMOST

FALL?!

By Amanda Marshall & Jean Krause

Believe it or not, we are looking at the autumn events already. We hope to see everyone at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in September.

October’s calendar is filling up fast!

Thankful Thursday will be held the evening of October 3rd. It is at the East Lincolnway Event Hall at 3839 E Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY 82001. It’s a fun filled night with live auction items, games of chance, a pie pull, dinner and drinks, and lots of laughter. This is our third year participating and we would like it to be the best yet! Please come and support the Old West Museum and have a great time!

October 17th finds us playing BINGO while wearing costumes! Our costume

*Want to help us out? We could use donations including gift cards, pies for our pie raffle and auction items for Thankful Thursday!

Please reach out to Amanda or Jean if you’re interested!

BINGO night has become a popular event and we would love to have you participate.

Costumes are not required but, there is a costume contest with prizes!

Wild West Trunk or Treat will be filling our parking lot with joy and candy as we invite all the little ghosts and goblins to join in on Saturday, October 26th. This event has become immensely popular (last year approximately 3,000 people attended). Sponsored by Associated General Contractors and CFD, we invite you to donate candy, decorate a trunk, or bring your little ones to experience trick or treating and exploring heavy equipment.

YOUR Museum has so much to offer. We encourage you to get involved!

Mark Your Calendars

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CFD Western Art Show

RECAP

By Amanda Marshall

Trish Stevenson, A Morning To Remember

this addition to the Museum’s permanent collection.

At 7:00 the tent opened for dinner and once again, people were eagerly lining up. We had a delicious meal of short ribs, potatoes, salad, and more.

As the night wound down, people were still enjoying drinks and making some final art purchases. We send our appreciation to the over 850 of you who attended the Opening Reception!

The show didn’t stop there though. During Cheyenne Frontier Days™, we were still getting lots of people into the Museum to see the artwork and even made some sales during those 10 days!

Next year we will be celebrating 45 years of the Western Art Show, so save the date for July 17, 2025 and have your boots and hats ready!

Don Weller, Wait a Second

Will Ersland, Desert High

Robyn Cook, What’s UP?

This year we celebrated the 44th Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Western Art Show & Sale!

Thank you to all who attended the show both during the Opening Reception and throughout the show’s run.

This year we were back at the Governor’s Mansion for cocktail hour. First Lady Jennie Gordon welcomed us with a speech while we enjoyed our hors d’oeuvres at the mansion.

Everyone was excited to be back, as the lines for the buses went all through the Museum.

Once everyone was back, they enjoyed drinks and the first chance to see the artwork. Sales began at 6:00 and people were eager to buy!

At 6:30, Governor Gordon rushed from the airport to join us at the show. He gave an exciting speech before we thanked our Museum Purchaser, Steil Surveying Services.

They purchased “Come Rain or Come Shine” by Cindy Long in honor of the Year of the Cowgirl. We are very grateful for

52 Legendary Donors

The Heritage Club Donors who have contributed $10,000 or more to the Endowment Fund Leonard & Fern Bemel Estate

Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich

Raymond C. Kinter

Mary H. Storer Foundation

Robert & Jackie Boice Memorial

Elizabeth Escobedo

Mike & Lana Mabee

Gen. Harold Strack

by Robert Boice, Jr

First Interstate Bank

Lummis Livestock

John & Kathy Steil

Robert Born

Gus & Pat Fleischli

Jim & GiGi McShane

Dr Jeff & Lynne Carlton

Shirley & Lloyd Flynn

Sue Miller

Drs. Robert Prentice & Sandra Surbrugg

Jesse Chambers Estate

Marlin & Janet Glasner

John & Norma Morris

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Buckle Club

Wayne & Lois Hansen

Art & Catherine Nicholas

by Teema Tuck McIntosh

Stan & Mary Hartman

Mary & William Orton

Cindy Vandewark

Jim & Peggy Hearne

John & Mary Ostlund

Phil & Gay VanHorn

Tad & Ann Herz

Mona Lee Pearl

Marcia Vanlandingham

Peter & Chloe Illoway

Polo Ranch Company - Betsy Graham

Paul & Karen Vencill

John & Ester Clay Frank & Louise Cole Connie & Dr. Richard Davis Dr. Rick & Ibby Davis

Jerry & Kay Jessen

Barbara Dilts Marietta & Bill Dinneen Bill & Beth Edwards Engrav, Van Voast, Swidecki

Jim. H Johnson Memorial

by Harold F. Johnson Masonry

Curt Kaiser Estate Will & Judy Kallal

Bill Dubois & Marcy Helser

Thomas G. Kelly P.C.

