PARKER COUNTY SHERIFF’ S POSSE
1989 Herbert Fowler, Capt.; Butch Morris, Lieut.; Martin Brown, Sec./ Treas.; Earl Fletcher, Corral Boss; Cleatus Wright, Wrangler; Jennifer Morris, Posse Sweetheart. In 1989 the major projects that were initiated and completed were the major expansion of the parking lots, the replacing of the large water trough at the rear of the bucking chutes, repairing the dirt tank dam spillway, clearing land and sprigging coastal grass near the dirt tank. The second team of Belgian horses were purchased. Much time and effort was given to the repair and replacement of individual stalls, and Posse facilities damaged during a spring storm. For the first time the Posse participated in the Fiesta Flambeau Parade in San Antonio, Texas and received a 3rd place plaque out of over 200 entries. The Posse was again saddened by the loss of members Wayne Ellis, E. A. Patterson and L. S. Young. The new members installed were Jim Calhoun Jr., Robert D. Muir, Judd Jordan, Rodney McAnear, Arlie Ashley, and Jamie French.
1990 Herman Woodard, Capt.; Don Gill, Lieut.; Martin Brown, Sec.; Tim Riddle, Corral Boss; Tommy Newberry, Wrangler; Kenneth Danley, Rodeo Chairman; and Amy Peacock, Sweetheart. The accidental death of 4-year old Tana Danley, granddaughter of Kenneth Danley and Buddy Newsome, just before the rodeo, brought grief to the Sheriff’ s Posse and dampened the rodeo spirit of Parker County throughout the entire show. Major maintenance and improvement projects included a new roof for the Posse building and the caretaker’ s house and a renovation of the Posse building. The meeting room was air conditioned and the east wall paneled. Extensive improvements were made in the kitchen and in both rest rooms. Plans were made to print a Parker County Sheriff’ s Posse history book. Phil Livingston was appointed editor and publisher of the book to be released in 1991. The two surviving charter members, Forest Lindsay and Jack Borden, were honored with a special barbecue and team penning celebration. Distant trips to parades were made to Abilene, San Angelo, and San Antonio. New members installed were Jerry Blaisdell, Dennis Hooks, Jack Parker, Jesse Stigall, Eric Wood, and Gene Wood.
1991 Bob Elder, Capt.; Tommy Newberry, Lieut.; Martin Brown, Sec.; Mark Binion, Corral Boss; Jud Jordan, Wrangler; Mike Thomas, Rodeo Chairman; and Amy Saunders, Sweetheart. The first ever“ tie” in voting for Captain. At the September meeting, new officers for 1991 were elected. All went well except for Captain. When the votes were counted there was a tie between C. A. Guess and Bob Elder. Another vote was taken in October and Bob Elder was elected Captain. Another first for 1991 was using members pictures on the cover of the Rodeo Program, featuring the Posse Stage and four horse hitch. Photo was by T. R. Miller. Three members were presented plaques for 105 years of membership in the Posse: Eugene Polser, 40 yrs., James Bodiford, 40 yrs., and Marvin Thomas, 25 yrs. The Posse rode in parades in San Antonio, Fort Worth, Abilene, San Angelo, two Weatherford parades and several other local parades. The annual“ Trail Ride” to Mineral Wells in May was a success with approximately 500 riders making the trip. Some major improvements were made in 1991. The old concession stand was torn down and a large, new, modern concession stand was built. A new entrance gate and new flooring for the wheel chair patrons area. The show barns received a much needed re-wiring of the electrical system. The Rodeo Committee, under the leadership of Mike Thomas, spent several months searching for a new Rodeo Stock Contractor, and from all reports from fans and members, did a good job in using Harper Rodeo Company of Louisiana. James Harper brought a lot of color and produced an outstanding rodeo. The Livestock Show Committee put together another outstanding Livestock Show. Pari-Mutual Betting Horse Racing comes to Parker County and the Sheriff’ s Posse handled the parking for the Grand Opening for Trinity Meadows Race Track.
1992 Harold Swain, Capt.; Bill Veselka, Lieut.; R. D. Myers III, Sec.; Jamie French, Corral Boss; Arlie Ashley, Wrangler; Ben Whiteman, Sheriff; Cleatus Wright, Rodeo Chairman; Tonya Riddle, Posse Sweetheart. The road from the front gate to the Clubhouse and around the arena was repaved, new storm windows were installed in the caretaker’ s house. The History of the Parker County Sheriff’ s Posse was finally published and distributed. The trail ride to Mineral Wells was another successful event. The Posse participated in what must have been the shortest( 31 minutes) Forth Worth Stock Show parade on record because of the bitter cold and sleet. Appearances were also
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