Program

August 7, 8, 9, 2009

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

All information for the weekend in front of Memorial Plaque at City Park.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2009

7:00 P.M. – MIDNIGHT - ARMA/NORTHEAST ALUMNI REUNION –

PRESIDENT JOHN LEVRA

PITTSBURG MIRZA SHRINE TEMPLE

CLASSES HONORED:

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY - 1959

SILVER ANNIVERSARY – 1984

NORTHEAST SENIOR CLASS OF 2009

5:00 – 7:30 P.M. — REUNION TENT with collectible sales (history book, Christmas ornament, historic places map, t-shirt, post cards)
REGISTRATION FOR GEO-CACHING, Chairperson: Linda Roberts

6:00 - ??? P.M. – Food Vendor Booths. Chairpersons: John & Dawnas Gorentz

7:00 – 11:00 P.M. — “Bracelet Night” or “MEGA PASS”, Arma City Park. Children may ride all rides for one set price – Toby’s Amusement Company

7:30 P.M. — HORSEPULLING CONTEST (behind Arma City Pool). Admission $4.00 – Children under 12 free. Receive a Homecoming ticket for the Sunday drawing.

Ceremony by Lon M. Helm Jr. Post No. 182 Arma American Legion – National Anthem. Introduction by Ray Vail. Welcome by Mayor Chris Pommier

Chairperson – Joe Polhlopek, Co-Chairperson – John Cleland

1^ST Place Trophy donated by First State Bank, Arma
1^st Place Prize $100 cash donated by Pepsi Cola
2^nd Prize $100 cash donated by First State Bank, Arma
3^rd Prize $65 cash donated by Polhlopek Electric
4^th Prize $55 cash donated by Arma Care Center
$25 cash donated by The Mulberry Advance
$20 cash donated by Albers Marine

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2009

Master of Ceremonies – Steffany Peternell

8:00 A.M.-? — FOOD & CRAFT VENDOR BOOTHS. Chairpersons: John & Dawnas Gorentz.

9:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. — REUNION TENT with collectible sales (history book, Christmas ornament, historic places map, t-shirt, post cards); REGISTRATION FOR GEO-CACHING (Geo-caching ends at noon Sunday).

9:15 A.M.— REGISTRATION FOR 15-MILE BIKE RIDE beginning at Arma Elementary School (free t-shirts to the first 10 riders). Sponsored by Tailwind Cyclists.

9:45 A.M. — 15-MILE BIKE RIDE begins. Chairperson: Linda Roberts

10:00 A.M. — PARADE.
Singing of National Anthem – Michael Doue
Homecoming Queens – Amelia Evans & Samantha Cunningham
GRAND MARSHAL – John Cummings to represent all Past Commanders of Lon Helm Jr. Post No. 182 Arma American Legion.
Parade Chairpersons—Craig & Brenda Stokes, Scott & Rene’ Popejoy, Henry & Jill Ashbacher. All Parade entries to be judged must be registered and lined up by 9:15 a.m. by the Arma Elementary School. Float entries will be judged on the following criteria: relates to theme, workmanship, and overall appearance.

FLOAT CONTEST – COMMERCIAL & ORGANIZATIONAL FLOATS

Centennial Grand Prize $300
2^nd - $250
3rd - $200
4^th - $150
5^{th -} $125
6th - $100

NOVELTY CONTEST (includes pets, bicycles, & novelties)

1st prize - $50
2^nd -$40
3^{rd -} $30
4^th - $20
5^th
- $10

ANTIQUE CARS (1971 AND UNDER)

1st - $25
2^nd - $20
3rd - $15.

CLASSIC CARS

1st - $25
2^nd - $20
3^rd - $15

ANTIQUE & CLASSIC TRACTORS

1st - $25
2^nd - $20
3rd - $15

MOTORCYCLES

1st - $25
2^nd - $20
3rd - $15

(All Classic and Antique vehicle entries invited to display after parade in front of the Community Center.)