John & Karen Etchepare

Arlene & Don Kensinger

Marian H. Rochelle Rodekohr, Peterson, Gusea, Gerringer & Shippy Romeo Entertainment Group Lisa Seale

Bill & Toni Thomson Sherry & Gene Tuck Memorial

Ed & Carmel Wallace Ed Wallace & Peggy-Powers Wallace Ed & Mary Weppner Wyoming Cultural Trust

Britta Stamy Estate

Contributors

Donors who have contributed to the Endowment Fund Barbara Andrikopoulos Dr. Frank Barrett Memorial

by Mary Barrett Orton & Bill Orton; Alice Barrett Clement & Mike Clement Jackie Boice Richard & Michele Bolkovatz Eugene & Jeanne Bryan Johnnie Burton Wayne & Ruth Case Jim & Ray Fleming Dinneen Dosoris Trust Company Beverly Dowling In Memory of Michael Dowling

Charlie & Carol Farthing Doug & Valarie Finch Stig & Beth Hallingbye Rick & Ronda Heimsoth Bill & Mary Kay Hill Carol Holland Donald & Jane Iverson Barry & Lynda Kistler

William & Mary Orton

Dr. David & Martha Silver

Del & Suzanne Peterson

Brian Short In Memory of Will Kallal

J. Michael & Martha Powers C. Bud Racicky Art & Patti Reese Shawn & Amiee Reese Bob & Linda Reynolds John & Barbara Rogers

Jon & Dianne Kirkbride

Carol Rush In Memory of Shirley Flynn

Stacy Maatman & Charlie Moore

Lisa Seale

Betty Lewis & Dan Matuska

Lee & Sue Searing

Ruth Storey Jeff & Gail Vandewark Charles & Jo Dell Wing Linda Weppner Wyoming Property Solutions, LLC Lisa Zentner

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Cheyenne Club

Donors who have contributed over $1,000 to the Museum in 2023 AAI Music LLC

Mike & Beth Driscoll

Luana Lahti

Tim Schaffer

Alice’s Lakeside Legacy

Estate of William Dubois

Lamar Advertising

Lisa Seale

ANB Bank

John & Mary Ann Duffey

Richard Searing

Nancy Anderson

George & Linda Eaglefeather

Laramie County Commissioners

Anonymous

Bill & Beth Edwards

Appaloosa Broadcasting

Will & Brooke Edwards

Art of the West

Jennifer Amos & Kimberly Elfering

Henry FBailey Jr LLC Banner Capital Bank Bill Beaman Jim & Pam Binson Christina Binson Bison Beverage Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming BLUE Federal Credit Union Robert Boice, Jr. Janet Booth Robert Born Mike Braham & Elizabeth Searles

Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich Ron Baker & Karen Fagin Charlie & Carol Farthing Jim & Janelle Fazio FLEXX Productions Flying Monkey Manufacturing Scott & Megan Fox Lynnette Friess Ed Galavotti GFWC Women’s Civic League Grease Monkey Halladay Motors

Robin Laws & Terry Sullivan Levin Strategic Resources Joseph Looby Marion & Judi Loomis Lummis Livestock Mike & Lana Mabee Marsh & Ellis Ranch, LLC Suzanne Matthews Dave & Helen McCracken Teema Tuck McIntosh Scott Meier & Amy SmithMeier Meridian Trust FCU Sue R. Miller Eric & Anne Miller

