125th Wrap-Up

Mick Kjar broadcast his “Farm Talk” radio program live from Forman on Friday afternoon. Mick set up shop at Bopp Law Office and interviewed a variety of residents, former residents and business persons during the program.

The Sargent Central Activity Center was beautifully decorated with handmade quilts, wedding pictures and other wedding items for the Wedding Dress Style Show. Punch and sweet treats were served at the pre-show reception. Sharon Lock was the emcee for the program. Fifty-three dresses were modeled in the wedding dress style show. The oldest dress worn was from 1910; the newest dress was from 2009. The oldest item on display was the wedding jacket of Minnie Hoel from her 1889 marriage to John H. Dyste, whose suit was also on display. There were a few women who modeled their own dresses.

The Forman 5K Fun Run was held the morning of June 27th as part of the 125th celebration. 68 runners participated in six divisions.

There were over 300 entries in Forman’s 125th parade. The parade lasted about an hour and was announced by Bill Smith and Jim Smykowski. Rumor has it that the kids in attendance collected candy by the bucket full!

Beard Judging was held June 27, 2009 after the parade. Approximately 60 daring men strutted a new look for six months and 52 were not daring (bought shaving permits). More than 40 men were judged and of these, seven were awarded with a pocket knife and a certificate for his individual category. Our four judges, Randy Huffman, Danielle Degenstein, Kayla Mahrer and Sarah Ennis, had a tough call to make with so many contestants. Participation ribbons were given to all contestants. Urban Hoistad and Orville Nelson were the oldest men to grow beards; Brandon Hanson was the youngest. Following the contest, the four judges offered to shave the beards of any contestant that was ready. It was asked that each contestant shaved would make a donation, which would then be donated to individuals in need in our community. $223.00 was donated and will be split between Hal Nelson’s Benefit and Jessica Kjelden’s Benefit. Brothers of the Brush greatly appreciate everyone’s attendance, help and donations!

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• Bake Sale
• Silent Auction of Baskets
• 25 Forman 125th Cookbooks will be sold with proceeds going to the benefit
• Free will donation supper
• A program will be presented at 7:00 p.m.

Supplemental funding provided by the Ransom-Sargent Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Bake Sale

Bring baked items to the Sargent Central Activity Center by 3:00 p.m. on August 11, 2009.  Please price baked goods.

For more information, please contact Shirley Kudelka (724-3338) or Margo Fauss (724-3092)

Silent Auction Baskets

The deadline for completion of the baskets is Monday, July 27, 2009.  Please contact Sandy Anderson (724-6229) or Julie Dyste (724-3832) with what the theme of your basket will be.

Viewing of the baskets and tickets available at the Sargent County Bank from July 28 – August 10.

Cash Donations

Cash donations may be sent to:

The Al & Debbie Kjelden Family Fund
c/o Sargent County Bank
PO Box 9
Forman, ND 58032

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July 24 – 26, 2009

Forman, ND
www.sargentcountyfair.com

Featuring:

• 4-H Exhibits
• Pedal Tractor Pull
• Pie and Ice cream social
• Demo Derby
• Texas Hold-em Tournament
• Sargent County Queen Pageant
• Live music:
  • Gwen Sebastian with Breakaway
  • Street Dance featuring Geneseo Straight

  … and more!

View full schedule of events

Admission:

Thursday:
FREE

Friday, Saturday, Sunday:
Adults: $5.00 / day
Youth (6 – 12 yrs): $3.00 / day

Friday, July 24 – Gate Special:
Purchase passes for ALL 3 DAYS and save!
Adults: $12.00
Youth: $8.00

Saturday, July 25 – Senior Citizens Special:
$1.00 off gate fee

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Sargent County walkers go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. This celebration of life brings numerous groups and individuals concerned about cancer together for a unified effort to fight back.

Teams of enthusiastic citizens will gather at the Glenn Dorr Memorial Track in Milnor for an overnight relay against cancer from 6:00pm on Friday, July 10th until 6:00am on July 11th.

Relay for Life: American Cancer Society

Relay For Life is a unique fundraising event that allows participants from all walks of life – including patients, medical support staff, corporations, civic organizations, churches and community volunteers – to join together to fight cancer. Relay for Life reminds us that progress has been made in the fight against cancer and that everyone who participates is making a difference.

Relay for Life opens as cancer survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer) walk or wheelchair the first lap. This is an emotional time and sets the stage for the importance of each participant’s contribution. A festive atmosphere always develops around the track area at these events. As you make new friends and spend time with old ones, the Relay heats up and the camp-out begins. An atmosphere of camaraderie is created with team members entertaining each other:  eating, playing games, and, of course, walking for a great cause.

