Wedding Day (1938)

Today would've been my parents 70th anniversary. It was 10 years ago that we met in Worland for the last time as parents and kids. As I look around at the world today, I realize that we were fortunate to have parents that loved and supported each other. Since I wasn't born until 1952 I missed all the situations that new marriages go through. I find that I think more and more about what good parents they were. They were positive about life, they didn't criticize each other and they loved each other. They were not perfect, but they dealt with life's situations the way we all should: deal with it and move on. I like to think that I came from good stock. Yes, they could've blamed other things for their life, but they didn't. They realized that life is full of choices and consequences. They learned as they went.

They were married at the Newcomer Ranch on Prairie Dog Creek in Sheridan County, Wy. Dad wouldn't get married until he had a job to help support his new wife. He taught school in Burns, Wy teaching veterans about ranching and farming. I think he said he signed a contract for $4500 /year. He and mom then moved to Lander, Wy where he taught school. After Lander, they moved to the ranch in Banner, Wy to help his dad (Edwin Vance Newcomer, Sr) while dad's younger brother Earl was serving in the Army. Following this, dad started working for the Federal Land Bank in Buffalo, and that's where we lived when I was born.

Mom and Dad provided a wonderful home, opportunities to learn and work, and taught me to serve others.

To them I say, Happy 70th Anniversary!!! Thank you for setting a wonderful example. We love you and miss you.

Fred M Newcomer

Mustard BBQ Sauce

I had a friend ask me about Southern BBQ sauce. I really like the mustard based sauces that we had in Orangeburg. When we were there last month, I wanted to eat at Antley's but didn't make it.

So I found a recipe on the web that appears to replicate the Antley's and I'll try it this weekend (maybe). Here it is for anyone to try also (Ryan and Elissa like to use gourmet stuff. I don't know if this qualifies) Have fun.
Dad

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1 cup prepared yellow mustard
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the mustard, honey, brown sugar and vinegar. Season with black pepper. Bring to a boil, and let simmer for 5 minutes. Pour over cooked pulled pork or beef. If you want more flavor, let the meat simmer in the sauce for about 30 minutes.

Communications Career Possibly Resurrected

Today I have an interview with the Uinta County Herald for a position as a full time reporter. This would be a complete change in my career and bring me back to my communications roots. I started out in Broadcast Journalism, then realized I enjoyed helping people to learn through multimedia presentations. Alas, I started working in quality control and quality assurance because there were no positions available for people with a "Non-commercial Telecommunications" specialty. So, I have endeavored to make quality assurance my lifetime career, but as most of you know it hasn't been my true calling since Icouldn't keep a job with it. I think it would have been better to graduate with an BS Engineering Degree and that would have fit the QA mold better.
So now I'm trying to change hats, shirts, shoes, etc to be a better communicator through a tiny newspaper in Evanston, Wy. Wish me luck as I try to make a great impression today.

Dad

Hailey Kay Queen of '08

We had Hailey with us that last day and a half and really had a great time with her. She's as sweet as her mom (Lacey) was and so easy to care for. Since she the oldest of the crop of '08 she's really fun to watch. What a cute smile and she perked up when she heard grandpa Fred's voice. Make's me feel good that we are close enough to watch her. Of course, Dallin also thought grampa Fred was good to be with when we were in Hope Mills. I guess in the long run, even though I miss Festus, grandkids are so much better than a half a dog tall and two dog's long dog. I love all my kids, spouses and grandkids. They are just the best.

Love,
Dad