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William S Cody AKA Buffalo Bill

William S Cody AKA Buffalo Bill

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My dad had a friend called Joe Bona. I grew up occasionally seeing him at our house in the 50s, especially at functions like my dad’s blow-out New Year’s Eve parties—where there would be like 100 guests; one year I remember the then governor Dan Thorton (Thorton, Colorado bears his name) being there. Somewhere there’s a photo of me sitting on the gov’s knee. There were helium balloons everywhere, lots of food, and booze. Anyway, getting back to Joe Bona. He was the president of Olinger’s Mortuary in Denver, the building is now a restaurant. “The former site of Denver’s historic Olinger Mortuary is now a new bar and restaurant called Linger.” 

When Joseph Bona first started out at the fledgling Olinger’s Mortuary, he was a young mortician. 

There was another young man called William S Cody who came from another part of the country. “William Frederick Cody (February 26, 1846 – January 10, 1917), known as “Buffalo Bill“, was an American soldier, bison hunter, and showman. He was born in Le ClaireIowa Territory (now the U.S. state of Iowa), but he lived for several years in his father’s hometown in modern-day MississaugaOntario, Canada, before the family returned to the Midwest and settled in the Kansas Territory.

Buffalo Bill started working at the age of eleven, after his father’s death, and became a rider for the Pony Express at age 15. During the American Civil War, he served the Union from 1863 to the end of the war in 1865. Later he served as a civilian scout for the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars, receiving the Medal of Honor in 1872.

One of the most famous and well-known figures of the American Old West, Buffalo Bill’s legend began to spread when he was only 23. Shortly thereafter he started performing in shows that displayed cowboy themes and episodes from the frontier and Indian Wars. He founded Buffalo Bill’s Wild West in 1883, taking his large company on tours in the United States and, beginning in 1887, in Great Britain and continental Europe. Read more…

​”​William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody (1846–1917) was neither born in Colorado nor lived in the state. In death, however, he became one of its most famous residents. Cody’s first experience in Colorado came in 1859, when he was a thirteen-year-old participant in the Colorado Gold Rush. Like many other gold seekers, he left Colorado disappointed. He visited many times after that, returning in 1917 to die at his sister’s home in Denver. Just before his death, Cody asked to be buried on Lookout Mountain, above Golden, overlooking the Great Plains. Today, the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave is a destination for thousands of people from all over the world, who come to pay their respects to one of the nation’s most famous showmen.​”​ Read more…

My sister, Claudia Carbone, did the research and told me the following story, I paraphrase. Here’s a link to Claudia’s story.

There is a story that has been going around for years that William Cody’s body was dug up and stolen from Buffalo Bill’s Grave by grave diggers in the middle of the night. Corpse stealing mauraders from Cody, Wyoming who believed that Cody’s body belonged in Wyoming. Not neccesarily true!

It just so happens that when Cody died, his corpse was taken to Denver’s—you guessed it—Olinger Mortuary. The young mortician—you guessed correctly again—Joeseph Bona, my dad’s friend.

Facts matter, so here are the true facts and the rest of the story. Cody’s family and friends got wind of the body snatchers from Wyoming’s plan to dig up and steal Buffalo Bills corpse like thieves in the night. So—not wanting to loose the body, they devised a plan to prevent the theft. They poured several feet of concrete over the coffin, ensuring that William S Cody would forever rest peacefully in Buffalo Bills Grave on top of Lookout Mountain… in Colorado.

Everyone has the freedom and right to choose either story, 1) that Buffalo Bill’s body was dug up and removed to Cody Wyoming… or 2) that Buffalo Bill is resting in Buffalo Bills Grave in Colorado. I, for one, choose to believe Colorado’s mortician, and my dad’s friend, Joe Bona, rather than a renegade band of body snaching thieves from Wyoming.

Story by William Carbone ©2022 All rights reserved.

The 116th National Western Stock Show

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National Western Stock Show
National Western Stock Show

National Western Stock Show
4655 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80216

P: 303-296-NWSS (6977)
F: 303-292-1708
Tickets: 1-888-551-5004

Serving the agriculture industry since 1906.
The National Western Stock Show, established in 1906, is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the nation, serving agricultural producers and consumers throughout the world. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization providing education in agriculture, including college and graduate-level scholarships in agriculture and veterinary medicine for practice in rural areas.