10:00 A.M. — MUD VOLLEYBALL. Chairpersons: THE REGULATORS. Event held south of City Pool sponsored by Arma Homecoming Association. Entry fee $50 per team. $1.00 Admission at gate. Registration at 9:00 a.m. Gate prizes given.

AFTER PARADE –

CAKEWALK (at Grandstand area) sponsored by N.E.H.S. FCCLA. Chairpersons: Susan & Steve Cole.

ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR DISPLAY (in front of Community Center). Chairperson: John Gorentz.

11:00 A.M. GRANDSTAND

MASTER OF CEREMONIES – STEFFANY PETERNELL

HONORED GUESTS & DIGNITARIES

Centennial Opening Ceremony & Proclamation from Governor

11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. — “Bracelet Time” or “MEGA PASS”. Arma City Park. Children may ride all rides for one set price – Toby’s Amusement Company.

11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. — HOMECOMING DINNER sponsored by Arma United Methodist Church in church basement (north of City Park). Adults $6.00; Children 12 and under $3.00.

11:00 A.M. — CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES. Located at Grandstand. Chairpersons: Tracy Bogina, Jane Heim, Piper Richardson & Jill Pjesky. All prize money for activities contributed by the Arma Homecoming Association.

Prize money for all children’s activities are as follows:

1st - $5
2^nd - $4
3^rd - $3
4^th - $2
5^th - $1

TURTLE RACE (Land ONLY)

TRICYCLE RACE (must furnish own tricycle) – Boys ages 3-4; Girls ages 3-4.

FOOT RACES – Boys & Girls ages: 3-5; 6-8; 9-11; 12-15.

ACTIVITY RACE - Boys & Girls ages: 3-5; 6-8; 9-11; 12-15.

THROWING CONTEST - Boys & Girls ages: 3-5; 6-8; 9-11; 12-15.

11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. — FREE TROLLEY RIDES (pick up & drop off at 3^rd & Washington Streets) & SELF-GUIDED HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR (map available at Reunion Tent).

1:00 P.M. — HORSESHOE PITCHING (Open). Chairpersons: Kenneth Harryman & Joe Klinkon. Division A, B, C. $5 entry fee. Trophies and prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place in each division.

CLASS A: 1^st prize, $25 cash, Arma Meadows (Bell Management); 2^nd $20 cash, Fox Insurance; 3^rd $15 cash, Arma Homecoming Association
CLASS B: 1^st $25 cash, All Seasons Carpet; 2^nd $20 cash, Arma Home-coming Association; 3^rd $10 gift certificate, Corner Bistro
CLASS C: 1^st $20 cash, Shamrock Storage; 2^nd $15 cash, Arma Home-coming Association; 3^rd $10 cash, Exotic Rays Tanning

2:00 P.M. — WOMEN’S ROLLING PIN THROW (16 years of age & older). Chairpersons: Joyce Klinkon & Cindy Graves.

1^st - $50 savings bond, University Bank (Arma)
2^nd -$30 gift cert., Janelle’s Cut & Tan
3^rd - (2) $10 gift cert., Corner Bistro
4^{th -} $20 cash, P&S Repair & Recycling
5^th - $15 cash, Fox Insurance
6^th - $15 gift cert., Rockin K Steak & Rib, Alene Kuplen
7^th- $10 gift cert., Corner Bistro
8^th - $10 cash, Chico’s
9^th - One case pop and one pair spaghetti feed tickets, Arma American Legion Post No. 182
10^th - $10 gift cert., Chicken Mary’s
11^th - (2) gift cert., Mall Deli
12^th - $10 gift cert., Gebhardts

3:00 P.M. — WOMEN’S NAIL DRIVING CONTEST (16 years of age and older). Chairpersons: Joyce Klinkon & Cindy Graves.

