| CENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES |  Read the story about the development of the Arma logo. |
| CENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES | Read the story about the development of the Arma logo. |
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Ride Linda Roberts As part of the Arma Centennial celebration, Tailwind Cyclists, owned by Roger Lomshek, is sponsoring a fifteen-mile fun bike ride Saturday morning, August 8. Cycling participants should assemble at the Arma Elementary School by 9:15 a.m. The first ten cyclists to the starting area will receive a free Tailwind Cyclists T-shirt. Beginners are welcome, so join in the fun! This fun bike ride will begin at 9:45 a.m., preceding the Arma Homecoming Parade which begins at 10:00 a.m. |
Birthday celebration Debby (Ossana) Close The official birthday of Arma, Kansas is May 18, 1909, when it became incorporated as a third class city. Two celebrations will be held with the schools on May 14 and 15. On August 9, 2009, during the evening festivities of the Homecoming, the Centennial Committee will again treat those present with birthday cake. Karen Zerngast and Donna Pichler have graciously offered to provide supplies Special Centennial Birthday Party |
Collectible Sales
Christmas Ornaments,
T-Shirts
Postcards, Historic Map, Centennial Book Several items will be available for purchase at the entrance to the Reunion Tent. Friday 5-7:30 Saturday 9am-9pm Sunday 1-9pm |
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| Dance John & Dawnas Gorentz and Linda Roberts Music by Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band 8:15-9:30 10:00-11:15 One word to describe the swampdelic sounds of Chubby Carrier and Bayou Swamp Band? Fun. Pure Louisiana zydeco fun with a hot sauce chaser. Anybody who has doubts about the accordion as an instrument will be swayed the right way with Carrier's passion and fire on the instrument. www.chubbycarrier.com Music by Johnnie Zibert Band 6:30 - 8 pm Great Polka Music by a local legend. Johnnie & Johnnie Joe have been providing entertainment to southeast Kansas for many years. Come out and enjoy an enjoyable atmosphere of that good old fashioned polka music. A portable dance floor will provide a suitable dancing surface for this outdoor dance. |
History
Book Alan Roberts, Phyllis (Liposek) Bitner Louis Casaletto In conjuction with Arma's Centennial, the Centennial Committe announces plans for the publication of an Arma Centennial History Book. This hardback book will feature a "scrapbook" format with photos, memories, newspaper clippings and more from the past 100 years of Arma's history. This book will be of excellent quality, beautiful, permanent, hardbound. This will be a Limited Edition printing and the book is certain to have collector's value in time. Reserve your personal copies now to be sure you get them. This will make a handsome and memorable gift. The Centennial Committee is taking pre-orders for the history book now at the price of $30 per book. Order form |
Geo-caching Linda Roberts Join in the fun by locating the Arma Centennial mystery geocache. To get started come to the Arma Centennial registration booth Friday evening through Sunday noon to register and pick up the required information. After locating four sites, you will be able to decode the location of the mystery geocache. Locating the mystery geocache will have its own reward of a Centennial commemorative coin if you return the geocache and entry forms to the Centennial table. Be sure to sign the geocache log and if you have registered and completed the search, you will be entered in a drawing for $100.00 on Sunday evening preceding the Arma Homecoming drawings. For more information visit www.geocaching.com |
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| Fireworks Tim Shook 9:30 pm Plan to attend the centennial fireworks display to start at the end of the first session of the Chubby Carrier Band (Approximately 9:30PM) If you are at the dance, look to the East towards the High School. Fireworks will be shot from the High School football field. |
Corporate
Sponsors Jeff Locke Please use this form if you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor. Support these businesses who have generously sponsored the centennial event. |
Parade Homecoming Committee We invite all classes to consider floats, ball teams, cheerleaders, etc. to take part in the parade this year. The homecoming committee is asking that all former “Homecoming Queens” ride in the parade. We are also looking for residents (or former residents) who will be celebrating their 99th or 100th birthday. Parade entry information |
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| Historic
Walking and Riding Tour Louis "Cas" Casaletto Copies of a map will be printed and made available for a fee. Historic Interviews Susan Lofts |
Dedication
of Memorial Park & Opening Ceremonies Gary Lofts Immediately following the parade |
Classic Car Display John Gorentz Owners of classic and antique cars are invited to take part in the Homecoming Parade and spend the rest of the day displaying their vehicles. No judging for the display but just a fun day for everyone. Judging does take place in the parade. |
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| Reunion Tents Tim Shook We plan to inspire classes to gather "in Arma" and have a central location to meet. We would like for everyone to plan their activities in Arma to make the Centennial Celebration and the Arma Homecoming a special event. Tables and chairs will be available and sections will be available by decade. |
Media Debby (Ossana) Close The event will be carried by a huge variety of media outlets including a special feature article in Southeast Kansas Living Magazine. This magazine will be available for sale in the collectible tent. |
Vendors & Crafts John Gorentz List of vendors Food Vendor application Arts/Crafts application |
| Baby Contest Margaret Ann Setina Joan Black |
Bocce Greg & Tracy Bogina Piper Richardson |
Ticket
Sales Joan Cleland |
| Horseshoes Kenneth Harryman |
Kids
Games Tracy Bogina Jane Heim Piper Richardson Jill Pjesky |
Gospel
Singing & Karaoke Marvin & Virginia Williams |
| Mud
Volleyball The Regulators |
Nail
Driving Contest Joyce Klinkon Cindy Graves |
Parade Craig & Brenda Stokes Scott & Rene’ Popejoy Henry & Jill Ashbacher |
| Rolling Pin Throw Joyce Klinkon Cindy Graves |
Ticket
Sales Joan Cleland |
Horsepulling
Contest Joe Pohlopek John Cleland |
| Home
Run Derby J. P. & Terry Cleland |
Fishing
Derby Scott & Rene’ Popejoy |
Basketball Tom Amershek |
| Cakewalk Susan & Steve Cole |
Prize
Committee Joan Black Margaret Ann Setina |
Program
Compiler Christie Parrish |
| Arma Home Page |
Centennial Home Page |
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