The National Western Stock Show, one of Colorado’s preeminent tourist destinations, is held every January for 16 days. A nationally recognized western heritage and entertainment event, the stock show hosts one of the world’s richest regular season professional rodeos, one of the country’s largest horse shows, and Colorado’s largest western trade show, attracting attendance numbers over 700,000 visitors each year.

Throughout this historic event, the National Western strives to strengthen American agriculture through enrichment programs and youth education in livestock, equestrian, farming, ranching, animal awareness, and appreciation. We celebrate western lifestyles, our communities, and provide life-long memories and family traditions.
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Press Release: The 115th National Western Stock Show postponed until January 2022

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Press Release: The 115th National Western Stock Show postponed until January 2022

In News by Karen Woods 

Denver, CO – The Western Stock Show Association (WSSA) Board of Directors together with the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) management, has made the difficult decision to postpone the 115th National Western Stock Show by one year and to resume the event in January 2022.

The COVID-19 pandemic does not allow for the Stock Show to host the annual event and comply with the health and safety guidelines that are necessary to protect  Coloradans and help stop the spread. More importantly, the projected environment through to the end of the year is too uncertain and therefore not reassuring enough to allow a traditional Stock Show to take place without potentially compromising the health and safety of exhibitors, visitors, and the public at large.

“The decision to postpone the 2021 Stock Show is incredibly difficult for our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, business partners and the City and County of Denver,” stated Doug Jones, Chairman of the WSSA, “but the iconic western events and traditions we all know and love will be back in 2022, stronger than ever,” added Jones.

“Over the past several months, we reviewed and exhausted every option possible to host our event including a modified show with reduced capacity,” said Paul Andrews, President and CEO of the NWSS. “Ultimately, the health and safety of our guests, exhibitors, volunteers, and staff is of top priority and the NWSS and the City of Denver could not find a path forward to have Stock Show and comply with the rules that govern gatherings of our size and rules of social distancing,” said Andrews.

Stock Show management made the early decision due to the intense planning and expenses that go into the NWSS. “We needed to make sure we announced early enough so all the livestock producers, contestants, competitors, and exhibitors do not incur time and cost they can’t recover,” stated Andrews, “and as an indoor event in the heart of winter, we had to consider the virus could be spread more easily indoors, potentially compromising the safety and health of thousands of people. The responsible decision was to postpone the show.”

Every January, the NWSS hosts the super bowl of livestock shows along with professional rodeo competition and horse shows that are celebrated globally. The trade show is the largest western trade show in Colorado with nearly 900 booth spaces throughout the 90-acre grounds. The Stock Show draws over 700,000 attendees during the 16 days in January with record days seeing over 65,000 guests on site. The NWSS drives an economic impact of nearly 120 million dollars in January alone. The show supports 4-H and FFA partnerships that span more than a century and supports over 100 students annually studying in the fields of agriculture and rural medicine at dozens of colleges throughout Colorado and Wyoming. All of this as a non-profit 501(c)(3).

“We would like to thank our loyal stock show fans that are standing by us through this unprecedented time in history,” said Andrews. “We look forward to celebrating the return of Stock Show in 2022 with the grand opening of the historic Yards and Stockyards Event Center. Mark your calendars for January 8th through the 23rd, 2022,” said Andrews.

About the National Western Stock Show
Established in 1906, the National Western Stock Show is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides college and graduate-level scholarships in agricultural science, business, and rural medicine. It is our mission to serve producers and consumers throughout the world by being the premier annual livestock show and center for year-round events. The 16-day show in January also serves as an entertainment arena, hosting one of the world’s richest regular season professional rodeos, world-class horse shows, family, educational events, and Colorado’s largest western trade show. For more information, visit nationalwestern.com.

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August’s Full Sturgeon Moon, will occur on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 9:59 AM Mountain Time

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THE FULL STURGEON MOON
THE FULL STURGEON MOON

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August’s full Sturgeon Moon reaches its peak on Monday, August 3, 2020. Learn how this month’s full Moon got such a peculiar name!

The Full Sturgeon Moon

August’s full Moon will appear on the night of Sunday, August 2, before reaching peak illumination at 11:59 A.M. Eastern Time on Monday, August 3. On either of these nights, look toward the southeast after sunset to catch a glimpse of the Sturgeon Moon rising!