1^st - $50 savings bond, University Bank (Arma)
2^nd - $20 cash, Mike’s Repair & Fabrication
3^rd - (2) $10 gift cert., Corner Bistro
4^th - $15 cash, Fox Insurance
5^th- $15 gift cert., Rockin K Steak & Rib, Alene Kuplen
6^th - $10 gift cert., Corner Bistro
7^th - $10 cash, Chico’s
8^th - One case pop and one pair spaghetti feed tickets, Arma American Legion Post No. 182
9^th - $10 gift cert., Chicken Mary’s
10^th - $10 gift cert., Chicken Annie’s Girard
11^th - $10 gift cert., Corner Bistro
12^th - $10 gift cert., Gebhardts

5:00-7:00 P.M. — SPAGHETTI FEED, Arma American Legion Hall. $6 Donation.

7:00-11:00 P.M. — “BRACELET NIGHT” or “MEGA PASS”, Arma City Park. Children may ride all rides for one set price. Toby’s Amusement Company.

6:30-11:15 P.M. — STREET DANCE (downtown area; rain location—Reunion Tent). "Bring your own lawn chair."

6:30-8:00 P.M.--Music by “Johnnie Zibert Band”.

8:15-9:30 P.M. & 9:50-11:15 P.M. – Music by “Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band”.

9:30 P.M. — FIREWORKS. (Can be viewed from Downtown area)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009

8:00-11:00 A.M. — CENTENNIAL BREAKFAST sponsored by St. Joseph Catholic Church in church hall. Free will donations accepted.

10:30 A.M. — REGISTRATION FOR BOCCE TOURNAMENT (at north shelter house in City Park). Registration $5 per person. Co-ed entries welcome. Chairpersons: Greg & Tracy Bogina & Piper Richardson.

11:00 A.M. — 3 on 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT. Chairperson: Tom Amershek. $20 entry fee per team. Location—basketball court on old football field. Prizes awarded for first and second place teams. Categories: Women – all ages; Men – 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grades; 9-12^th grades; and 18 years (out of high school) and older.

12:00-2:00 P.M. — FISHING DERBY (Hookie Park, south of pool) sponsored by the Arma Homecoming Association. Chairpersons: Scott & Rene’ Popejoy. Children ages 14 and under. Prizes donated by Arma Homecoming Association.

1:00 – 4:00 P.M. — FREE TROLLEY RIDES (pick up & drop off at 3^rd & Washington Streets) & SELF-GUIDED HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR (map available at Reunion Tent).

1:00 – 9:00 P.M. — FOOD & CRAFT VENDORS; REUNION TENT with collectible sales (history book, Christmas ornament, historic places map, t-shirt, post cards).

1:00 P.M. — HORSESHOE PITCHING (Doubles play only). Chairpersons: Kenneth Harryman & Joe Klinkon. Entry fee $5 each. Partners picked by the draw. Trophies & prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd places in double play.

3:30-4:30 P.M. — GOSPEL SINGING sponsored by Virginia & Marvin Williams under the tent on Washington Street. Bring a lawn chair.

4:00-8:00 P.M. — “BRACELET NIGHT” or “MEGA PASS”, Arma City Park. Children may ride all rides for one set price. Toby’s Amusement Company.

4:30 P.M. — REGISTRATION FOR JUNIOR BATHING BEAUTY CONTEST. This will be held in the Arma City Park. (Rain location: Reunion Tent)

6:00-6:30 P.M. -- KARAKOE – Curtis Benelli, on Washington Street. Chairpersons: Virginia & Marvin Williams. Bring a lawn chair.

6:30-8:00 P.M. — Curtis Benelli, D.J. on Washington Street in front of plaque. Bring your lawn chairs.

NON-RESIDENT PRIZES (Must be 18 or older to register; must live outside Arma city limits; must be present to win.)

GRAND PRIZES – Immediately following non-resident prizes (given at City Park). Need not be present to win.

(All events and prizes are subject to change without notice.Not responsible for accidents.)