National Day Of The Cowboy
The Third annual National Day of
the Cowboy (NDOC) was held in late
July at David Rogers Memorial Park.
Last spring the state of Indiana passed
a resolution, announced by governor,
Mike Pence, that July 27, 2013 be observed as National Day of the Cowboy.
Many activities consisting of family oriented western entertainment
were slated for the day including a fast
draw shoot-out contest, Nerf-action
shooting gallery, rope lassoing and
horseback riding and cowboy crafts.
Cowboys for Christ presented a special
cowboy horse-handling demonstration. Friends of the Park offered
western-style vittles that were cooked
on an open fire and then served to the
events attendees.
The Cowboy Day hosts were park
Interpretive Naturalist Scott Beam,
who played “Lefty Strings”, Advanced
Indiana Master Naturalist David Lane,
who portrayed “Deputy Wesson” and
special host and advocate for NDOC
Jerry Betley, who served as “Justice
Wrangler” for the day. Betley presented
a National Day of the Cowboy flag to
the park during the day’s ceremony.
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