Searing Industries Wyoming Karri & Jeff Siebert Anastasia Steele John & Kathy Steil Steil Surveying Services, LLC Don & Sue Sturm Larry & Kim Sutherland Robin Sweet SWIRE Coca-Cola, USA Shawn & Erin Taylor TDSI - The Design Studio, Inc. Thankful Thursday Donors Toni Thomson Timothy & Tamara Thornell

Anne Murphy

Dr. Richard & Dorothy Torkelson

George & Betsy Nickerson

Union Pacific Foundation

Michael Noto III

Union Pacific Railroad

Amanda Nye

UNIWYO FCU

Michael & Karmin Pace

Cindy Vandewark Marcia Vanlandingham

John Brown

Stan & Mary Hartman

Lisa Bryant

Marcy Helser

Buckeye Ranch

Tad & Ann Herz

JJ Chen & Tracie Caller

High Plains Feed Yard

Barbara Carlsberg

Mike Hirsig

Pace O Matic - Cowboy Skill Games

Max Carre

Tom & Summer Houghton

Casey & Abbey Palma

Barbara Casey

Jim & Ruthanne Hubbard

George & Carrie Pappas

CFD HEELS

Hughes Charitable Foundation

Heather Peterson

Doug & Susan Samuelson Warren Ranch

Platte Valley Bank

Kent & Susan Westedt

Mickey & Martha Powers

Western Art Collector

Koger Propst

Western Vista FCU

Edward Ratcliff

Lee Ann Wilson

Debbie Reber

Dr. Kim & Scott Withers

Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center

Wold Foundation

Charter Communications Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Cheyenne Women’s Clinic Christine Kronz Photographer, LLC Brad & Shirley Churchill Jim & Jean Cochran Amy Collier Craig, Deb & Savannah Connell Delta Kappa Gamma, Upsilon Chapter Deselms Fine Art Gallery Dean & Meredith Dexter Barbara Dilts Linda Doering

Peter & Chloe Illoway Dr. Jane Iverson Jerry & Kay Jessen Tom & Patricia Johnson Dr. Paul B. & Roberta Johnson Jonah Bank Diane Dieter & Ted Jones Michael & Amy Kassel Gary & Stina Kayser Thomas G. Kelly, P.C. KFBC 97.5FM/1240 AM Raymond C. Kinter Alice M Kleiman

Daryl & Cindi Redditt Wally Reiman

Visit Cheyenne Jenny Wacker

Wyoming Arts Council Wyoming Bank & Trust

Bob & Linda Reynolds

Wyoming Contractors Association

Rocky Mountain Power

Devra J. Young

Bobby & Suzanne Rolston

Arleen Zabala

Romeo Entertainment Group

Steve & Rachelle Zimmerman

Terry & Kelly Ruiz Michael Savage

The Got Away, Julie Nighswonger, Featured in the 2024 CFD Western Art Show & Sale

Become a Legend Capital Campaign Donors

LEGENDS Raymond C. Kinter Arlene Kensinger

CHAMPIONS Alice’s Lakeside Legacy Banner Capital Bank

Smith-Meier

John Edwards

Sue Miller

Will & Brooke Edwards

George & Carrie Pappas

Elizabeth Escobedo

Romeo Entertainment Mary H. Storer Foundation Drs. Bob Prentice & Sandra Surbrugg

Tucker & Carol Fagan Flying Monkey Manufacturing David Foreman Lynette Friess Ed Galavotti

Robert Boice, Jr.

Elizabeth Searle & Mike Branham

Robert Born

Taco John’s International

Stan & Mary Hartman

Louise Cole

Union Pacific Foundation

Helen Holliday

Connie Davis

Cindy Vandewark In Memory Of J.D. Vandewark

Marietta Dinneen in Honor of The Dinneen Family

Tyler & Alexis Garrett

Peter & Chloe Illoway Jane Iverson

Lee Ann Wilson

Joannides Family Foundation

Reed & Julianna Dixon

ICONS

Luana Lahti

William Dubois

Austin, Stella, & Bubba Alexander

John & Mary Ann Duffey

ANB Bank

Bill & Beth Edwards

Bill Beaman

Drs. Fred & Karen Emerich

Dave Berry

Marcy Helser Tad & Ann Herz

Scott & Kaye Binning Hal Cannon & Theresa Jordan Barbara Carlsberg

Mike & Lana Mabee Dave & Helen McCracken Randy Merritt Deidre Newman Tricia Pattno Nichols Bud Racicky Riverstone Bank Julie Robinson

