2007
RODEO NEWS in The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle:
Belt buckle auction generates more than $8,000
Dave Bergmeier
Publisher - Editor, The
Abilene Reflector-Chronicle
Published August 07, 2007 9:13 AM CDT
The memory of the late Gerald
Roberts was honored in an important way as three collector items were sold
for more than $4,000 Friday night during the annual Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo belt
buckle auction in front of the Harold J. Royer Bandshell.
A shadow box collection was sold for $1,675 to Don Burns. A gallery of enclosed
memorabilia was sold for $1,325 to Shannan Hauser, granddaughter of Roberts.
A scrapbook of collectibles brought $1,100 and was purchased by a buyer who wished
to remain anonymous.
All three of the projects were undertaken by rural Abilene resident Beverly
Willcoxon, who spent many hours as a tribute to the rodeo legend and her
only request was to have the proceeds be earmarked for the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo
committee.
The auction with all of items raised $8,400.
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here for more information on Beverly Willcoxon and the items she created and
donated.
World champions will compete in Abilene during Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo
Entries have closed for the 2007 Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo, and 533 cowboys and
cowgirls are making travel plans to come to Abilene Aug. 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Once again, world champions -- both current and past -- will be in town to
compete, along with many National Finals Rodeo qualifiers. Fans will see the
best rodeo cowboys and cowgirls going down the road today.
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Special to The
Abilene Reflector-Chronicle - Published July 24, 2007 8:45 AM CDT
Hickok Rodeo committee thanks supporters, volunteers; look ahead to
2007
The president of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo committee
thanked sponsors and volunteers during the annual appreciation banquet Monday
at the Elks Club.
Jerry Marsteller said there was no way a Professional Rodeo
Cowboys Association-sanctioned event could be conducted during the Central Kansas
Free Fair without the support of the community at large and businessmen and women
who are so willing to give of resources and time.
“We appreciate each and every one of you,” he said.
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Story by DAVE BERGMEIER
Editor, The
Abilene Reflector-Chronicle
Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo committee president
Jerry Marsteller
Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo committee president Jerry
Marsteller started in 1991 because he had an interest in watching the rebirth
of the local rodeo, now one of Abilene’s signature events in the summer. “I
was asked to be on the committee,” he said with a smile. “I enjoy
rodeo and to help work and produce everything that goes along with it.”
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Story by DAVE BERGMEIER
Editor, The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle
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