In a post COVID world, one thing is clear, people are ready to party!
“In the many years I’ve been involved in the Jesse James Days Celebration and events as part of the Commercial Club,” said Commercial Club President John Brinkman, “this is perhaps the fifth biggest turnout we’ve ever had, and that includes the 125th celebration which was absolutely huge. We hoped it would be a good turnout, but I didn’t think we anticipated it would be this big.”
The Gazette staff literally took thousands of photos during the celebration, so we’ll be packing as many as we can throughout this paper and expect to see some more in the next few weeks.
Jesse James Days Show & Shine Car Show
The Jesse James Days Car Show was a big hit, with showpiece vehicles filling nearly every space of the east parking lot of the school. Organizer Angie Nussbaum said she was pleased with the turnout, noting that she had promoted the show extensively in car and vehicle enthusiast groups on Facebook. Vehicles such as collector Camaro's, vintage Chevy pick-ups, and tractors were perused by onlookers.
Garretson Historical Society opens museum in time for Jesse James Days
The Garretson Museum opened for the first time in 2021 during Jesse James Days. Thanks to a generous gift from Sharon Kringen in memory of her husband, Grant, a display of 1960's Garretson in the form of a model railroad is taking shape in the Garretson Museum. The Historical Society is currently looking for donations of railroad memorabilia, such as this lantern donated by Shirley Garry. The lantern originally came from Frank Hasert.
Jesse James 1mile/5k Road Race 2021!
Nearly 40 people took off from the starting line on Saturday morning for the Jesse James Road Race. This annual 5k/10k/1mi activity brings together many people of all ages. This year, first place was awarded to Zach Hermanson in the 1 mile with a time of 10: 50, Eric Koithan in the 5k with a time of 19:57, and Hailey Ammons in the 10k with a time of 44:34.
Second place went to Andy Hermanson (1 mile), John Ditter (5k), Sharon Ammons (10k), and third place went to Hudson Oakland (1 mile, also the youngest runner), Evan DeBates (5k), Christine Lowery (10k).
Professor Kellogg’s Traveling Medicine & Old West Show
Though the Silver Creek Mavericks were unable to attend as a group, these three Old West historical enthusiasts and re-enactors did put on a show for Jesse James Days. Our stars are Nancy Nickel, Chuck Kellogg and Pat Koedam.
2021 GHS FFA Fishing Derby Champions!
In first place with a total catch of 10 lbs 14 oz was (left) Doug & Carter Wiechmann. Second place at 10 lbs 12 oz was Aryana and Greg Franka and the Franka family. Third Place at 8 lbs 12 oz was Colton and Rodney Buchholz.