Edward Jackson & Annie Smith-Jackson

Century 21 Bell Real Estate- Linda Weppner

Toni Rogers

Jerry & Kay Jessen

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ HEELS

Jerry Smith & Cheryl Tuck Smith

Christine Connell

John & Kathy Steil

Teema Tuck McIntosh

Dean & Meredith Dexter

Cindy Vandewark

Scott Meier & Amy

Barbara Dilts

Phil & Gay VanHorn

Senator Cynthia Lummis

Paul & Karen Vencill Tom & Rhonda Wilson Wold Foundation

HEROES #1 Properties Brandi Monger & Billie Addleman Mike & Cindy Allen Suzanne Anderson Paula Baldeshwiler Jim & Kay Barr Wesley Breeding Kimm Acton Brookshire Kevin & Kimberly Burkett Connie Carmack G. William & Ann Carpender Brad & Shirley Churchill Fred & Val Clyncke Jim & Jean Cochran

Shaun Donnelly & Kathryn Flynn

Ron & Annette Newnum

Rick & Deb Eccli

Eric Nordberg

Paul & Sheryl Fanning

Ross Read & Mary Boice

Charlie & Carol Farthing

Lonnie Reese

Jim & Janelle Fazio

Bob & Val Rodekohr

Mick & Margi Finnegan

Jean Marie Seitz

Cory & Dalene Frantz

Donald E. Shepard

Irene Goldminz-Roberts

James Storey III

Bob & Sandy Graham

Larry & Kimberly Sutherland

Jim & Peggy Hearne

Anna Thompson

Rod & Rita Helgeson

Ron & La Velle Van Voast

Glenna Hirsig

Marcia Vanlandingham

Carol Holland

Dale & Edith Vosler

Dan & Kay Hough

Ron & Carol Waeckerlin

Rick Kaysen

Ed & Carmel Wallace

Barry & Linda Kistler

Conna Webber

Christine Lummis

Jeanie White

Mac McKee

Charles & Jo Dell Wing

Dorothy Middleton

John & Lynn Winkler

Brit & Cameron Miller

Libby Crews Wood

George & Betsey Nickerson

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Kay Lynn Bestol

Tad & Ann Herz

John & Jan Brewster Thomas G. Kelly, P.C.

GOLDEN SADDLE

Levin Strategic Resources

Robert M. Boice, Jr.

Meridian Trust

Toni Thomson

Platte Valley Bank

GRAND ENTRY

Steil Surveying Services, LLC

Dr. Richard and Dorothy Torkelson

Julianna “Boo” & Reed Dixon

Cindy Vandewark

Hank, Jennifer, & Connor Doering

Dr. Kim & Scott Withers

GROUP Cheyenne Sub Vets

HALL OF FAME

Linda Doering Marli Dussault Morgane Dussault Rick & Deb Eccli Dr. John & Donna Esmay

ANB Bank

Randy Byers TDSI - The Design Studio, Inc.

Lamar Advertising

Tyrrell Auto Centers

Andrea, Shane & Molly Allen

Arloa McGinnis

Western Vista FCU

Sally Allen

David Foreman

Sue Miller

Wyoming Bank and Trust

Casey Baxter & Mandy Ayotte

Robbie Willson & Kim Fyfe-Willson

Bill Beaman

Cody Garnett

Curt & Patty Epler

Vickie Albert & Steve Berg

Lauren Garnett

Peter & Chloe Illoway

Scott & Kaye Binning

Debbie Reber

Daniel Blythe

Bud Racicky Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Doug & Susan Samuelson, Warren Ranch Kent & Susan Westedt

PLATINUM Blue FCU Cheyenne Frontier Days™, Inc. Jim & Jean Cochran Deselms Fine Art Halladay Automotive Group

