The Kesler auction extended today (Sunday) from 12 noon to 4pm.  I was amazed when a large old clock went for $1000. 

A neighbor, Mary Dockter, was selling her quilts out of her garage. 

The Domolition Derby started at 2pm north of the tracks.  There were 18 entries.  They really pounded the heck out of the cars, but Zach Ponzer, Anamoose, emerged the winner of the $1000 first prize.  Micky Schmaltz, Anamoose, took the 2nd prize of $500.  Pat Jund did a great job of entertaining the large crowd with music and contests. 

In the evening K-Hook furnished the music for the street dance.  Good music!

There are many great Silent Auction items donated by businesses and individuals.  Jerry Helm has donated a 16 ft. fiberglass fishing boat, trailer and 65 hp Johnson motor.  Other great articles to bid on are a new 19 inch color TV, decorative mirror, toys, gift certificates, many wood crafted peices, and many more items. 

Frances Seefeld will be entertaining the crowd with his accordian, and the Jim and Kimberly Rott family will be singing gospel songs. 

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I hope to see you there… I’m uploading this map for everyone.  We will be handing out maps to customers that visit our homes.  There will also be Kuchen and Art Work in the park.  Just look for the balloons and friendly faces ya never know what treasures you will find. I am selling childrens books, pottery & stuff the kids left behind when they moved out… got some art supplies and hot wheels too… I may have some computer goodies just for you.

Her robot took a blue ribbon Grand Champion award in the Sheridan County Achievement Days July 14th in McClusky.  At the State Fair in Minot this past week she received a blue ribbon 1st place on the robot Kailey entered 10 projects in the County & 8 projects in the State Fair.  she received blue ribbons on all & one award of excellence.  That takes a lot of initiative!

Helen was a columnist in the late 80s & early 90s for the Velva Valley Star.  For 10 years she wrote articles twice a month.  She also wrote several articles for Harvey, Minot, & Towner newspapers from 1972-1999.  Helen told me “People need to remember these articles were written years ago about things that took place back then.  You need to project yourself back in time.”

Virginia Fairbrother, a columnist for the Mouse River Journal, told us at a Senior Citizen meeting last week that “when a person dies, a library dies”.  —-”See that stories are handed down.  They are history.”

Marie Marshall & Cindy Shattuck are running for the House of Representatives.  I know Cindy from the McHenry County JDA board & have seen what a sincere, intelligent person she is.  Merle Bouche was the 4th candidate I met.  He is running as the Democratic candidate for Ag Commissioner. 

Last night the Republican candidates were at our Anamoose Market in the Park greeting people & enjoying Connie’s hamburgers.  They are:  Craig Wollenburg for Senate; & Jon Nelson & Dick Anderson for House of Representatives. 

On July 12, the first organizational meeting of the Anamoose All School Reunion (AASR) 2011 central planning committee met at the Senior Center.  Getting a head start on planning for the reunion to be help July 1-3, 2011 were Sandy Peiler Cartwright ‘59; Ron Cartwright; Donna Reinowski English ‘79;, Barbara Engen Helm ‘61; Norma Martin; Stan Martin ‘63 and AAST Treasurer; Shirley Nitz, Jacque Reis;, Dennis Zimmerman ‘55, Phyllis Peiler Zimmerman ‘56; and led by Bonnie Helm ‘65, AASR Chair.

A full range of events are being planned, including: Friday Night Kick-Off; Joe & Ana Welcome; One-Act Play; Pancake Breakfast; “Moose on the Loose” walk/run; Interdenominational Church Service; Pig Roast; Demolition Derby; Fireworks Show, Street Dance, Street Fair, Horseshoes Tournament, Softfall,  ”Hoops” Competition; Bingo; Movies Under the Tend (of past reunions and centennial celebrations); and a Tribute to Out Veterans & Soldiers.

Two additional events are looking for involvement from our alumni:  the “Blast from the Past” Talent Show, and the Alumni Crafts & Hobbies Show.  More information about these in future blogs. 

You will be receiving your announcement/questionnaire in the mail very soon.  Please take 3 minutes to compete and return it to us.  We want your ideas and suggestions.  Of course, we also encourage you to volunteer to help with the many little details during the reunion itself. 

If you wish to be involved in the central planning of the reunion, the Central Planning Committee will be meeting every 2nd and 4th Monday at the Senior Center at 1pm.  You are welcome to join us. 

Pictured are:  (Standing) Jacque Reis, Sandy Cartwright. (On right) Stan Martin, Shirley Nity, Dennis Zimmerman.  (Sitting) Ron Cartwright, Bonnie Helm, Donna English, Phyllis Zimmerman, & Barb Helm.

 Emanuel Keslers purchased Selma Swanson’s home on Main St. & are in the process of painting & doing some remodeling inside.  Bonnie Helm has purchased the Kesler home. 

Ron & Sandy Cartwright have a new 20 by 32 ft. storage shed behind their house.  They call it “the Cartwright Hall”. 

Wayne & Arla Vannett just added another garage beside their single car garage.  They are having the cement floor done next week.

At Schmaltz’s Greenhouse Mike built a waterfall area with rocks & flowers. 

The outside of the school has been recently painted.  Pictured are Cheryl Linardon & Mary Jane Schmidt scraped the yellow lines on the curb so they could paint the next day.  

The land north of the track is being leveled for Helm’s Flying Service business.   

  Something that needs improving is the sign 9 miles east & 1 mile south of Anamoose on the gravel road.  The whole sign needs replacing.  Any ideas? 

On Friday the 9th we went to a Pony Ball Tournament in Harvey.  Our first match up at 9am was with the Harvey l Team and we took it with a score of 12-11.  We moved on then to play the Harvey ll Team and took that one also with a score of 18-6!  That took us then into the championship round in which we then played Towner.  This was a tough game.  We trailed behind but caught up in the last inning with a tie of 8 to 8.  We then had to play it out with one  more inning but lost 9 to 15.  Our team played very well.  On Monday we went to Towner for a game and got revenge by taking them 16 to 8.  The trophy we are sitting with is our 2nd Place trophy from the Harvey Tournament and it is taking in Anamoose after our home game last  night.  There are a few too many kids because the Tballers wanted to join in the picture.  Those that played in the tournament were: Paige Bromley, Seth Fahy, Samantha Martin, Bradley and Joshua Marquart, Hunter Fletschock, Brock Bender, John Hoffmann, DJ Martinez, & Payton Martin. 

The team played Drake on Tuesday evening and won 19 to 2.  Wednesday night they lost to Harvey 8 to 9.  This coming Tuesday they play Fessenden and Thursday they play Drake at Drake.