E. Waldo Ward and Son Open House
Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004
Just some of the things that took place at the E. Waldo Ward and Son Open House
Quick draw shooting demonstrations by Jon "Trickshot" Wilson
Ward's Bottling Factory Tours
Crafts Demonstrations
Vendor Booths
Classic Automobiles
Antique Engines Exhibit
Old-Time Printing Press Demonstrations
Apple Pressing
Ward's Gift Store was open
E. Waldo Ward and Son is Sierra Madre's oldest operating business and last working ranch. Click on a photo to enlarge it.
Norm Haley's 1927 Ford Model T Doctor's Coupe |
Pertinent info for Model T |
Aimee Dozois (upper left) demonstrates antique press machinery |
The roasted corn concession was busy all day long |
Phyllis Chapman in period costume |
Jeff Ward gets ready to lead another tour |
Young lady in period costume works the old-fashioned hand pump |
Jon "Trickshot" Wilson consults with some kids about the upcoming shootout |
Bad guys fall in the distance |
Trickshot checks to see if the "varmints" are dead |
Crowd mills about after first shootout |
Trickshot and friends pose with youngster from the crowd |
A look down the east driveway |
Pedal powered wood cutting |
Rosa Jaime from Four Seasons dresses up a scone |
Trickshot poses in front of Ward's Red Barn |
Same shot, zoom, zoom |
Second shootout, bad guys (and girl) listen to Trickshot's announcement of a warrant for their arrest |
Trickshot fires up at the bad guy in the second story barn doorway |
Trickshot and friends pose with youngster from the crowd |
Trickshot and friends pose with youngster from the crowd - photo by Dr. Bill White |
Trickshot fires at the bad guys - photo by Dr. Bill White |
The Shooters - photo by Dr. Bill White |
Picture of a picture of Ward Ranch in the good old days |
E. Waldo Ward |
Touring the kitchen at the bottling plant |
Automatic mixers resting on the gas stoves |
Touring the kitchen again |
Manual conveyor belt for bottling |
Still touring |
Old-time bottle labels |
Labor intensive placement of olives makes for spectacular bottle appearance |
At the tour's end - the gift shop |
Antique plow in the yard |
East side of Ward house, looking south from north |
South side of Ward house |
The red barn, with setting sun shining on it |
A different angle |
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Since the age of five, Trickshot has been amazing crowds and fans with his unique shooting skills.
He has received national recognition for winning the Gold Medal in International Skeet at the 1997 U.S. Nationals.
Trickshot’s skills in “Extreme” hand-eye coordination were demonstrated by winning the 2004 World Thumbing Fast Draw Championship – “the fastest sport in the world.”
With a keen sense of responsibility to the sport, Trickshot has committed himself to teaching gun handling and safety to both children and adults.
A machinist by trade, Trickshot has brought his extensive experience in the aerospace industry to the world of extreme outdoor sports and shooting sports.
He has taken the lead in advancing the sport of Fast Draw as he has become one of the premier fast draw gun builders in the world.
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Sierra Madre Friends of the Library Art Fair May
Sierra Madre Surf Club Annual Luau June
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