SILVER SADDLE

PARTNER Kevin & Kimberly Burkett Century 21 Bell Real Estate, Linda Weppner

Emily Boyington Gene & Jeanne Bryan Dede & Ross Buckhaults Jacqueline Busacker

Connie Davis

Randy & Kathryn Byers

Tucker & Carol Fagan

Barb Taylor & Julian Carpender

Scott & Megan Fox

Jo Ferguson Paul & Dee Fleming

Sharla Garnett Michael Hand Jeff Hanesworth Stan & Mary Hartman Jim & Peggy Hearne Marcy Helser Leonard Hergenreter James Hofius Norman & Eva Jeanne Holmes

Ed Galavotti

G. William & Ann Carpender

Diane Dieter & Ted Jones

Marlin Glasner

Martin & Claudia Carroll

Tom & Summer Houghton

George & Linda Eaglefeather

Paul & Jeanne Hickey

Andrew & Sara Chebishev

Chris Hughes

Floyd & Diane Humphrey

Christine Kronz Photographer, LLC

David Hughes

Bill & Beth Edwards Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich Dr. Jane Iverson Mike & Lana Mabee Cindi & Daryl Redditt

CORPORATE PARTNER #1 Properties, Larry & Kim Sutherland

Joannides Family Foundation Steve & Sue Kline Joe & Cindy Marek

Brad & Shirley Churchill Alice Barrett-Clement & Mike Clement

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Riverstone Bank

Virginia Bowers & Wes Coulson

Walter Jacoby

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Alan Johnson

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Paul & Patricia Stenback

Gary & Stina Kayser

Charles DeFond

Rick & Jerry Keslar

Barbara Dilts

Earl & Donna Kincheloe

Jerry & Kay Jessen

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Legendary Donors

Museum Members As of August 27, 2024

Marian Kline

Bob & Val Rodekohr

Rhea Knudson

Toni Rogers

Richard & Ronda Kolinske

Bobby & Suzanne Rolston

Wyoming Property Solutions, LLC

Curtis Olson Stovepipe Pette Family Robert Phillips

Terry & Kelli Ruiz

VOLUNTEER HALL OF FAME

Thom Rutledge

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Jay Latta

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Lori Rippinger

Cookie Lockhart

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Robert Born

John & Barbara Rogers

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Dean “Doc” & Karen Schroeder

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Jackie Tuck

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Deanna Nilsen

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Eric Nordberg

Lynda Tuck

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William & Susan Capozella

Allison & Kenneth Moore Ron & Annette Newnum Amanda Nye

Gary & Jean Ann Carver Lyle & Rita Chapman James & Maggie Clay

Legendary Donors

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Museum Members As of August 27, 2024

John & Phyllis DeNovellis

Dwane & Patricia Moore

Wickham

T Jay DiBacco

Dan & Vicki Morris

Jeremy Wilch

Dennis & Mary Lee Dixon

Gregory & Marla Norman

Joey & Tracy Williams

Gregory & Debbie Dolph

Clint & Roxanne O’Connor

Charles & Jo Dell Wing

John Faden

Clint & Roxanne O’Connor

FRIEND

Verne & LaLa Felton

Tony & Patty Olson

Steve & Lynn Achter

Mick & Margi Finnegan

Nathan Oman & Holly Hooper

Lee Alban

Karen Estep Interior Design Rick Kaysen Alice M Kleiman David & Linda Kucera Elizabeth Lanier Steve & Kathy Leonardi

Elaine Anderson

Shirley Toppenberg & Cyndee Linn

Casey & Abbey Palma

Baleigh & Michael Avendano

Katie Long

George & Carrie Pappas

Jacklyn Boice

Charles & Dorothy Perry

Judith Bradley

Dave & Annemarie Picard

Laureen Bradshaw

Renee & Mike Piskorski

Francis “Mack” Brislawn

Grease Monkey

Marcia & James G. Price II

Ken & Patti Burns

Dr. Sloan & Anna Marie Hales

Dan & Lois Prickett

John Fitch Scott & Janet Foresman Jim & Betty Fornstrom Cory & Dalene Frantz Teena Gering & Family Roy & Doris Gilman Bob & Sandy Graham