Perseid Meteor Shower

Not too long after August’s full Moon, it will be time to keep an eye out for the annual Perseid meteor shower, which lasts from late July to late August. The meteors will reach their maximum in the hours just before dawn (while it’s still dark) between August 11 and 13! Thankfully, the Moon will be in its Last Quarter phase at this time, so the meteors shouldn’t be too washed out to view. Read more about the Perseid meteor shower here.
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True Hero

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Just 3 Days From Graduation, 18-Year-Old Student Killed in STEM School Shooting – Kendrick Castillo – Is a True Hero

Joy Moore 5/8/19

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Just three weeks ago, Colorado schools closed on a random Wednesday (April 17) – all because of fears that a deranged Columbine-infatuated teen was planning a school massacre in the Denver metro area.

Kendrick Castillo’s school, STEM School Highlands Ranch, was closed that day, too. And once the threat was put to rest, and the sun rose again the following day, kids across Colorado flocked back to school – back into their routine, Kendrick Castillo included.

Just another Thursday in Colorado.

Just another day in 2019.

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Surreal.

Unbeknownst to everyone, however, plans for another school shooting were brewing.

And when the time came, Kendrick would make an instant decision that would cost him his life.

According to witnesses and the coroner, Kendrick and another student charged and lunged at one of the shooters when he entered their classroom on Tuesday, May 7. As a result, he’s being touted a hero, having taken some of the gunfire that would have inevitably hit someone else. Kendrick was killed, but he died in the act of protecting his classmates.

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“I wish he had gone and hid,” Kendrick’s father, John Castillo, told The Denver Post. “But that’s not his character. His character is about protecting people, helping people.”

Kendrick Castillo, Courtesy of LinkedIn

A lover of science, robotics, and the great outdoors, Kendrick was just three days away from being done with his high school coursework. The seniors’ last day was scheduled to be Friday, May 10, with commencement exercises planned for May 20, according to the school’s website. Kendrick was also scheduled to compete in a “Rods and Robots” event this weekend. Instead, that event has been canceled, as have classes at the school for the rest of this week.

Kendrick planned to study mechanical or electrical engineering at Arapahoe Community College in the fall.

He was also an only child.

“My wife and I are in a haze,” John Castillo said. “He was everything to us.” Read more…

In addition to Kendrick’s heroic act, another student and aspiring marine Brendan Bialy also jumped into action and rushed the gunman that entered his classroom, helping to subdue him. The United States Marine Corps called his courage “admirable and inspiring” in a statement. A current poolee in the Marine Corps Delayed Entry Program (DEP), Bialy is scheduled to start his training this summer.

Brendan Bialy, Courtesy of Bialy family

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To honor our brave military personnel, both active and retired, we offer a complimentary buffet the first Wednesday of every month.

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AMERISTAR’S CENTENNIAL BUFFET To honor our brave military personnel, both active and retired, we offer a complimentary buffet the first Wednesday of every month. To redeem yours, simply present your Military ID at the buffet to enjoy a meal on us!.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2019

To honor our brave military personnel, both active and retired, we offer a complimentary buffet the first Wednesday of every month. To redeem yours, simply present your Military ID at the buffet to enjoy a meal on us!

Thank you for your service!

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Valid Wednesday, May 1 during Centennial Buffet hours of operation.

Limit ONE complimentary meal per eligible patron.

AMERISTAR’S CENTENNIAL BUFFET

Ameristar Black Hawk

111 Richman Street Black Hawk, CO 80422

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Ameristar Black Hawk Complimentary Buffet To honor our brave military personnel, both active and retired

facebooktwittergoogle_plusredditpinterestlinkedinmailby featherTo honor our brave military personnel, both active and retired, we offer a complimentary buffet the first Wednesday of every month. To redeem yours, simply present your Military ID at the buffet to enjoy a meal on us!

To honor our brave military personnel, both active and retired, we offer a complimentary buffet the first Wednesday of every month. To redeem yours, simply present your Military ID at the buffet to enjoy a meal on us!

