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John C. Fremont Days visitors learned about the World War II vehicles and shared stories with members of the Great Plains Society of Military Historians ... The Great Plains Society of Military Historians only does about one actual re-enactment each year, but members display their military vehicles and other equipment throughout the year at events like John C. Fremont Days. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Kids have their own fun Jul 18, 2006
Ronda Hollendieck and Shonnie Ladehoff knew a week ago that they would be at the Midland Lutheran College greens for Saturday morning s John C. Fremont Days children s activities ... Blake Deines, 10, builds a sand castle during the contest Saturday afternoon in the Midland Lutheran College parking lot as part of John C. Fremont Days children s activities. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Blowin’ Smoke cooks up a third-place winner Jul 18, 2006
They came, they cooked and they conquered third place in the pork division and 10th place overall in the John C. Fremont Days barbecue contest on Saturday at Christensen Field. It was hot, but we survived, said Robb Kellogg of his team, Omaha s Blowin Smoke. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Friends, family gather to wish the Fremont Store a happy 150th Jul 17, 2006
That was the year the maverick surveyor and explorer John C. Fremont announced his candidacy for the fledgling Republican Party and, as the story goes, spent a night in the hotel while on the campaign trail. Fremont lost to the politically savvy James Buchanan, but Rice and others were so taken with the man that they decided to name the store after him. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Little Miss pageant attracts attention now Jul 15, 2006
Once upon a time in 1995, actually organizers of the annual John C. Fremont Days put their heads together to come up with a way to get festival-goers to leave the magical events in John C. Fremont Park and venture downtown ... But then someone probably Vikki Charter, because she's been in charge ever since came up with the idea to crown a queen of John C. Fremont Days and to crown her downtown a good marketing move if there ever was one ... Newly crowned Little Miss John C. Fremont Days, Olivai... (Fremont Tribune, NE)
‘Spamples' are big hit Jul 15, 2006
hey call me Spamgelina Jolie, Angela Eidenmiller said as she was getting ready for visitors Friday morning in John C. Fremont Park ... Eidenmiller and six workers will be in the southeast corner of the park for the duration of John C. Fremont Days. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
For JCF Days, it's hot in the city Jul 15, 2006
The water area, sponsored by MainStreet of Fremont, is part of the free downtown activities during John C. Fremont Days. Another area has a bungee-jumping attraction and five giant inflatables. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
4-H Fair kicks off festivities Jul 14, 2006
At 10 a.m. Friday, the 20th annual John C. Fremont Days festival kicks off with opening ceremonies ... Complete schedules for both the 4-H Fair and John C. Fremont Days can be found in today s edition of Your Guide, the Tribune s weekly section devoted to entertainment and television ... In downtown Fremont during John C. Fremont Days, MainStreet of Fremont has a way to keep kids cool a mini water park, complete with an 8-foot slide and dunk tank. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Attorney’s band highlights JCF Days rodeo dance Jul 14, 2006
He ll be leading The Hard Times Band at the dance following the John C. Fremont Days rodeo. Bennington a Fremont attorney formed the alternative country/rock band in 2001. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Therien first artist to receive Pathfinder Award Jul 14, 2006
Since its inception in 1987, the Pathfinder Award has gone to persons who exemplify John C. Fremont s courage and vision ... At 6 p.m. Sunday, Robert Therien, painter and professor of art at Midland Lutheran College, will receive the 2006 Pathfinder Award at the Chautauqua Tent in John C. Fremont City Park. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
International touch coming to fall festival Jul 11, 2006
The three-hour festival is called the Fremont International Festival and will take place from 2-5 p.m. at John C. Fremont Park. Carter said groups are invited to showcase items from their culture in the form of dress, crafts, food items, literature and music or dance performances. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Midland graduate returns to raise money at John C. Fremont Days Jul 11, 2006
Look for John Mkenda among the crafters at John C. Fremont Days this weekend ... John Mkenda displays some of his African crafts that he is selling at John C. Fremont Days. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
'East of Eden' ranch shielded from development Jun 17, 2006
The ranch once included Fremont Peak, where pioneer John C. Fremont first raised an American flag over California in 1846 and challenged its Mexican governor. The peak is now part of Fremont Peak State Park. (AZCentral -- News)
Gabilan Ranch forever protected Jun 15, 2006
The property is also noteworthy for historic reasons: It once included Fremont Peak, where pioneer John C. Fremont first raised an American flag over California in 1846, challenging its Mexican governor. The Boyles' grandfather donated Fremont Peak to the state in 1932. (San Jose Mercury News)
What's that flying white stuff? It's not a June snow Jun 8, 2006
For several weeks each spring, the tree -- discovered by famed Bay Area explorer John C. Fremont -- propagates, sending its hairy, cottonlike seeds into the air, much to the chagrin of people living downwind. It's all over the place right now,'' said Laurie Archambault, a senior environmental scientist for California state parks. (San Jose Mercury News)
Inside the Beltway (John McCaslin) Jun 6, 2006
The first Republican Party convention (mainly northern Whigs and anti-slavery Democrats) was held in Philadelphia, although their first Republican presidential nominee, John C. Fremont, an explorer, outdoorsman, and former senator from the new state of California, lost the election to "the pro-slavery Democrat," James Buchanan, states the NBRA.. Page 1 of 2. (Washington Times, DC)
Ponte: Uno de Mayo: Real Story Behind the Protests May 2, 2006
When American forces arrived in California in 1846, half the Californios greeted the Trailblazer John C. Fremont (in 1856 to become the first Republican presidential candidate) and his men as liberators freeing them from Mexican tyranny. President Abraham Lincoln returned to the Roman Catholic Church the Spanish missions that the greedy and corrupt Mexican government had expropriated. (Newsmax)
State looking at Blue Wing Inn Apr 22, 2006
The low-slung adobe building which once hosted the likes of John C. Fremont, William Tecumseh Sherman, U.S. Grant, Kit Carson, Joe Hooker and Pio Pico may again be filled with the din of voices. The state, which has owned the historic Blue Wing Inn, across the street from Mission San Francisco Solano since 1968, is funding an initial study to see just what sort of uses might be suitable - perhaps a restaurant, offices or retail space. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Dating: Would you switch roles? Mar 9, 2006
Site/Web enhanced by. Laney is 24 and a native Yankee who has been living in the South for several years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cannibalism of US pioneers thrown into doubt Jan 14, 2006
The adventurer John C. Fremont saw his political career evaporate after he was suspected of eating human flesh in the San Juan mountains of Colorado in 1848. A generation later, Alfred Packer was tried and imprisoned, also in Colorado, after he was suspected of killing his companions with the express purpose of eating them, although a forensic inquiry into his case has cast doubt on his guilt as a murderer as well as a man-eater. (The Independent, UK)
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