Around Town
People, Places and Events in and around Congress
04/05/10
Clarifying the Issues I
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04/04/10
Clarifying the Issues II
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Letter to Georgia House of Representatives
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03/20/10
Congress Goes National
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03/19/10
Tiny school district sues citizens who seek info
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03/18/10
Tiny school district sues citizens who seek info
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03/16/10
CESD's Complaint, GWI's Motion to Dismiss
Not only secretive, but irrelevant
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03/15/10
How ironic it is
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03/11/10
Congress, Ariz. school district sues taxpayers to stop questions
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12/13/08
Duane W. “Sarge” Seibert Memorial Service
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10/25/08
"Records Management" 2008.10.30
10/18/08
“Open Meeting Laws” 2008.10. 23
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10/11/08
“Meet the Candidates” and Guest Speakers 2008.10.16
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10/03/08
Transcript of School Board Candidates Forum 9-13-08
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09/18/08
The White Bicycle
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09/12/08
Meet School Board Candidate as Firehouse Tomorrow, September 13th
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08/23/08
Delores Williams Memorial Service
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Los Algodones: TLC Dental
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08/16/08
Why should we pray for China?
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05/23/08
Born on the 4th of July: 40 Long Years
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Annual Summer Reading Program
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04/12/08
What Everybody Needs on April 15th
03/29/08
The Resurrection Power of Easter Sunrise
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Trading Post Under New Management
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03/15/08
Easter Sunrise Service
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03/08/08
State Seal Removed from Website
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Unless Things Change
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02/28/08
Correction on Kristina Glover memorial service Friday
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02/07/08
CESD Meeting 1/28/08 Discussion
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02/04/08
CESD Meeting 1/28/08 Follow-up
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CESD Meeting 1/28/08 Further Information
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Open Meeting Law handout provided by Chris Thomas
DVD video recording of the discussion
CD voice recording of the discussion
Take-home copies may be made.
This same information has been sent to the Attorney General’s Office along with a letter asking for clarification.
01/12/08
John William's Christmas Card
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01/10/08
CESD Board "Accepts" AG's Consent Agreement
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01/05/08
Congress School District Violates Open Meeting Law
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01/01/08
Welcome to the Year of the Mouse!
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The Mouse is the first of the 12 animal signs in the Chinese sexagenary calender of 60 years.
12/15/07
Three Articles from Wickenburg Sun
11/17/07
Happy Thanksgiving in Advance
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11/10/07
How Safe is Your Community?
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11/03/07
Happy Birthday Rose Mary!
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10/28/07
Our Arizona Adventure
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FireStorm: A Review
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10/20/07
Open Meeting with Tim Carter & Liz Hill
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10/09/07
Long-time Resident Counters Errors in Wickenburg Sun
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Old Congress Days 2007 Photo Highlights
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There was no way I could shoot all the entries in the Old Congress Days parade, the gymkhana or the mucking and drilling. Same for the dancing. So I opted for just a few shots that might capture the mood.
10/03/07
Introduction to MAC-RO Held at Congress Elementary
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09/29/07
Options in Education
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Open Meeting with Tim Carter October 11, 2007
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09/25/07
Frog Rock Café Update
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09/24/07
First Congress Community Forum
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09/21/07
Congress Elementary School Dress Code out of Control
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Thrown into a Firestorm
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09/07/07
Do Uniforms Make Schools Better?
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Clothing, Dress Codes & Uniforms Overview
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Polo Shirt Means "Polo Shirt"
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09/02/07
Fire Yes, Flames No
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Uniform Information Conflicting -- Controversy Continues
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More Problems with Congress Elementary's Dress Code
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Part of Watson Chapel School District Lawsuit Dismissed
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Update: It was a Prison
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08/29/07
Story's Story Gains Traction
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Board Member's Greatest Concern
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Students vs. Watson Chapel School District
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Problems with Congress Elementary's Dress Code
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08/24/07
Story Stringfellow to be given 156 day suspension?
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Office Referral -- Story Stringfellow
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Story wore a multi-colored polo shirt. The dress code states for boys: A solid color, collared polo shirt. The color shall be light blue, navy blue or maroon.
"They kicked us out of school"
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08/21/07
Everyone has a Voice
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It is sad to say that the public still has to make a comment Anonymously. It doesn't allow the children and the rest of the community to see who they are. If we ever hope to give our children a voice, we need to demonstrate that everyone has a voice. |
Double Take Leads to Timeline
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Standardized Dress Code?
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It was a regular school day but Friday is an early release day and they had an assembly which was done as a little play. While I was there I decided to shoot a few pictures of the children who were actually NOT in the standardized dress now required. |
It was a Prison
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It's unclear if schools in Arizona have to provide the kind of medical care LaRen's daughter needs. Some people say they do but there are so many ways around it in small districts especially if they have provisions for that in the policy manual. |
08/16/07
Global Changes & World Economics Shifting
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Did you know? Shift happens -- globalization in the Information Age |
I am Sending this as a Warning
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I am sending this as a warning.
