PARKER COUNTY SHERIFF’ S POSSE
Board of Directors: Bill Riddle, Randy Oneal, Ronnie Davis, Seth Denbow, Stephen Schult, and Steven Finch. Sheriff: Russ Authier. Rodeo Chairman for the upcoming 75th Annual Parker County Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo: Larry Sullivan with Travis Faulkner and Thomas B. Saunders, V completing the Rodeo Committee. Ranch Rodeo Chairman: Blaine Peacock. Building and Grounds Committee Chairman: Joe Harris, Sr. Captain Appointed Planning Committee: Kerry Kelley, Larry Walden, Robert Dyer, and Wayne Jones, along with the rest of the important committees and general membership of the Posse. September started the year off on what would become a very good year with the 19th Annual Ranch Rodeo. With recommendations and approval from the Board room as well as the General Membership, October and November were the beginning of the wrecking out and replacement of the Front Entrance off of Mineral Wells Hwy. with a new driveway and rock entrance, built by local contractors and Posse members Bill Riddle, Judd Jordan, and Randy Oneal. This would also include a new pipe toprail fence and contestant’ s entrance built by a few dedicated Posse members. With the help of Tri County Electric and Parrish Utilities a brand new electrical trunk line from Mineral Wells Hwy through the property to our South Entrance off of Greenwood road was installed just in time for the annual Christmas Lights Show, Radiance at the Ranch. Lighting for the parking lot to the south along with scattered electrical stations were also installed at this time. The old overhead, that was built in 1958, from the North Entrance was relocated to the South entrance. In December and January, the production of a Rodeo based reality show called, Guts and Glory, began filming at the Sheriffs Posse Grounds and Arena. On January 13, 2022 the Parker County Sheriff’ s Posse, an organization known for its grit, western heritage and good Texas horses, a tradition that started in 1947, celebrated its 75th Anniversary. January also marked the demolition and start of new construction on the Rodeo Announcers Stand as well as the birth of the new Chute 7 Club above the bucking chutes. This addition included the introduction of 4 skyboxes, which sold-out in just weeks of announcement. Thanks to the dedication of contractors Booper and Mike Rokus along with posse members Arlie Ashley, Larry Sullivan, and Stephen Schult and many other nameless dedicated posse members., this project was completed in time for the June rodeo. In March the Posse introduced a revolutionary idea to promote Men’ s Health Awareness with the First Annual“ A Big Ball at the Posse Grounds.” This was a Posse cooked meal of steak and chicken along with a live and silent auction and topped off by an Acoustic Show by singer / songwriter Doug Stone. This was the beginning of the new“ Bad Enough To Wear Blue” Foundation that was officially introduced on Friday night, June 10th at the 75th Annual PRCA Rodeo in conjunction with the Thursday night“ Tough Enough to Wear Pink” promoting women’ s health. June was here before we knew it and our 75th Annual PRCA Rodeo kicked off with the 3rd Annual Cattle Drive from Millsap to the Posse Grounds on Saturday the 4th of June followed up by the Annual Parade through downtown Weatherford as well as the street dance on the square. This year, along with the traditional country and western music, food vendors were added. Tuesday, the 7th of June kicked off Rodeo week with the Extreme Bull Riding followed up by 4 nights of phenomenal PRCA Rodeo performances and nightly concerts. On Friday morning June 10th, the Annual Tom Riddle Memorial Softball Game kicked off with a team from the Posse taking on Pete Carr’ s Classic Pro Rodeo; with the proceeds to benefit the local CPS Board. The 75th Annual Rodeo was a huge success thanks to the help of the Weatherford Noon Lions Club, ALL of our GREAT Sponsors, and of course YOU, our fans. July and August saw the nominations and voting of our upcoming 2022-2023 year. This year the Posse recognized 25 Year members Bill Riddle, Billy Blue, Bob Tallman, and Cody Todd; 40 Year Members Craig Peacock, Terry Johnson, and John Westhoff; 50 Year Member Don Woodruff, and lastly our 60 Year Member Bill Jordan. The Posse was saddened by the loss of Posse Members David Carter, Dave Rydbeck, Douglas Finch, and Henry Maddux. The Posse welcomed New Members Jeremy Sheriff, Chance Martin, and Chris Flores. The Posse had a very busy year with parades in Springtown, Stephenville, Red Steagall Chuck Wagon Train, Weatherford Veterans Day, Ft. Worth Stock Show, San Angelo, Mineral Wells, and Fredricksburg along with numerous work days and countless hours by several dedicated and hard working Posse Members making improvements to the grounds for rodeo week along with good fellowship. I want to thank the Posse for their belief and trust in allowing me to be their Captain for this very special year, and to my wife and family for their help and support throughout the busy year. It truly was an honor and something that I will be proud of for a very long time. Thanks again gentlemen.
