 125th CELEBRATION
QUASQUICENTENNIAL
125th for Cando, North Dakota
July 2nd through July 5th, 2009
(Updated June 18, 2009)
The Post Office will offer a Pictorial Postmark for the Quasquicentennial on Friday July 3, from 8:30 AM to noon.
This is a onetime offer and will never be available again.
Rob Ackre will have spaces in the trailer court for campers to set up with full hookups. Self contained units may park at the fairgrounds free at the North end near the horse barns. The campground is full so please stay out of that area if you do not have a reservation there.
WEDNESDAY–July 1, 2009
Arts Center located in the Audi will have photo show of at least 10 photographers
Power point presentation of buildings and places of disappearing ND by Derik Klein
THURSDAY – July 2, 2009
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Towner County Courthouse is open for tours
2:00 PM Arbor Day tree planting of a 125th tree by the Shade Tree Committee in the park
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Information Booth at the Memorial Building/Armory (Registration)
Donation Jar, Guest books, and Shade Tree Committee cook books
FRIDAY – July 3, 2009
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sidewalk sale on Main Street Individuals welcome (contact is the Chamber)
8:00 AM Run through for variety show
8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Cando Connection Golf Tournament
9:00 AM to 8:00 Information Booth at the Memorial Building/Armory (Registration)
9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Towner County Historical Museum located in Egeland, ND is open
9:00 AM School Classes 1956-1966 brunch at the new school cafeteria
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM TC Med Center, hospital, Prairie View Estates, and Living Center tours
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Cando Pioneer building with displays open for tours
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM The one room country school at the court house open for tours
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Face Painting by Janice Ford in the Armory
1:00 PM Classes of 1948 – 1949 at Robert Lords, 1115 4th Ave
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Inflatable Games at the football field
3:00 PM Variety show at the Audi – contact Babe Belzer and Karen Braaten
5:00 PM School Classes 1952 - 1955 at the golf club
5:00 PM School Classes 1970 - 1971 at the City Park
5:00 PM School Classes 1978 – 1981 at Jeff Farbo and Lane Pederson back yards
7:00 PM Variety show at the Audi – contact Babe Belzer and Karen Braaten
10:00 PM to 2:00 AM Street Dance – Main St from 4th Ave to 6th Ave, music by Deliverance
10:00 PM to 2:00 AM Mechanical Bull ride on Main Street during the dance (small charge event)
SATURDAY – July 4, 2009
7:30 AM Walk/Run, start and finish at 5th and Main, no advance registration
please show up early – contact is Pat Belzer
8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Cando Connection Golf Tournament, awards and meal to follow
Pre-registration contact Rusty Papachek, 701-277-3804, rustyp@westacres.com
9:00 AM Classes of 1950- 1951 at the City Park
9:00 AM to 4:00 Information Booth at the Memorial Building/Armory (Registration)
9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Towner County Historical Museum located in Egeland, ND is open
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM TC Med Center, hospital, Prairie View Estates, and Living Center tours
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Cando Pioneer building with displays open for tours
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM The one room country school at the court house open for tours
10:00 AM to12:00 PM Face Painting by Janice Ford in the Armory
12:00 PM to 7:00 PM Inflatable Games at the football field (shut down for the parade)
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Fire Department open house
1:30 PM Free kids movie at the theater Rated G
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM First Aid Booth on Main Street by Towner County Medical Center
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Folk Dances at the school gym (NO street shoes)
4:00 PM Parade – Show and Shine your vehicle to follow, Jamie Halverson, 701-303-0476
Music by Special Delivery
7:00 PM Class of 1988 at the Cando Masonic Lodge
7:30 PM Free movie at the theater Rated PG
9:30 PM Drawings for the UFDA fund and the Quasquicentennial rifle, at 5th Ave and Main St,
And, Auction of the last and only available rifle (no more to be made)
10:00 PM to 2:00 AM Street Dance – Main St from 4th Ave to 6th Ave, music by Robby Vee
10:00 PM to 2:00 AM Mechanical Bull ride on Main Street during the dance (small charge event)
SUNDAY – July 5, 2009 Morning is reserved for worship at the church of your choice.
11:30 AM Organized Potluck at the City Park with the meat donated by JR & Linda Gibbens
The committee will furnish Buns, Coffee, Cups, Plates, Napkins & forks
Bring any other beverage you wish to have, and lawn chairs.
Entertainment by Tami and Dave.
If your last name starts with:
A-F bring a main dish G-L bring a salad M-Z bring a dessert
Visitors may bring chips or other non-cooking items
1:30 PM Tractor pulls at the fairgrounds, Contact is Bob Knutson 701-968-3406
FOR THE KIDS
The Park Board will have free swimming. There will be several free inflatable games set up including the giant obstacle course, bounce houses, joust, and giant trikes. There will be face painting too. There will also be a movie at the theater on Saturday.