Please discuss this with any elderly or gullible people you know. This happened on Wednesday to my friend, George. He is a long time friend and 90 years old. |
Open Letter to Members of the Congress School Board
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08/10/07
4 Students Suspended in Uniform Controversy
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08/09/07
Parents Try to Talk to Congress Elementary School Officials
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08/08/07
CBS News Sends Reporter and Cameraman to Congress
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Student Discipline
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08/07/07
Standard Dress Code, Uniforms, or What?
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08/06/07
Ironing out policies on school uniforms
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08/04/07
Dear Mrs. Wayas and School Board
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07/30/07
Health/Toxics: Children's Health
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Misunderstanding; No Misunderstanding
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A letter was sent by Mrs. Toni Wayas, Congress Elementary School, to Cyndi Regis and Barbara Langley to clarify any misunderstanding. Cyndi Regis, US Citizen/Parent, Congress, sent a reply to Mrs. Wayas saying there was no misunderstanding.
SR 89 Planning Meeting July 23, 2007
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07/21/07
First to go to uniforms in Yavapai County?
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DECLARATION OF PARENT OPT-OUT
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07/14/07
SR 89 Planning Study Wickenburg-Congress
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06/30/07
June 20th Public Meeting on School Uniforms
June 20th Public Meeting on School Uniforms
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Urban Legends: Internet Petitions
06/20/07
Congress Elementary School has an Excellent Principal
We as the staff of Congress Elementary School feel strongly about the negativity that has been circulated recently about our excellent school ...
06/16/07
June 13th Public Meeting on School Uniforms
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06/08/07
Red Flags for Congress Health Council (Continued)
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06/01/07
Thanks for all the hard work
My Husband and I want to thank Dave and others for all the hard work and long hours have devoted to this website and newsletter.
05/26/07
Wonderful Tofu Part 1: How is Tofu Made?
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Public Meetings on School Uniforms
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My Last Report on Anything Computerdom
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05/19/07
Red Flags for Congress Health Council
Red Flags flying for Congress Health Council
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Free Tofu Seminar Held at Library
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Cinco de Mayo Dinner Photos
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Aunt Betty's Garden Grand Opening Photos
Congress school year end activities planned
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05/12/07
Guess Your Age
School Now Planning on Including Parents
Block watch takes summer break
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05/05/07
Maxine Tomison: Intarsia Wood Art
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Uniforms for Congress Elementary?
Cinco de Mayo dinner planned for Friday
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Correction to "Health Fair a Huge Success"
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Correction to "CHC Seminar: Pulmonary Diseases"
04/28/07
CHC Seminar: Pulmonary Diseases
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Congress Health Council Organization
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Kindergarten clinic offered next week
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04/21/07
Carolina Trekkers to Stop in Congress
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Health Fair a Huge Success
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Blue Potato
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Health Fair at Congress Elementary
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04/15/07
Over a Hundred People Enjoyed Breakfast
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04/14/07
Congress Elementary hosts Health Fair next week
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04/07/07
Learn how to make tofu
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Re: State Route 89 Planning Study
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Congress celebrates Easter Sunday with breakfast
Easter is Sunday (April 8) and among the activities going on in Congress is the Fire Department Easter Breakfast. The 2007 summer reading program at the library will be called “Get a Clue.” Volunteers are needed to be readers, to solicit donations for prizes, and to coordinate activities. A number of individuals representing ADOT, Yavapai County, and DMJM Harris, a transportation company, each spoke briefly.
Incardona set for next ABC TV appearance
Miner, artist and businessman Pete Incardona of Sunrise Mine Enterprises is gearing up for his fifth appearance on the ABC television show “Extreme Makeover, Home Edition.”
03/31/07
M3 forms partnership with VT for Wickenburg Ranch
A new corporate team has been formed between M3 Companies of Prescott and Van Tuyl Companies (VT) of Phoenix for the restoration and operation of the historic Wickenburg Inn Dude Ranch near Wickenburg.
Stanton rich in gold, history, people
Arizona is abundant in historic gunfights, hangings and rich gold strikes, but no town has displayed such a versatile cast of players than the settlement of Stanton.
'Retired' gold miner, wife enjoy Stanton's history
The word “retire” is a relative term, and Jean and Willard Bass use the phrase loosely. While some seniors spend their days fishing, golfing or catching the latest football game, Willard searches for gold -- in the land surrounding the historic town of Stanton.
