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Wednesday, June 30, 2004

News

Heritage Court crowns quintet

Five women honored for contributions to county


By DANA DUGAN
Express Staff Writer

Five lovely ladies in old fashioned attire were crowned Ladies of the Heritage Court on Sunday, June 27, at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey.

The Heritage Court is dedicated to honoring long-time residents—70 or older—of Blaine County who have participated in, contributed to and been a part of the history and heritage of the area.

The women honored Sunday are Marge Brass Heiss, 94, of Sun Valley; Billie Horne Buhler, 90, of Hailey; Lillian Barker Wright , 85, of Bellevue; Mary Jane Griffith Conger, 78, of Ketchum and Verda Edwards O’Crowley, 74, of Carey.

The mayors of the ladies’ respective hometowns escorted each woman to the front of the stage where they were presented with flowers, a shimmering tiara and a plaque commemorating the coronation.

Long-time unofficial valley historian Ivan Swanner presented corsages to the speakers during the opening ceremonies at the packed Liberty Theatere Teddie Daley, the Blaine County Historical Museum director, welcomed the gathering, and Heritage Court Director Laura Hall made introductions. Radio broadcaster Gary Stivers, decked out in a tuxedo, acted as emcee.

Looking out over the capacity crowd, Hall said, "It’s true proof of community that we can put our differences aside on a Sunday afternoon. It shows great respect for these ladies and shows what a community can do."

Entertainment was provided by three dancers from Art of Dance Foundation; Debra Wagoner, singing songs from Company of Fools’ "Always…Patsy Cline"; "The Plaids," and The Old Time Fiddlers.

After the ceremony, there was a reception where the ladies held court over tea and cake. Several dozen folks then meandered down Main Street to the Blaine County Historical Museum for personal tours.

County residents and visitors will have a chance to greet the five Ladies of the Heritage Court this weekend, since they will the grand marshals at Hailey’s Fourth of July Parade on Sunday, July 4.


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