Watrous Outstanding Pioneer Awards
2010 - Louis 'Sunny' Lorenzini
A native of Weldon Valley, the Lorenzini family has resided in Morgan County since 1905.
A graduate of CSU and an Air Force veteran, John has farmed and ranched north of Snyder for more than 50 years. He represents the generational devotion to agriculture in Morgan County.
2008 - Lloyd Hansen
Hard-working, low-key dependable farmer in Morgan County for 70+ years. Lived his life in service to agriculture, hi family and his neighbors.
2007 - Ron Edwards Family
Vicki and Ron Edwards, Angie and Zach Deal own and operate Edwards Right Price Market and Flowerland. They represent not only their business but the historical commitment to Morgan County. The original Edwards Market was started by Victor Edwards Sr. and his wife Dorothy in the 1930s. Their focus on fresh fruits and vegetables is still prevalent today in this family market.
2006 - John Glenn Family
Four generations of ranching south of Ft. Morgan. The traditions of the family have proven them to be good businessmen, good and generous neighbors and good caretakers of the land.
2005 - Etheldean Bell
Born in Ft. Morgan, an outstanding community member involved with the senior center and her church. She was a former teacher and co-authored a book entitled "One Hundred and Eleven Trees."
2004 - Harry Mohrlang
Former Brush Rodeo contestant, lifelong Brush resident and longtime supporter of the Brush Rodeo.
2003 - Ruth Scott
Longtime Brush resident, Ruth was nominated for untiring efforts to help preserve the most precious commodity, our history. Ruth served as Librarian of the Brush Carnegie Library from 1969 - 1982. More recently she helped compile a history of the United Methodist Church of Brush and the original Central School. She is also an active supporter of the Brush Museum and Cultural Center.
2002 - Elton and Laura Ingmire & Ray and Bev Ingmire
Longtime Morgan County business owners, champions of the community, active church members and volunteers to many endeavors.
2001 - Carl and Lucille Schlothauer
Longtime residents of Morgan County. They are proud farmers and proud Americans. In past years Lucille was a blue ribbon winner for angel food cake and pumpkin pie at the County Fair. Carl won many a blue ribbon for champion mule and horse teams as well as champion corn.
2000 - Mary Mohrlang
A true Pioneer of 104 years, Mary has been a resident of the area more than 80 years. She and her husband Jacob farmed in Hillrose.
1999 - Phil and Betty Vondy
Both are life-long residents of Brush. Betty is a Knearl Alumni and has managed the East Morgan County Hospital Gift Shop for 13 years and has been a member of the Auxiliary for 15. Phil is a World War II veteran, having served in Germany, France and Italy.
1998 - Jim and Anna Marie Hutcheson
Jim was born in Brush and graduated from Brush High School in 1943. He served as Council Member for two terms in the 60's and was elected Mayor in 1971. Anna Marie married Jim in 1949 and is a retired nurse.
1997 - Sylva Kula
Born July 13, 1894, and spent all of her life in Morgan county. Very active in Republican party, her church and community. Named pioneer of Morgan county on July 1996, just before her 102nd birthday.
1996 - Scott Wolever
In 1914 at age 10, Scott came to Morgan County. As a farmer, he was very active in the community and in 1950 he was on the planning Committee for Improvements to Highway 71 in getting it paved.
1995 - Don & Margaret Queen
Born in a sod hut 20 miles south of Brush, Don is a lifetime Morgan County resident. He served in Morgan County as Deputy Sheriff and a County Commissioner. Margaret taught in Morgan County schools for 35 years.
1994 - Howard & Idessa Mann
Howard was a long-time resident of Morgan County. Howard was sheriff of Morgan County for 22 years and Idessa worked for Mountain Bell for 37 years.
1993 - Calvin "Cal" Leach
Past Mayor of Brush and active community leader. Cal moved to Brush in 1948 and purchased McMullen Jewelry.
1992 - Frank & Kathy Mercer
Longtime residents and active community leaders.
1991 - Elizabeth Church
Born in Washington County, but came to Brush in 1919 and graduated high school in 1921. She was very active in the community, a member and served in many offices of the Methodist church since 1925.
1990 - Reverend Reinhold Opp
Community Philanthropist.
1989 - Warren M. "Doc" and Helen Watrous
Civic leader and President of Farmers State Bank of Brush from 1967 to 1978. They are the first husband and wife team to be honored in the history of this award.
1988 - Ruth Powell
Retired teacher and area historian from Orchard.
1987 - Joe Bowman
Brand inspector and 'real cowboy' who worked cattle for 50 years.
1986 - Harvey Reinert
Active Brush businessman for 55 years and chairman of American Legion Post 68's historic Last Squad.
1985 - Pat Kastler
Brush Postmaster from 1933-1967.
1984 - Ruth Henderson
School teacher for 40 years and active Red Cross volunteer for more than 20 years.
Life-long advocate for the handicapped.
1982 - Ted Rediess
Owner of Brush Commission Company from 1937 to 1969.
1981 - Harold Gray
Long time head of Carroll Motor company and at the time the current president of Carroll Oil Company.
1980 - Grace Eakins
Active long-time volunteer in Red Cross, the hospital auxiliary AARP, and wife of the late Dr. C.F. Eakins.
1979 - N.C. 'Jack' Wagers
Salesman for Harry Carroll for 18 years. A Wheat farmer and charter director of Morgan County Rural Electric Association.
1978 - Charley Starr
Brush barber for 49 years.
1977
1976 - John Amen
Farmer and corn specialist.
1975 - Chris Danielsen
Farmer and bee keeper.