OTHER ITEMS AND EVENTS
And for the adults there will be the “mechanical bull” set up during the street dance. This event will have a small charge only to cover the cost.
Times have been purposefully left open so people may socialize and enjoy themselves.
School classes are free to combine and set their own arrangements as they desire. School officials have informed us that the school will be available for class reunions and school related activities.
TOWNER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
- Tours of Towner County Medical Center clinic, hospital, Prairie View Estates and Living Center on Friday, July 3rd 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Saturday, July 4th, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Coffee and rolls will be served.
- Have a First Aid Booth on Main Street on Saturday July 4th 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
VARIETY SHOW
Cando has always had a reputation for providing exceptional musical entertainment; we would like that to continue when a Variety Show is presented at the Audi July 3, 2009. This involves the following commitments: 1. Run-through Friday, starting at 8:00 AM(Specific time will be assigned for each act.)
2. Performances at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Contact is either:
Babe Belzer at 1.701.968.4419 or bbelzer@gondtc.comor 7455 Hwy. 281 N,Cando, ND 58324
Karen Braaten 1.701.968.3738or klgbraaten@yahoo.com or PO Box 548,Cando, ND 58324
FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND RAISER
The Fire Department is going to sell raffle tickets for a Cando Quasquicentennial Rifle and will also ”auction” one at the beginning of the street dance on Saturday Night. There is a limited edition of 11 of these rifles and there will never be any more produced.
VOLUNTEERS
We will need some volunteer help for 1 hour shifts at the information booth in the armory, and “crowd Control” at the children’s games. If you can help please let us know when you mail in the registration.
AFGHAN (THROW)
An Afghan or more commonly called a “throw” will be sold by the committee for $50.00. This depicts the logo, the five churches, school, Audi, Courthouse, Elevator row, and old Main Street. Other souvenirs will be sold by creative impressions from Devils Lake, setup in their trailer on Main Street. I understand they will be available for sale prior to, during, and after the celebrations. www.creativeimpressions.wordpress.com.
ARTS CENTER
We have scheduled a photo show by Mark Fox, “IMAGES OF SPORTS”. He will bring it, hang it, and mind the gallery.
We have a large space and could accommodate some photos from other people too. I would assume that we would not be inundated with too many photos. If other people want to hang some of their work they must contact Shelly Lord, 701-968-3655, 1115 4th Ave, Cando, ND 58324 and furnish their name, phone number, address, email address, with the number of photos with the size of framed work.
The photos must be ready for hanging with wire (no saw toothed hangers). They must be hand delivered and picked up at the end of the show. They must come with labels and the Artist must be prepared to take a turn at minding the gallery.
We reserve the right to close the show if we have too many images. There will be no insurance coverage. The photographers must insure their own work. If photos are for sale the Arts Center charges 10% commission. We reserve the right to reject images that are in bad taste. We need the information by May 1, 2009.
COOKBOOK
The Shade Tree Committee will be selling cookbooks as their fund raiser for $12.00. They can be preordered by sending $17.00 ($5.00 shipping and handling) to Shade Tree Committee, PO Box 44, Cando, ND 58324-0044, or send $12.00 with instructions to reserve one for pickup during the celebration. They will also be available at the armory. For local pick up now, just stop by the City Auditor’s office.
FOLK DANCES
As a gift to the community, Tami Belzer-Gunter and Dave Gunter will be teaching folk dances from around the world on Saturday, July 3rd in the North Star gym at 1:30PM. This fun-filled hour is open to all ages; no prior dance experience is necessary to attend. "Just come and have a blast!" is the invitation from Tami and Dave.
The memorial building and the arena have both been reserved to be available for inclement weather.
TOWNER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Towner County Community Foundation will be taking orders for a CD comprising a compilation of film footage of Cando from the 40’s, 50’s, 70’s, 80’s and this years Quasquicentennial celebration. Features to include clips of a Cando football game from the 40’s, air show at the Cando airport from the 50’s along with Diamond Jubilee footage from the 50’s.
Rough cut footage will be showing at the registration booth in the Armory along with some of the local businesses.
Order forms will be available around town for a minimum donation to the Towner County Community Foundation of $35 plus shipping.
Anyone interested in placing an order may contact Brad Bergdahl at 701-968-4000 or bradbergdahl@stellarnet.com. Estimated delivery will be sometime in August.
"A Step Back in Time" order form: Order Form
WEB SITES
www.candond.com www.candohighschool.com www.creativeimpressions.wordpress.com
www.northstar.k12.nd.us
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