Ameristar Black Hawk
111 Richman Street; Black Hawk, CO 80422

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For Our Brave Military Personnel: We offer a complimentary buffet the first Wednesday of every month.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 To honor our brave military personnel, both active and retired, we offer a complimentary buffet the first Wednesday of every month. To redeem yours, simply present your Military ID at the buffet to enjoy a FREE MEAL on us! Thank you for your service! Valid Wednesday, March 6 during Centennial Buffet hours of operation. Limit ONE free meal per eligible patron.
To honor our brave military personnel, both active and retired, we offer a complimentary buffet the first Wednesday of every month.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019

To honor our brave military personnel, both active and retired, we offer a complimentary buffet the first Wednesday of every month. To redeem yours, simply present your Military ID at the buffet to enjoy a FREE MEAL on us!

Thank you for your service!

Valid Wednesday, March 6 during Centennial Buffet hours of operation.
Limit ONE free meal per eligible patron.

We offer a complimentary buffet the first Wednesday of every month.

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Ameristar Black Hawk
111 Richman Street Black Hawk, CO 80422

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Super Blood Wolf Moon – 10:17 PM; January 20, 2019 Pacific Time

facebooktwittergoogle_plusredditpinterestlinkedinmailby featherThe Full Moon for January 2019 reaches its peak on the 21st. Traditionally, this Moon was called the Full Wolf Moon. This year, we’ll also be treated to a total lunar eclipse and a Supermoon! Read about how this Moon got its name—plus, see more Moon facts and folklore.*


The Full Moon for January 2019 reaches its peak on the 21st. Traditionally, this Moon was called the Full Wolf Moon. This year, we’ll also be treated to a total lunar eclipse and a Supermoon! Read about how this Moon got its name—plus, see more Moon facts and folklore.

THE “SUPER BLOOD WOLF MOON” ECLIPSE

This year, thanks to the Moon being both a Supermoon and part of a total lunar eclipse, January’s Full Wolf Moon is being called the “Super Blood Wolf Moon.” How’s that for a name?

Total Lunar Eclipse (“Blood Moon”)
Just a few hours before the peak of the full Moon, a total lunar eclipse will be visible from all of North, Central, and South America.

  • The partial eclipse begins at approximately 10:33 P.M. EST (7:33 P.M.PST) on January 20.
  • The total eclipse begins about an hour later, at 11:41 P.M. EST (8:41 P.M. PST), and will last for approximately one hour. This is the time to look skyward!*


A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes into the shadow of the Earth, which causes the usually bright full Moon to turn a dark, ominous, coppery-red (giving the eclipsed Moon the nickname ”Blood Moon”).

Supermoon
In addition to a total lunar eclipse, we’ll also be treated to a Supermoon. A Supermoon occurs when the Moon is both full AND reaches the point in its orbit where it’s closest to Earth. A Supermoon is ever-so-slightly larger and brighter than a typical full Moon, though the difference is negligible when viewed with the naked eye.

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YOUR GUIDE TO THE NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW 2019

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YOUR GUIDE TO THE NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW 2019
YOUR GUIDE TO THE NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW 2019

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Kristina, Managing Editor

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The National Western Stock Show is back and bigger than ever!

“The National Western Stock Show has been a staple in the agricultural community since it made its debut in 1906. This 16-day event is one of Denver’s biggest draws for tourists and is considered to be the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the nation! And last year, the Stock Show had its second-highest attendance of all time!”

This year’s events will be held from Saturday, January 12, to Sunday, January 27, at the National Western Complex.

Now, there are many reasons to attend the National Western Stock Show, including the action-packed shows as well as the massive trade show. But, my personal favorite has to be the livestock. Not only is the National Western Stock home to one of the world’s largest cattle shows, but there’s also the opportunity for the younger kiddos to compete and win prize money.

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Courtesy of the National Western Stock Show (Facebook)
Courtesy of the National Western Stock Show (Facebook)

Seriously, the Stock Show is full of incredible events for folks of all ages, but there’s a ton of ’em — and ain’t nobody got time for that! So, instead of listing every single one, you can simply view the full schedule of events here.

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Regular grounds admission, which ranges from $3-$22 per person, will get you access to the stockyards, the trade show, and a bunch of other fun events. However, events like Bull Riding and the Pro Rodeo will cost extra. You can purchase tickets online.

For information, visit the National Western Stock Show website!

Will you be attending the Stock Show this year? If so, which event are you the most excited about? Let us know in the comments below.

For information, visit the National Western Stock Show website!

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