What individual from Jefferson has left the biggest impression with you, good or bad?
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In no particular order, and with no disrespect, here are some real Jefferson characters: Carl Rutter, Bruce Beazor, Dave Redfern, Kent Binns, Shotgun Stougard, Chris Schilling, Henry Davis, Jim Finley, Rodeo Bob, and any of the McPhearson's.
I can't recall her name, but the grade school music teacher (back in the 70s) used to ridicule me in front of the class because I was a poor singer (hey, I was happy NOT singing at all). She was a real treasure.
In all fairness, she was not the worst teacher I had. A lot of the teachers my class had were well into their 60s (and some in their 70s even, I believe). Their best teaching years were over long before we had them.
I remember a guy that went by the name of Tiny. He operated the steamroller (road roller) for the city. He was the first morbidly obese person I recall seeing. He was huge.
I don't remember his name, but in the 60s he was the fire chief. He used to be the announcer for the little league games. I remember pitching a game once and he was obviously snockered. His color commentary was quite humorous.
Christmas and Easter? I don't have a memory of either of them, though there is this slight tickle in my brain. I'd be interested to know more about these two characters, stonehead.
How about Kenny Russell? He is a great guy never met a stranger, thinks he knows everyone. seems like I always see him when I am back in jtown. The music teacher is Mrs. Balding. Tiny was PA Lawton
Randy Weaver may have lived in Jefferson, but most recently lived in Grand Junction after his return from the Ruby Ridge thing. You could have seen him at the local bar(s) if you were there at the right time, and , if you were lucky, see him jump out of windows of private homes, chased by irate husbands.
PA "Tiny" Lawton seems to fit with my memory. For baseball players, it was always a joy to see Tiny on that huge roller heading to the ball diamonds to smooth the fields.
Very sad about Jack, and truly an unforgettable character. I lived a couple of houses away, and I still hear him playing his sax on a summer evening - our own private neighborhood concert!
I was privileged to play for him in band and JAzz Band, and I was lucky. He could be difficult and a "taskmaster", but he brought out the best in us and I feel he always treated us as adults - and that was rare for a teacher in those days.
I actually had a huge "temper tantrum" with him over a situation that didn't go my way senior year. He let me be angry, asked me to talk about it with him a couple of days later, and then never brought it up again.
Am going to attend the Celebration tomorrow night at the HIgh School in his honor, and I already know that former students from all over will be there to remember and pay tribute to a true treasure. We are better for having him!
Christmas and Easter two scary individuals! I used to be scared to walk in an alley because of those two felons! Never took a bath never shaved and lived in the trailer park in an old beat up broke down trailer!
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In no particular order, and with no disrespect, here are some real Jefferson characters: Carl Rutter, Bruce Beazor, Dave Redfern, Kent Binns, Shotgun Stougard, Chris Schilling, Henry Davis, Jim Finley, Rodeo Bob, and any of the McPhearson's.
I can't recall her name, but the grade school music teacher (back in the 70s) used to ridicule me in front of the class because I was a poor singer (hey, I was happy NOT singing at all). She was a real treasure.
In all fairness, she was not the worst teacher I had. A lot of the teachers my class had were well into their 60s (and some in their 70s even, I believe). Their best teaching years were over long before we had them.
I remember a guy that went by the name of Tiny. He operated the steamroller (road roller) for the city. He was the first morbidly obese person I recall seeing. He was huge.
I don't remember his name, but in the 60s he was the fire chief. He used to be the announcer for the little league games. I remember pitching a game once and he was obviously snockered. His color commentary was quite humorous.
I remember local businessmen who befriended me, like Tom Bordenaro, Lynn Holsclaw, and Neil Wilson. They all ran grocery stores.
Does anybody remember Christmas and Easter?
Christmas and Easter? I don't have a memory of either of them, though there is this slight tickle in my brain. I'd be interested to know more about these two characters, stonehead.
Christmas and Easter actually wrote the screenplay for Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but could not star in it because they had too many prison tatoos.
I remember Christmas and Easter, they were scarry for us little guys.
How about Kenny Russell? He is a great guy never met a stranger, thinks he knows everyone. seems like I always see him when I am back in jtown.
The music teacher is Mrs. Balding.
Tiny was PA Lawton
Kenny Russell is actually a Jefferson treasure. Great guy, great attitude. And you are correct, he knows everyone.
I might be wrong, but I do believe Randall Weaver of Ruby Ridge fame used to live in Jefferson as a teenager.
Randy Weaver may have lived in Jefferson, but most recently lived in Grand Junction after his return from the Ruby Ridge thing. You could have seen him at the local bar(s) if you were there at the right time, and , if you were lucky, see him jump out of windows of private homes, chased by irate husbands.
Randy Weaver lives in Jefferson - backyard neighbor to my sis
PA "Tiny" Lawton seems to fit with my memory. For baseball players, it was always a joy to see Tiny on that huge roller heading to the ball diamonds to smooth the fields.
A sad event. Jack Oatts passed away last Sunday. Those who knew him will never forget him and how his influence touched many.
Very sad about Jack, and truly an unforgettable character. I lived a couple of houses away, and I still hear him playing his sax on a summer evening - our own private neighborhood concert!
I was privileged to play for him in band and JAzz Band, and I was lucky. He could be difficult and a "taskmaster", but he brought out the best in us and I feel he always treated us as adults - and that was rare for a teacher in those days.
I actually had a huge "temper tantrum" with him over a situation that didn't go my way senior year. He let me be angry, asked me to talk about it with him a couple of days later, and then never brought it up again.
Am going to attend the Celebration tomorrow night at the HIgh School in his honor, and I already know that former students from all over will be there to remember and pay tribute to a true treasure. We are better for having him!
Does anybody an older lady that used to ride a 3 wheeled bike around town? Gladys was her name if I remember correct she'd constantly talk to herself.
Gladys Stougard. She also bit Sheriff Riley in the ass on the NW corner of the courthouse lawn during some altercation.
If I recall correctly, Gladys and Sheriff Riley eventually married and moved to Arizona.
Drunken farmer:
Was Kenny Russell an alter ego for Rich Russell?
Christmas and Easter two scary individuals! I used to be scared to walk in an alley because of those two felons! Never took a bath never shaved and lived in the trailer park in an old beat up broke down trailer!
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