Stig & Beth Hallingbye

Terry & Christi Osborne

Michael & Cady Purcell

Bill & Mary Kay Hill

Megan & Shon Anthony Reddin

Joseph & Bethanne Hill Danny & Leslie Hough

Jeff & Susan Campbell Bobbie Carlyle Vicki Cheek

Sherri Lovercheck Christine Lummis Cathy Lyman Cathy Mackey Carol McDonough Robert McKee Charlene Murdock Mike Nestor

Kathleen Clemons

George & Betsey Nickerson

Dorothy Reeves

Christine Connell

Sandra Norris

Carolyn, Hans & Anne Ritschard

Tom & Jerry Cole

Creta O’Holleran

Scott Cook

Jack & Judy Olson

Joni Emily

Mrs. Harriet Otto

Don & Sandy English

Mary Lou & Larry Pape

John & Julie Estridge

Debby Phillips

Linda Garlach

Vincent & Marian Pontillo

Bonnie Seabaugh

Bonnie Hyde & Sarah Garrison

Cheryl Rennels

Brian & Marci Shuck

Jim Gear

Donna & Dennis Spatz

Tim & Georgia George

Terry & Brenda Sterling

Jeri Griego

Lars & Irene Storey

Carla Harmon

David Story Jr.

Graydon & Carrie Held

Dr. R.C. & Marcia Mead

Estelle Summers

Jeffrey Hickman

Darrin Merrill

Ken & Gail Tooke

Shelley Messer

Scott & Christy VanHorn

Grace Hodges & Frederick Nickel

Sarah Moody

Ted & Julie Fleming

Beth & Paul Howard David & Pat Johnson Harris & Jeannine Jones Pat Kennedy Brad & Kim Kincheloe Shirley Leff Brian & JoLynne Lenell Celeste L’Eveque Carla & Jed Lofton Jon & Ginnie Madsen Kelly, Sabine & Maggie McClintock

Tom & Dixie Roberts Mike & Heidi Romsa Jeff & Kris Rude Tim Schaffer David Schmidt

Bonnie Rivers Sherry Sailor Lisa Seale Jean Marie Seitz Ken Siders Al & Lucy Simpson Ann Sostrom Tom & Gail Sundell

Carol Holland

Marvie Tipsword

Carol Johansen

University of WY Library

Headed South,Trish Stevenson. Featured in the 2024 CFD Western Art Show & Sale

Barbara Utermark

VOLUNTEER

Mac McKee

LIFE

Philip Voron

Karla Aherns

Lois McPherson

Buckle Club, CFD

Cali Ward

Val Clyncke

Judy & Jim Myers

Jim & Brenda Creel

Sandie & Casey Whitman

Don & Sandy English

Tricia Nichols

Betsy Gusea & Tal Gerringer

Robert & Karen Womack

Linda & Craig Farner

Lorraine Parvin

Rick Heimsoth

Jean Krause & Dave Foose

Kenneth & Ina Price

Judy Kallal

John Fountain

Judy Sears

Harold Strack

Randy & Holly Girmus

Conna Webber

Gail Vandewark

Betsey Hale

Dave & Bev Webster

Paul & Karen Vencill

Rod & Rita Helgeson

Rachelle & Steve Zimmerman

Mark McAfee

Twilights Last Gleaming, Marlin Rotach, Oil. Featured in 2024 CFD Western Art Show & Sale.

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In Memoriam & Honoraria In Memory Of Tave Accardo In Memory Of J. Richard Williams

Tad & Ann Herz Marcy Helser

Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich

In Memory Of Kay Allen

In Memory Of Susan Westedt

Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich

Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich

In Memory Of Glenis N (Pence) Child Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich

In Honor Of Ron & Susan Hammel 50th Wedding Anniversary Jerry & Kay Jessen

In Memory Of Kenneth Earl Marcy Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich

In Honor of Phil & Gay VanHorn 50th Wedding Anniversary

In Memory Of Janet Wampler

Jerry & Kay Jessen

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