Herman and Betty Martin have been named the 2023 Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair Parade Marshals. Herman taught for two years in Towner, 23 years in Arapahoe, and finished his career as the Cheyenne Wells principal. Betty raised their five children as well as worked at the hospital, dress store, and spent summers as the chief truck driver and harvest cook. Together, they farmed and ranched with their children.

Herman and Betty felt blessed to be able to raise their children in a great place and feel honored to be the Grand Marshals for the 2023 Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair. Soon after being named, Herman passed away, but his family appreciates the honor. 

Gracieana Smith is a junior in high school studying to become a certified phlebotomist. When she graduates high school she hopes to become a Medical Lab Technician. She is excited to represent the western way of life through the Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair and Rodeo Queen position and hopes to inspire many young women to be involved in the western lifestyle. Smith cannot wait for the 2023 Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair & Rodeo! 

The Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair & Rodeo starts July 14 and runs through July 22, 2023.