Pinochle Tourney

MainStreams, LLC aka “Save the Bank” in Anamoose has been sponsoring an 8-week pinochle tournament since February.  20 people participated over the 8 weeks, and there were usually 3 tables playing every Saturday afternoon at 2pm.  Weekly prizes were $20 for 1st place, $10 for 2nd prize; and the person had to participate at least 5 times to qualify for the tournament prizes of $100 for 1st and $50 for 2nd place prizes.  “This was not a ‘competitive’ group; they were more interested in just playing pinochle and having lots of fun and laughs.  Supper was always served, and camaraderie was the name of the game,” said Bonnie Helm, who organized the event.  The Annual Pinochle Tournament raised nearly $1000 that will be put towards replacing the roof on the old 1909 Anamoose Bank.

The 2nd Annual Pinochle Tournament is slated to begin in January 2013.

Pictured are: John Snyder, winner of 1st prize of $100; Bonnie Helm, organizer; & Phyllis Zimmerman, winner of $50 prize.  Both are from Anamoose.

Paving Debate Continues——

Last night there was a full house at the Senior Center for the City Council meeting.  The subject of concern was the paving project.

Matt Johnson of Wohl Engineering reported the vote on March 13 was 48.54% against the paving, and 52.46% for.  Bonnie Helm, council member, walked us back through what happened at that March meeting.  On a visual basis of the map the board thought the paving vote had failed and voted to cease the project.  After the motion, the engineer arrived, counted the votes, and discovered that the majority of the votes were in favor.  The City Council had made an erroneous motion that they rescinded last night.

Both sides of the paving issue were given 15 minutes to give their views; with good points for each side.  The cost of the project was the main point against the paving.  The price tag is 1.6 million that would be spread over 20 years.  Some of the points the speakers in favor of the paving had were improved property value, reduced dust and allergies, easier to ride bikes and walk on, shows progress, and brings people to Anamoose.  Mike Schmaltz, council member stated “How do we keep putting money into the same roads, and ignore others”.

A task force was selected to discuss several issues that had been brought up at the meeting.  They will report back at the  May meeting.

Pictured are:  Engineeer Matt Johnson, Mayor Frank Ewert (standing), Bonnie Helm, Mike Schmaltz, Bonnie Dockter, Tony Martin and Auditor Stan Martin.

Pictured are:  Kevin Reinowski and Glen Mayer.  Glen told me that it was his birthday yesterday.

Raiders Sports Banquet

  The Drake-Anamoose Raiders Booster Club held their annual Sports Banquet at the Anamoose VFW on March 27, 2012.  A taco and baked potato bar was served.

The picture is of the senior athletes.  Back row L to R:  Stephen Meyers, Garrett Dockter, Colin Rutten, Michael Wagner, and Brandon Rudnick.  Front row L to R:  Brittany Bender, erica Rott, Kaitlyn Kline, and Kaitlyn Volocheno.

 

VOLLEYBALL

Best serving percentage – Rachel Handeland

Most blocks – Kristin Reinowski

Most digs – Rachel Handeland and Angel Kaisler

Most aces – Rachel Handeland and Kaitlyn Kline

Most assists – Kaitlyn Kline

Most kills – Chessa Baumgardner

Most improved – Kaitlyn Volochenko and Kristin Reinowski

Named to All-District team – Kaitlyn Kline, Rachel Handeland

 

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Captain’s award – Kaitlyn Volochenko

Clutch shooter award – Heather Lemer

Defensive hustler award – Angel Kaisler

Board breaker award – Rachel Handeland

Sharp shooter award – Chessa Baumgardner

Coach’s award – Kristin Reinowski

Most improved – Amber Windish

Named to District 11 team – Chessa Baumgardner

 

FOOTBALL

Offensive player – Darrin McClintock

Defensive player – Tanner Volson

Lineman – Garrett Dockter

Raider Pride award – Levi Lemer, Tristin Martin, Garrett Uhlich, Cordell Volson

1,000 yard club – Darrin McClintock

Named to All-Conference team – Garrett Dockter, Darrin McClintock, and Colin Rutten

All-Conference team honorable mention – Stuart Schneider and Tanner Volson

 

BOYS BASKETBALL

Best field goal percentage – Tanner Volson

Best three pointer percentage – Ryan Kuntz

Best free-throw percentage – Ryan Kuntz

Leading scorer – Tanner Volson

Most assists – Derek Fahy

Most steals – Garrett Dockter

Most rebounds – Tanner Volson

Most Improved – Tristin Martin

Team MVP – Garrett Dockter

Most improved B-squad player – Darrin McClintock

Hardest worker – Tanner Volson

Named to All-District team – Derek Fahy

Because I am a Student: Frost heaving

This occurs here every winter “ Frost Heaving- Upthrust of sediment or soil due to the  freezing of wet soil beneath.”  In addition to its effects on rock, the freezing and thawing of water can also cause modifications in soil.  These … Continue reading →

A New Look

The Catholic Church is getting a new look this week.  The entire church proper and front entrance is being carpeted.  Carpet was purchased from St. Michael’s Furniture in Rugby and is being laid by Gerald Pfeifer and his 2 helpers.

I really like the colors-brown, purple and gold.  It should be good for hiding lint and dirt. 

Heringer Lumber Yard New Owner

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Maria Effertz Hanson, McHenry County Job Development Authority Director, wrote an article on Mike Rudnick taking over as owner of Heringer Lumber Yard.  To view the article go to http://www.mchenrycountynd.com    

Drake Hair Oasis Now Full Service Salon

With Ashley Weninger starting work in February, the Hair & Gift Oasis in Drake is now a full service salon with the addition of pedicures & manicures.  My nails got a big boost when I had Ashley do my nails last week.  Ashley tells me that manicures run $18-$22, shellac polish that lasts up to 14 days & helps strengthen the nails runs $30, & pedicures run about $40.

Ashley graduated from the Hair Academy in Bismarck in October, 2009.  She has worked at Regis Salon in Bismarck, & Solitude in Minot.  Ashley & Josh Schmidt purchased the Richard Derrickson  home in Anamoose right next to her folks, Brent & Faye Weninger, & will be moving here May 15th.  They are expecting a baby the first week in August.

The owner of the Hair & Gift Oasis, Beth Boucher (Degenstein) is originally from Anamoose.  She has expanded her shop to include purses, jewelry, home decor, cards & belts.