Transfer station to allow free green waste dumping
News from the Congress Transfer Station! Ted Thompson, who is the attendant there, was kind enough to be present at the Block Watch meeting on March 20 and to share with those present several items of interest.
Navy veteran satisfied lifelong wanderlust
North Ranch resident Susie Sterns has an inspiring motto: "Grab the goat bythe horns, try everything, and use the talent God has given you."
Here for the climate, Schneiders enjoy North Ranch
When North Ranch resident Ray Schneider was recently asked why he chose the Wickenburg area to call home, he answered without hesitation.“I’m here for the climate,” he said with a grin.
Her 'zest for living' keeps 90-year-old youthful
“My life has been flabbergasting -- it’s been a wonderful, wonderful life!” exclaimed North Ranch’s oldest resident, Jan Mahaffie-Allen.
Accomplished writer enjoys relaxed pace
Norma Scheall has no romantic ideas about the life of a writer. She was told she had the talent in the third grade and does not even remember any pivotal point in her life when she determined her course of crafting words.
British transplants enjoy art, mining in Stanton
Stanton, Ariz., is full of fascinating residents, and one couple who undeniably fall into the category are Helen and Laurence Pennell.
Mother, daughter enjoy life together at North Ranch
Kaye Huckelberry and her mother, Margaret Mullins are practically joined at the hip. “She came out to visit me for a few days in 1992, and she hasn’t left yet!” joked Margaret with a satisfied chu
03/24/07
Community Action Provides St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
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Congress celebrates St. Patrick's Day
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Health council has ambitious goals
Congress Health Council recently had its first work session involving members of the community of Congress.
Congress Elementary has family night this Thursday
Remember that the Congress Elementary School is having a family night Thursday (March 22) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
03/17/07
St. Patrick’s Day celebrated with dinner this Saturday
A reminder to all that the 11th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner will be served at the Congress Fire Department on Saturday, March 17!
The business of the blog -- communication on the net
Businesses as well as individuals have discovered an inexpensive or even completely free way to regularly and effectively communicate with their clients, customers, employees, and other interested parties.
03/10/07
Gun Show successful fundraiser
The Block Watch folks report great success in their fundraising efforts at the Wickenburg Gun Show on the weekend of February 24 and 25.
03/03/07
Japanese cooking classes offered
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Another winer at hoop shoot
A second Congress girl did well at the hoop shoot in Wickenburg at the end of January.
02/24/07
Gun Show benefits Block Watch
The Gun Show is coming to the Community Center in Wickenburg this weekend (Feb. 24-25). Why does this deserve special mention in the Congress column? ...
02/17/07
Enough Sonic Booms
I live out by the Congress mine and I have had enough of those sonic booms!
5 Important things to Remember When Preparing Your Taxes
MAALOX - Don't forget the Maalox
Assistance for family appreciated
Steve Wolcott of the Family Dollar Store has expressed his deepest gratitude to those residents of Congress who have made donations ...
02/10/07
Art Lincoln, Wrought Iron Yard Art
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Gold Rush Days provide fun for everyone
It’s time for Gold Rush Days in Wickenburg this weekend! For those who have never been, it’s well worth the drive into town to enjoy the various activities and exhibits.
02/03/07
Followup: Fire Consumes Trailer/House
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Upside down locks
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Wrecked cars at Fire Station
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New Service Schedule at First Baptist Church
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Dog rules, animals discussed
This column will continue to summarize material presented by Deputy Richard Silva at the last Block Watch meeting.
Oregonian couple loves ‘sunny climate’ in Congress
Joel and Jane Hermsen’s home is easily spotted driving along the street of their Congress neighborhood -- a large, wooden bear looms over their six-foot block fence, holding a fish in its teeth.
01/27/07
Fire Consumes Trailer/House
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Congress seeing commercial/residential growth
In examining the growth of the Wickenburg area in 2006, one town in particular that has virtually boomed is Congress, about 15 miles northwest of Wickenburg.
Annexation effort continues
Following the 2006 annexation of 2,281 acres of property into the town’s corporate limits, the Town of Wickenburg continues to work on a number of additional annexation projects for 2007.
Pursuing passions help Raine 'Live well every day'
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Yavapai County explains dog ownership regulations
The information presented at the last Block Watch meeting by featured speaker Deputy Richard Silva was of sufficient import and general interest that this column and the next will summarize the topics discussed.
01/20/07
Best Headlines of 2006
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Bob Hancock, Taxidermist
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Rodeo champ's accomplishments make a long list
Those who frequent Congress' new convenient store "Smallmart" may have noticed a quiet, unassuming cowboy having breakfast. The cowboy is Shawn Davis, and by his modest demeanor one would never guess that the rodeo coach for the College of Southern Idaho is a three-time world-champion saddle bronc rider with a list of accomplishments that reads like a who's who of cowboys.