BIG BEND NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION PRESENTS PIONEER REUNION Dust off your sombreros and polish up your boots! Big Bend Natural History Association will present the 27 th Annual Pioneer Reunion at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 6, 2016, in the Community Room of Park Headquarters in Panther Junction, Big Bend National Park, Texas. Cost is $15 per person and reservations are recommended as seating is limited. This year’s speakers will include: Sheriff Ronny Dodson of Brewster County, whose family members were early settlers in this country. Dr. Jim McDonald of Alpine will be discussing the history of medical care in the county, as well as his recent attempts to build a new nursing home for the region. Roger Siglin of Alpine will be celebrating 50 years since he became a National Park Service Ranger in 1966. He was a Ranger in Big Bend National Park in 1968-69 and came back to the area after retiring as an NPS Superintendent. Ruth Staton of Study Butte is a long time area resident. Her father sold the Ghost Town of Terlingua to Rex Ivy, and Ruth and her family have a colorful history in the area. Chisos Mountains Lodge will cater a Mexican finger food buffet, and Betty Baker will entertain us on the keyboards. Reservations can be made by calling Big Bend Natural History Association at 432-477-2236.
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