PARKER COUNTY SHERIFF’ S POSSE
included: J. C. Moore, Chad Magee, Wayne Jones, Joe Harris, Lee Durant, Jamie McClain and Bill Ward.
2006 Craig Peacock-Captain; David Rogers-Lieutenant; Dale Ballard-Secretary / Treasurer; Steve Finch-Corral Boss; Bud Stone- Wrangler; Bill Riddle-Rodeo Chairman; Cassie French-Sweetheart. The Posse participated in parades at Abilene, Weatherford Veteran’ s Day parade, Weatherford Christmas parade, Fort Worth Stock Show parade, Weatherford Martin Luther King parade, Fort Worth Stock Show Grand Entry, San Angelo parade, Jacksboro parade, Bowie parade, Mineral Wells Trail ride and parade and Fredericksburg parade. The Posse held its 1st annual Ranch Rodeo under the direction of Chairman Blaine Peacock. The Ranch Rodeo was a huge success and will be held each year. After many years of fine service, Posse members tore down the old bucking chutes and announcers stand. The Posse purchased new Priefert bucking chutes. Posse members installed the new chutes and rebuilt the working pens and gates. Under the leadership of Captain Peacock a beautiful new announcers stand was built and all work completed before the June Rodeo. The 59th edition of the Frontier Days Rodeo, under the directions of Chairman Bill Riddle, was another huge success setting numerous records. The Posse contracted with Joe Bielinski to bring top entertainers to perform at each performance of the Rodeo. Marvin Thomas was honored for 40 years of service and Dale Ballard was honored for 25 years of service. The Posse was saddened by the passing of 23 year member Joe Ernst. The summer of 2006 was again very dry and a shortage of hay persisted.
2007 Craig Peacock, Captain; Bill Riddle, Lieutenant; Dale Ballard, Secretary / Treasurer; Travis Faulkner, Corral Boss; Jay Hall Wrangler; Maurice Curfman, Rodeo Chairman; Kelsi Ford, Sweetheart.
The Posse participated in many parades during the year including, Fort Worth, Mineral Wells, Jacksboro, Abilene, San Angelo, Fredericksburg and Bowie. This was the 60th anniversary of the Posse and every event during the year set new records. The annual Frontier Days Rodeo, Steer Roping and County Team Roping were huge successes. The 60th anniversary was a time for another Sweetheart reunion. The Sweethearts and Past Captains were honored at a luncheon on Saturday preceding the rodeo. Work was completed on all the holding pens and a new cattle return alley was built under the bleachers. At the April business meeting the members voted to build a new headquarters building. In August, after 60 years of service, the old headquarters building was torn down. On September 17 the slab was poured for the building and the construction was started. Jack Borden was honored for 60 years of loyal service to the Posse, James T Barnett and R. D. Todd for 40 years and Terry Johnson, John Westhoff and Craig Peacock for 25 years. New members elected during the year include, Randall Haydon, Cliff Clark, Woody Bailey, Billy Selmon, Justin Thomas, Charles Lambert, David Stanley, and Ted Moore.
2008 Bill Riddle, Captain; Justin Shifflett, Lieutenant; Dale Ballard, Secretary-Treasurer; J C Moore, Corral Boss; Calvin Allen, Wrangler; Kylie Mills, Sweetheart; Monty Kemp, Travis Faulkner, Blaine Peacock, Rodeo Committee. The Posse attended all the usual parades. Construction of the new Posse Headquarters kept the Posse very busy during the winter and spring. On October 8, 2007 Captain Bill Riddle held the first Board Meeting in the unfinished building. The Posse was very blessed to have many fin members who contributed to the effort of getting the New Headquarters built. The 2008 Rodeo Program listed two pages of those dedicated members. On Monday night April 7, 2008 Captain Bill Riddle chaired the first General Business Meeting in the New Headquarters. Ninety eight( 98) members answered roll call and with guests a total of 350 attended the grand opening. Our 1984 Captain, Jerry Durant, spoke to the huge crowd and complimented the Posse on the New Headquarters. The 2008 PRCA Rodeo was a huge success. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night crowds set all time attendance records and total attendance was by far the largest in our history. Weldon Jordan, Captain 1963 was honored for 60 years of loyal service to the Posse and Melvin Dale was honored for 25 years of loyal service. The Posse was saddened by the loss of Buddy Newsome, Marvin Thomas, Rick Williamson, Tommy Lackey and Curtis Guess. New Members elected for the year include, Jason Ranspot, Shane Williams, Wesley Jennings, Rick Ringstaff, Matt Milligan, David Carter, Hoyt Lindsey and Herb Stone.
2009 Justin Shifflett, Captain; Tom Mills, Lieutenant; Dale Ballard, Secretary-Treasurer; Bill Ward, Corral Boss; Lee Durant, Wrangler; Megan Mayberry, Sweetheart; Travis Faulkner, Rodeo Chairman. The Posse participated in many events during the year including, Abilene parade, Red Steagal Wagon Train, Weatherford Veterans and Christmas parades, Fort Worth Stock Show parade and special introduction Grand Entry, San Angelo parade, Graham parade, Mineral Wells Trail Ride and parade, Jacksboro parade, Albany parade, Fredericksburg parade and Bowie parade. The Posse had tow major projects for the year. A new concession stand was built and a huge maintenance project was completed. Our annual PRCA Rodeo continued its phenomenal growth. The Friday night performance had the largest crowd in our history and total attendance once again, set an all time record. Boley Person, Captain 1961, was honored for 60 years of loyal service to the Posse, J. P. Binion, Dr Noel Bryan, Coy Carter and Bill McDavid Jr was honored for 50 years of loyal service. Herb Fowler was honored for 40 years of loyal service. Monty Kemp, Sam Nash, Kirk Martin, and Blaine Peacock were honored for 25 years of loyal service. The Posse was saddened by the loss of Weldon Jordan, Bill McDavid
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