Members of the Conrad Bostron family were named as the Watrous Outstanding Pioneer Family at th 60th annual Brush Rodeo last week. Pictured with members of the family are, second row, Donald, age 78, Reinholt, age 86 and Reuben, age 90, sons of Conrad, who sailed to America from Russia in 1913 at the age of 18.
Nominations are being sought from the community for who to recognize with the 2022 Watrous Pioneer Award, according to a news release.
Dr. Jack Collins is awarded a plaque alongside the honor of being the 2021 Watrous Outstanding Pioneer Award winner. (Katie Roth/The Fort Morgan Times)
Donald, Reinholt and Reuben Bostron, along with his wife Llova, accepted the Watrous Outstanding Pioneer Family Award from 2014 Brush Rodeo Queen Ayla Newman and Lady-in-Waiting Madison Warffelli at the 60th annual event last week.
The Kembel family? was well-represented when Marvin and Betty were presented the Watrous Outstanding Pioneer Award at the Brush Rodeo.
The Brush Rodeo Association presented the 2012 Watrous Pioneer Award to Homer Wickham. From left are 2012 Brush Rodeo Sweetheart Ali Brunner, 2012 Lady-in-Waiting Elysa Mora, Ruth Wickham, Homer Wickham and plaque presenter and 2012 Brush Rodeo Queen Rachael McCracken.
Homer Wickahm, winner of the Watrous pioneer award, rides in a model T during the Brush rodeo parade.
Louis and Maxine Lorenzini accept the Watrous Pioneer Award from Mayor Dan Scalise during the Brush Rodeo Saturday. Dan Barker/Fort Morgan Times
Surrounded by family members at the Brush Rodeo Friday evening, John Woodward, left, and his wife Marilyn receive the 2009 Watrous Outstanding Pioneer Award from Brush Mayor Dan Scalise.
Members of the Conrad Bostron family were named as the Watrous Outstanding Pioneer Family at th 60th annual Brush Rodeo last week. Pictured with members of the family are, second row, Donald, age 78, Reinholt, age 86 and Reuben, age 90, sons of Conrad, who sailed to America from Russia in 1913 at the age of 18.
Doc and Helen (Petteys) Watrous were true pioneers of our community, going back to Helen’s father, Alonzo Petteys, who, along with JR Ryland, bought and deeded the land we all know as Memorial Park and the Morgan County Fairgrounds. These people knew Morgan County was a special place and wanted to recognize those who had helped and continue to help pioneer our community.
Since 1975, the Brush Rodeo Association has recognized a Morgan County member/family who has helped build the Morgan County community through dedication and true “Pioneer Spirit.”
A recipient of this award must be 65 years of age or older or a family representing 65 or more years in our community. The recipient of this award is recognized during the rodeo on July 3, “Pioneer Night,” where all who are 62 get in free – a long-standing tradition that must not go unnoticed.
Nominations must be received by June 10, 2022.
To obtain an application for the 2022 award, contact Chuck Miller at 970-842-5575 or by email to cmiller@ama-auctions.com.
