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Memories from the Homestead: William Driver opened the Shepherd of the Hills Homestead to the public
Thanks to Mr. Driver this property would become the tourist hotspot for all of The Shepherd of the Hills readers.
John Fullerton
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Memories from the Homestead: Missouri roots – 'The Cattle Call' and Tex Owens
A trio freight train yodel would become the sound that brought early popularity to the Sons of the Pioneers as they began a run in radio...
John Fullerton
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Memories From the Homestead: Another look at celebrated 'Shepherd' character Sammy Lane
They were caught off guard when I stated to them that in real life, Uncle Ike's daughter Susie was the inspiration for Sammy!
John Fullerton
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Memories from the Homestead: The story still in the telling - the Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama
As I sit here on the front porch of Old Matt's Cabin once again, let's go down the front steps and walk over here by the barn
John Fullerton
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Memories from the Homestead: Morgan Community Church still active today at Shepherd of the Hills Homestead
Today this church is used as a wedding chapel and you can get all the details about that at our website: theshepherdofthehills.com.
John Fullerton
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Memories from the Homestead: Cowboy sidekick Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez, well remembered in Willcox
Born Ramiro Gonzalez Gonzalez on May 24, 1925, in Augilares, Texas, his father was a trumpet player, his mother a dancer...
John Fullerton
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Memories from the Homestead: Taney County named for Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney
The past week has been an exciting Sons of the Pioneers road trip, with performances in Massillon, Ohio, on March 15 and Frederick,...
John Fullerton
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