2023 The year started out in September with the swearing in of officers. Captain: Shane Harris, Lieutenant: Larry Walden, Secretary: Paul Hardison, Treasurer: Wesley Jennings, Corral Boss: Roudy Turner, Wrangler: Jamie French and our Sweetheart: Brittney Hardison. Board of Directors: Bill Riddle, Seth Denbow, Mat Galliton, Randy O’ Neal, Ronnie Davis, and Stephen Schult. Sheriff: Russ Authier. Past Captain: Doug Leeper. Rodeo Chairman: Travis Faulkner with Thomas B. Saunders, V and Roudy Turner completing the Rodeo Committee. Ranch Rodeo Chairman: Blaine Peacock. Building and Grounds Committee Chairman: Joe W. Harris, Sr. Captain Appointed Planning Committee: Kerry Kelley, Larry Walden, Robert Dyer, Brookes Worthington and Wayne Jones along with all of the other important committee members and Posse Members. September started off with a huge successful 2 Days of the 20th Annual Ranch Rodeo and the Springtown parade for their local Western Days and Stephenville Parade. October had the Annual Weatherford College Alumni Rodeo along with the Red Steagall Wagon Train finishing up the month. November had the local Veterans Day Parade in downtown Weatherford and the start of the annual Christmas Lights Show, Radiance at the Ranch. December with its Annual Christmas Parade and conclusion of the Christmas Lights Show. January started the new year in Fort Worth with the Fort Worth Stockshow and Rodeo Parade. Workdays started with many projects prior to the PRCA Rodeo in June with some new bulls and bronc pens added in the back, the continuation and finish of the north entrance and rock wall on the boundary of the Posse and Weatherford College, addition to Cowboy Camp, and addition to the cookshed. February had the Posse finishing up the last day of the Fort Worth Stockshow and Rodeo Grand Entry. April found the Posse in San Angelo at its annual trip to the San Angelo Rodeo Parade and back at the Posse for the 2nd Annual Bad Enough To Wear Blue Foundation Gala promoting adolescent and men’ s health awareness. May blew in with the annual Palo Pinto Livestock Improvement Association PRCA Rodeo Parade and Grand Entry. June was on us quick and the 76th Annual Parker County Sheriff’ s Posse Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo and Livestock Show with the Cattle Drive from Millsap and Parade in downtown Weatherford showcasing the cattle pushed down Main Street and around the Courthouse just in time for Leon Payne performing on the northwest side of the square with an old fashioned street dance. Tuesday started with the Extreme Bull Riding followed up by 4 nightly PRCA Rodeos and nightly concerts. The Annual Tom Riddle Memorial Softball Game between the Posse and members of Pete Carr’ s Classic Pro Rodeo held at the Weatherford College Lady Coyotes Stewart Field benefiting a local charity was another huge and fun successful day. The 76th Annual PCSP PRCA Rodeo was another HUGE SUCCESS thanks to the help of the continued support from Weatherford Noon Lions Club, ALL of our GREAT Sponsors and of course YOU our loyal fans, for whom we do this for. July was a hot and dry month with nominations for the next Officers, Sweetheart and Board Of Directors. August showed its ugly head with continued heat and no rain but the Posse made their way to Fredricksburg for the annual Gillespie County Fair. This year the Posse honored 6 members with a combined total of 285 years of service to Jim Bradford 25 year award, Melvin Dale 40 year award, David Nash 50 year award, Mike Thomas 50 year award, David McDavid 60 year award and Dr. Robert Phillips a 60 year award. The Posse was saddened by the loss of members Bob Glenn, Justin Shifflett, Maurice Curfman, and Coy Carter. The Posse welcomed new members Lee Reed, Chad Faust, Johnny Emmons( Honorary), Brad McClain, and Brett Hobson. A huge shout out to members Phil Livingston and Bill Ward for their hard work in the publishing of the 75th Anniversary Book“ 75 Years On The Hill”. I want to thank those members that continue to come to the workdays and parades, it’ s you guys that keep the organization going in the spirit of the“ Original 13”. I want to thank the Posse for another successful year and for your continued support and trust in me for leading this historic organization for a second year, it has truly been a year that I will never forget. Lastly I want to thank my wife and family for their support, they make living worth the while.
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