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Show Volume XXIII Issue XI The Ogden Valley news Page 13 July 1, 2016 Inductees to The Utah Cowboy & Western Heritage Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Reminds Museum’s Hall of Fame to Be Honored July 8 Campers to Please Keep a Clean Campsite The Utah Cowboy and petitors were his brothers; they often traveled Western Heritage Museum’s 2016 Hall of Fame Ceremony will be the kick-off event for Ogden Pioneer Days. It will take place July 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ogden Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., hosted by Angie Burton, former Miss Rodeo Ogden and Miss Rodeo Utah. The following six inductees will be honored. Mary Shaw-Drake - Mary didn’t have a horse of her own until junior high—not for lack of hints. She had a natural riding ability that was enhanced over the years through constant training. She was the Utah High School Rodeo Queen in 1994 and was in the top five at the National High School Rodeo Finals. In 1997 she fulfilled her dream of becoming Miss Rodeo Ogden. At the same time, she held the titles of Lehi Roundup Queen and Miss Rodeo Hooper. She won the Miss Rodeo Utah title as well and spent her time preparing for the Miss Rodeo America Pageant that took place in Las Vegas, Nevada. She competed against 35 young women, and came out on top as Miss Rodeo America. Throughout 1998 she traveled 100,000 miles, covering 22 states while she advertised rodeo. She had a serious setback in May of that year when she was thrown from a horse, causing a spiral fracture that required eight screws and a metal plate in her lower leg and ankle, and needed surgery again at a later time. She spent three weeks recuperating, and then was back on the road. After the completion of her reign, she completed her schooling at Weber State University in Technical Sales, and later earned a Master of Science in Health Promotion at Brigham Young University. In 2005 she married Captain Aaron Drake, a JAG in the U.S. Air Force. They lived in Alabama and Colorado before moving back to Utah. Cody Wright - The Wrights have been running a cattle ranch in canyon country for more than 150 years. Cody was born in Toquerville, Utah, one of seven brothers; all but the youngest are competitors. Cody being the oldest, joined the PRCA, and, at about Cody Wright 22 years of age, became a World Championship performer. Compact in size, and well-muscled, over the years he worked his way up to two world championships, won in 2008 and 2010. In 2000 he won the All-Around title in the Wilderness Circuit, and duplicated the fete the following year, winning the Grand Champion Rodeo in San Francisco, and the Eugene, Oregon Pro rodeo as well. His abilities just kept climbing from that point. In 2008 he was followed by a documentary filmmaker from Southern Utah State University. “Born to Ride” was premiered in Cedar City, Utah in April of 2009. He qualified for the WNFR twelve times between 2003 and 2014. His is a close-knit family, and often his winnings, and that of his brothers, would go toward adding cattle to the ranch. Memorial Day became a family holiday, when all of them would get together to round up the cattle and brand the new calves. His biggest com- together to the competitions. He noted that having his brothers by his side made the year go easier. Now his sons, Rusty, age 20 and Ryder, age 18 are competing and making their mark, creating one of the strongest rodeo families in the business. Cody says his hobbies are his wife, Sharee, and his children—Rusty, Ryder, Stetson (age 17) Statler (12), and Lily Jo (7). He says he enjoys watching the strides they are making in life. Kenneth Woolstenhulme - Ken was the oldest of 11 children, raised by hardworking parents during the depression. After graduating from South Summit High, he worked at for Brooklawn Creamery in Oakley, Utah until called on a mission for his church. Upon his return, he went back to Brooklawn and picked up an interest in rodeo. He accomplished much while competing in the old Rocky Mountain Rodeo Association. He worked at Hi-land Dairy until 1971; then he and his wife Karren purchased what is now known as Den’s Kash Store, during which time he served as the postmaster. All the children were expected to work and they helped him in the store as well as on the ranch. He retired from the postal service in 1997, and he and his wife served a mission in Perth, Australia. The store was sold in 2008, and he now spends his time farming and raising cattle, which he did on the side most of his life. Between 1956 and 1972 he won 18 championships in the bareback, bull riding, and allaround categories. All were accomplished while raising a family. When he finished his competitive years, he worked as a pick-up man at the rodeos; first at the amateur level, and then as a professional in the PRCA where he worked for Bar T Rodeo Company. Ken has spent most of his life in service to others, including 23 years in an LDS bishopric; as Summit County Commissioner between 1966 and 1971 and 2002 and 2006; Mayor of Oakley, Utah 1985-1997; Utah Schools Boards Association 1968-1972; South Summit School District Board Member 1958-1974; RMRA President two times; RMRA Bareback Riding Director for much of his competitive years; and serving on the Oakley Independence Day Rodeo Committee from 1954 to the present. All his life Ken has been known as a champion of rodeo, a hardworking cattle rancher, and a leader of his community. Whether riding a bull, picking up a cowboy after his ride, or growing a small town amateur rodeo into a nationally prominent PRCA event, Ken has personified the very best of the Western way of life. Marvin Dunbar - Marvin was born 1910 in Logan, Utah, and at the age of five had already manifested a love of horses. He grew up to be an outstanding contestant, not only in saddle and bareback riding, but in all events, even serving as a trick rider, trick roper, rodeo clown and judge. He was the first cowboy to fly to a rodeo in an airplane. He competed in the Boston Garden Rodeo as well as at Madison Square Garden; and, took top honors at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1934 as well. Marv was an all-around champion in Utah for seven years. He was self-employed as a rodeo cowboy— participating in every rodeo within 1,500 miles of Logan, Utah; a guest ranch operator—Big D COWBOYS cont. on page 14 As more people recreate on the UintaWasatch-Cache National Forest, keeping a clean campsite is becoming more important for outdoor visitors. Even if your camping excur- Keeping a clean campsite on the UintaWasatch-Cache National Forest is important. Please do your part to help. sions are going to be limited to established campgrounds, there are some things you need to know about keeping your campsite clean to reduce visits from unwanted pests and to protect wildlife. Bees are attracted to soda cans, and ants are attracted to food scraps. Gather trash and dispose of it daily in appropriate receptacles. Don’t leave food out. Bright lights attract mosquitoes, and gnats. When using a lantern, set it away from the gathering area. Use a nonscented insect repellant to repel flies and mosquitoes. Depending on where you camp, there could be various animals that live adjacent to the campground. Some animals frequent campgrounds for their food source. Make it your standard rule to: • Never leave food unprotected. • Secure your coolers at night and put dry foods in your car or RV. • Never store food or eat in your tent. • Always make sure cooking utensils are clean and stored away. • Never put grease or left-over food into the fire pit. • Never leave food on a table overnight. • Sweep up crumbs. • Make sure pet food is properly stored away. • Always wash roasting skewers and store properly. • Dispose of grey water properly; it may contain food particles that can attract wildlife. • Clean up after your pet. • Keep the picnic table clean and wiped down. • Use non-scented sun screen and insect repellent. |