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George W. "Buck" Conner November 22, 1880 – February 4, 1947) He was an assistant director, director, story writer and actor. He appeared in approximately 85 films, including the Plainsman in 1936 starring Gary Cooper. The son of William L Conner and Leah Bowen, Buck was born in Streator, La Salle County, Illinois, is buried in Hi Jolly Cemetery in Quartzsite, AZ. As one of the earliest movie cowboys, he counted among his closest friends Will Rodgers and cowboy art- ist Charles Russell. Buck adopted the stage name of Buck Connors and authored books under the name Buck Connor. He served in both the Army and Navy during the Spanish American War of 1898, and while in the Navy, he was recommended for the Congressional Medal Of Honor for saving the lives of three shipmates during a shipboard fire. He did not, however, receive the medal because his heroic actions did not take place during actual combat. After the Spanish American War Buck joined the famous Buffalo Bill Wild West Show as a performer. Buck Stayed with the show for several years and became the Manager for all the Indians who performed in the show. He became a close friend of Buffalo Bill, so much so that Cody would write to him affectionately as "one of the old guard" even years after Buck left the show. Buck served as a Texas Ranger for over two years. After he left the Texas Rangers, he was assigned by one of the first motion picture companies from St. Louis, MO. to go south of the border and take movies of the fighting during the Mexican Revolution in the early 1910's and ended up fighting in the revolution instead of merely taking motion pictures of it. When he died of a heart attack in Yuma, AZ, Buck was still active in the mov- ies and was even carrying a Yuma County Deputy Sheriff's I.D. card and badge and the six-shooter that he had worn throughout his various careers. Who was buck connors? Quartzsite Police Explorers Post 928 will host a Jail & Bail fundraiser Saturday, November 10th during Buck Connors Western Days at Town Park. You can place a "warrant" out for an "arrest" for your friends, family and coworkers. The minimum cost is $5 for the warrant. Bail cost is to match, but not ex- ceed the warrant cost.This is striclty for the sake of fun and to raise money in support of the Explorers Post 928. There will be a cap on "warrant" amount of $100. You've got to see the incredible woodworking on the "jail" by Dave "Bear" Collier! Come by the Park Saturday, November 10th from 9am - 2pm. For details contact QPD at 928-927-4644. Jail & Bail fundraiser for QPD Explorers Celebrity guest attends Buck Connors Western Days Award Winning Actor/Author Michael Dante to attend Buck Connors Western Days, Nov. 10, 2018, Quartzsite Town Park & QIA eve- ning show! Meet in person the actor that "sparred" with Elvis Presley in the movie "Kid Galahad", co-starred in such classic TV Shows as "Bonanza," "Maverick," "Big Val- ley," and "Star Trek." Along with starring in the classic fi lm "Winter Hawk!" OHV Parade planned Nov. 9 Quartzsite Off-Road will sponsor the OHV Cattle Drive Parade, a free fun event which will start at High Noon Friday, November 9. Registered vehicles will stage at the QIA at 10:30am. It is open to anyone with an off- road vehicle; and, there is no entry fee. Youth will need parental permission. Vehicle owners are encouraged to decorate their ve- hicles for the event. Trophies will be issued for the top two decorated vehicles, and a third trophy will recognize the largest atten- dance by any group or neighborhood. It will proceed to Main Street; then head east to Plymouth Road north to Quail Trail; west into Town Park; around the baseball diamond out- fi eld; then fi nish at the ATV/UTV Challenge at the southeast corner of the park. For more information call Town Hall at 928-927-4333 ext. 5. Details: www.BuckConnorsDays.com. Run, Walk, Rock & Roll returns Nov. 10 Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tour- ism will be the new host for the 5K Run, Walk, Rock & Roll Saturday, Nov. 10th for Buck Connors Western Days. Dennis Kuehl will again be orga- nizing the popular event. Funds raised will be shared with Quartzsite Food Bank. Registration starts at 7am at the Community Center. The race starts at 8am. Participants will receive a t-shirt with Buck Connors Western Days Logo and will race for beautiful trophies. Entry forms avail- able at the Chamber, Horizon Community Bank, White Rock Realty, Desert Gardens Offi ce. Dr Buck Montgomery - Former Disney Animator & Hol- lywood Stuntman is bringing his WILD WEST SHOW to Quartzsite, Arizona for Buck Connors Western Days! Bring the whole family to Quartzsite Town Park on Sat- urday, November 10th where The Wild Bunch will pres- ent Free Wild West Stunt Shows throughout the day. The world's most famous trick roper lives on thru Will Roberts. Amazing roping tricks, humor and audi- ence participation make this a great addition to Buck Connors Western Days. Mysterioso's Old West Medicine & Magic Show features old time illusions, Old West Humor and lots of interaction. Lee Anderson and his wonder horse"Concho" Nation- ally known Cowboy Historian, Horse Trainer, Author and Storyteller. Get ready for the Wild West Time of your life, as you enjoy Wild West Stunt Shows, featur- ing Real Hollywood Stuntmen, World Champion Trick Roper and Gun Spinner Will Roberts, Old West Magic, Nationally known Cowboy Historian, Lee Anderson and his wonder horse Concho and More! Free admission! No tickets needed for the shows at Town Park, Satur- day Nov. 10th, 2018, 10am-4pm. Following the free shows at the Park, Dr. Buck's WILD WEST SHOW will present a One-Of-A-Kind Stage Show at the Quartzsite Improvement Association (QIA) Saturday night. The QIA will host a tasty BBQ dinner, which starts at 6pm; the Stage Show will start at 7pm. Plan for a great night out at the QIA! The dinner and show is only $15/person. Tickets will be available at the QIA when they open Nov. 1. FREE ADMISSION AND FREE PARKING at the Park. For more information contact Town Hall at 928-927-4333 x5. www.BuckConnorsDays.com Dr. Buck's WILD WEST SHOW