Rex Tracy Service

REX J. TRACY, 77 was born February 26, 1937, to Harvey & Martha E. (Stamm) Tracy in Wray, Colorado. He passed away October 25, 2014 in Wray, Colorado. A Memorial Services will be held at the Wray United Methodist Church in Wray, Colorado on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Norman Stott officiating. A Private Family Inurnment will be held at the Armel Cemetery in Armel, Colorado. Spellman-Schmidt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rex Tracy

We were saddened to hear that Rex Tracy passed away. Everyone in this community has had a pleasant memory to share about him and will miss him. May he rest in peace.

HAIGLER TUMBLEWEED FESTIVAL DRAWS CROWD FROM TRI-STATE AREA

Haigler hosted its 7th annual Fall Tumbleweed Festival on Saturday, October 11, and had a large crowd of attendees throughout the tri-state area, and even some travelers along Highway 34. Festival organizers were lucky once again as weather cooperated with a beautiful autumn day.

Village garage sales of 12 sites filled the morning hours. One of the sites was at the new Cornerstone Center for Community Service (former Haigler Elementary School, now owned by the Haigler Community Foundation). The Sunshine Thrift and Cornerstone Mini-Mall attracted much attention. 

By noon, people began arriving on the museum grounds; and the afternoon festivities began. 

Live music by former Haiglerite LaVoine Smith and his Garage Bunch Band of Burlington, Colorado and special guest musicians Wes White and Phalen Sanford of Benkelman, Nebraska entertained everyone throughout the afternoon. Lunch of sloppy jo sandwiches, hot dogs, relishes, chips, and drinks were served at 1 p.m., and over 30 homemade pies and icecream were served by the Haigler Golden Inn members. This year, donated dollars at the Golden Inn Senior Center will help pay for a new front door and blinds for the building. Donated dollars at the museums and food line help support the Haigler Museums.

The Haigler Museums were all open for people to tour. (One-Room Country School House 67 South, Haigler Cornerstone Museum, and Haigler Jail). Many new exhibits were on display. 

The outside stucco work on the Cornerstone Museum continues to progress—thanks to a grant from the Hansen Charitable Foundation.

Festival activities included treasure hunts, horseshoe pitching, maypole merry-go-round rides, pumpkin decorating, and ticket drawings for the many door prizes donated by area businesses. 

The annual Tumbleweed Contest brought in creatively decorated tumbleweeds tied to a fence along Porter Avenue.

The 2014 Maypole Award, given in recognition of exemplary financial support and service to the Haigler Museums and community efforts, went to all the people who have supported the Tumbleweed Festival throughout the past 7 years. A big thank you to each of you.

Plans are already underway for Festival 2015. Volunteers, ideas, and suggestions are always welcome—with the hope that the Haigler Fall Tumbleweed Festival will continue for many years to come.

2014 Annual Tumbleweed Festival

HAIGLER TUMBLEWEED FESTIVAL, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11

It’s Tumbleweed Festival time again in Haigler!  The 7^th annual Haigler Fall Tumbleweed Festival will be Saturday, October 11 on the Haigler Museum grounds south of Golden Rod Highway 34 and Porter Avenue.  You are invited!  The tents, tables, cornstalks, pumpkins, scarecrows, food, and live music are all out awaiting your arrival.  Weather forecasters predict a beautiful fall day Saturday after rain showers on Thursday and Friday.  Event planners encourage you to bring your lawn chair for the afternoon activities. 

  

     Attendees are encouraged to bring a decorated tumbleweed to be displayed.  Cash prizes will be given.  The art show of the last 2 years has been moved to spring when Haigler will host a Wine and Arts Festival.  There are no admission fees for the Tumbleweed Festival—just free will donations to the Community Foundation to help support the Haigler Museums.  

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Schedule of events include village wide garage sales from 9 a.m.-noon MDT. Site maps will be available at 'the station' on Hwy. 34 & Porter Ave. Jellies, jams, canned goods, fresh baked cookies, breads, and treats will be available to purchase. One of the garage sale sites will be at the new Cornerstone Center for Community Service (former Haigler Elementary School). The Sunshine Thrift is having a 50% off summer clearance and new fall merchandise is on display. The Cornerstone Center mini-mall will be open and showcasing booths with a variety of items, including party supplies.

Lunch begins at 1 p.m. with sloppy jo barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, pickles, chips, and drinks. Slices of homemade pies topped with scoops of ice cream will be served at the Golden Inn Senior Center across the street from the museum grounds.

Throughout the afternoon, live music will be performed by former Haiglerite LaVoine Smith and The Garage Bunch Band from Burlington, Colorado. Special guest musicians Wes White and guitarist/songwriter Phalen Sanford of Benkelman, Nebraska will also be performing. Afternoon activities include treasure hunts, games, horseshoe pitching, maypole merry-go-round rides, pumpkin decorating, and ticket drawings for many great prizes donated by community businesses and individuals throughout the tri-state area. The annual Maypole Award will also be presented.

At 3:30 p.m. the traditional Tumbleweed/Spook Parade for kids of all ages (including adults) will begin in front of the Country Schoolhouse Museum.