Highlighting the evening is the Luminaria Ceremony held after dark to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who have lost the battle against cancer. The luminarias line the track and are left burning throughout the night to remind participants of the incredible importance of their contributions.

“Relay for Life is as much an awareness raiser about the progress against cancer as it is a fund raiser,” said Jeri Christiansen, event chair. “Many of the participants will be people who have been dealt with cancer themselves. Their involvement is proof of the progress that has been made in reducing cancer death rates and in the quality of life following cancer treatment.

“The funds raised will enable us to continue our investment in the fight against cancer through educational programs, research and services to patients,” said Jeri. “Due to the generosity of many community sponsors the money raised by participants goes directly to the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving programs.”

For more information or to be involved:

Colleen Sundquist
Sargent County Relay for Life
Phone: 701-724-3725
Email: colleen {dot} sundquist {at} co {dot} sargent {dot} nd {dot} us

http://www.relayforlife.org/

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Description: The Sargent County District Health Unit is sponsoring a free car seat checkup. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be on had to assist parents and caregivers in proper use and installation of their car safety seats. Each car seat checkup will take 15-20 minutes. Parents should bring the car seat instructions and their vehicle owner’s manual to the checkup.  If possible, the child who rides in the seat should accompany  the parent.  All participating families will receive free safety packets.

For more information contact the Sargent County District Health Unit 724-3725.

For information in regards to Car Seat Safety go to http://www.ndhealth.gov/injuryprevention/childpassenger/

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Drawing will be held Saturday, June 27, 2009.  You need not be present to win.

List of prizes:

1. 15″ Hp laptop computer
2. 15″ Hp laptop computer
3. Panasonic 42″ digital TV
4. Panasonic 42″ digital TV
5. Remington SPR 310 Over Under 12 Gauge
6. Portable fish house
7. Garmin Nuvi 780
8. Hair Success Day Spa
9. Gas grill
10. Fire pit
11. PlayStation 3 with blu-ray player
12. 16 GB Apple ipod (2nd Generation)
13. Canon 880 digital camera
14. Remington 870 Express Youth Gun 20 Gauge
15. Nintendo Wii game station
16. Nintendo Wii game station
17. Hair Success Half-Day Spa

Pictures of prizes are only representative.  The actual prize awarded may vary from the image shown.

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Tickets are $20.00 each and are available the Sargent County Bank, the No Name Bar & Grill, and Bopp Law Office in Forman.

Drawing will be held Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the Fair Grounds Dance.  You need not be present to win.

Only 500 tickets and 10 guns produced, so get your ticket today!

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All entries are to line up at 1:00 p.m. at the Sargent County Fairgrounds.

For more information, please contact (701) 724-6222.

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Raffle tickets $1.00 each or a book for $10.00.  Tickets can be purchased at the bank or from Jeanne Hoistad.

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125th Celebration Events Schedule

Download the Forman 125th Events Poster

Friday, June 26

Forman School Reunion Registration
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Sargent County Museum

Celebration Registration
3:00 – 6:00 pm
Forman City Hall

Forman School Alumni Social Gathering
5:00 pm
Forman Golf Course

Wedding Dress Style Show
6:30 pm Reception
7:00 pm Style Show
Sargent County Activity Center

Parking Lot Dance Featuring Live Band: 8th Hour
8:30 pm
No Name Bar

Saturday, June 27

5K Fun Run/Walk
8:00 am – 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am – Noon Run/Walk
Sargent County Activity Center

4-Person Golf Scramble
8:00 am – 10:00 am Registration
Tee-off immediately after you register
Forman Golf Course

Celebration Registration
9:00 am – Noon
Forman City Hall

Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Antelope Ave.

Sargent County Museum
Exhibits Open: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lunch: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Buffalo Burgers, BBQ, Chips, Bars, Coffee & Lemonade

Nostalgic Tour of Homes
10:00 am – Noon
Registration at City Hall
Cost: $5

Sanctioned Pedal Tractor Pull
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tennis Court

Free Swimming at Klefstad Memorial Pool
Starting at 1:00 pm

Parade
10:00 am Entries line up at the Sargent County Fairgrounds
2:30 pm Parade begins
Sign up your entry in the parade!
Main Street

Beard Judging
Following Parade
Main Street

Forman High School Banquet
6:30 pm
Forman City Hall

Dance
$8.00 Cover
Food & Beer Garden available
7:00 pm – HITZ
9:00 pm – Kid Hollywood & the Wild Coconuts
Fairgrounds

Sunday, June 28

Sargent County Ambulance Breakfast
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Forman City Hall

Ecumenical Worship Service
10:00 am
Courthouse Lawn
or Trinity Lutheran Church if inclimate weather

More 125th Celebration information…

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