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CELEBRATING THE JOURNEY
The Clarence Sesquicentennial Committees have had a busy and exciting time “celebrating the journey” in preparation of Clarence’s 150th anniversary. On October 12, 2008 the American Legion was alive with polka bands, decorated pumpkins and the smell of brats and German potato salad. A bountiful “Harvest Basket” was filled with items donated from our local community members for a raffle, so much so that we were able to have TWO raffles. The Oktoberfest was a very successful kickoff event to start “The Journey”.
Committees didn’t have much time to rest though. An “Old Fashion Sesqui Christmas” was held on December 6, 2008 with a soup supper, a visit from Santa and a beautifully displayed old-fashioned Christmas from the past. We discovered haw many good bakers there were throughout the community as they donated homemade cookies, candy and other goodies for the cookie exchange. Our Christmas “raffle basket” was again filled with all the makings, donated by the community, for a perfect Christmas dinner.
Our next fundraising event was a breakfast held at the North Cedar Middle School on February 8, 2009. Pancakes, sausage, French toast, eggs, and biscuits-n-gravy—no one went away hungry. What a great place to enjoy breakfast looking out the beautiful expanse of windows and dining in the “round.” The raffle for this event was a “Sweetheart Basket” filled with all the delights of a perfect Valentine dinner including steak, lobster and an overnight stay at a casino.
Soon plans were underway for the St. Patrick’s Day corn beef and cabbage dinner which was held at the American Legion. Citizens of Clarence were once again generous in their donations. Residents of Clarence again responded with donations of meat, potatoes and cabbage—tables were full!! With a little luck of the Irish the “Pot-o-Gold” raffle was a big hit.
It seems as though all we had to do was ask and the community came together to support our endeavors. People of all ages are to be credited in making the 150th a success. North Cedar students helped serve at all of the fundraising events—helping to serve, set up and take down at the various functions. Community members donated food, contributed financially and gave of their time and talents. What a great community we have and what a great way to celebrate the journey.
With best regards, the Steering Committee
| Donna Schroeder, Chairperson | Larry Mostaert |
| Curt Eldred, Secretary | Gwendy Phillips |
| Shirley Mostaert, Co-Chair | Joe St. John |
| Kelly Eldred, Finance | Rosalyn Claney |
| Pat Hasenbank, Finance | Lisa Miller |
| Betty Blake | Mary Ann Mostaert |
| Judy Leeper | Kathy Robinson |
Steering Committee
| Donna Schroeder, Chairperson | Larry Mostaert |
| Curt Eldred, Secretary | Gwendy Phillips |
| Shirley Mostaert, Co-Chair | Joe St. John |
| Kelly Eldred, Finance | Rosalyn Claney |
| Pat Hasenbank, Finance | Lisa Miller |
| Betty Blake | Mary Ann Mostaert |
| Judy Leeper | Kathy Robinson |
Advertising Committee
| Kelly Eldred, Chairperson | The Steering Committee |
Alumni Banquet
| Rosaly Claney, Chairperson | Betty Blake |
| Steve Hines | Judy Leeper |
| Shirley Mostaert | Gwendy Phillips |
Beverage Committee
| Cliff Krutsinger, Chairman | Gary Hamilton |
| Bart Miller | Lisa Miler |
Cookbook Committee
| Phyllis Hunwardsen, Chairperson | Donna Schroeder |
| Dave Dewell | Pat Dewell |
| Jean Goldsmith | Jerry Goldsmith |
| Bob Hunwardsen | Bob Schroeder |
Downtown Decorating
| Becky Bergmann | Karen Dennis |
| Jean Goldsmith | Bonnie Hunwardsen |
Entertainment Committee
| Lisa Miler, Chairperson | The Steering Committee |
Fellowship Committee
| Lynn Butterbrodt | Rosalyn Claney |
| Marie Kohrt | Karmen Jamison |
| Carol Norton | Steve Norton |
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Food Committee
| Larry Mostaert, Chairman | Mike Ellingson |
| Diane Ellingson | Renae Edler |
| Bob Hunwardsen | Phyllis Hunwardsen |
| Marilyn Hansen | Howard Hansen |
| Deb Kintzel | Candice Hulse |
| Nancy Kress | Kathryn Korth |
| Janel Wenndt | Kirk Wenndt |
Historical Book Committee
| Connie Kelly, Chairperson | Kris Plueger |
| Shirley Geadelmann | Vicki Hamdorf |
| Jen Koth | Arlene Krafock |
| Rosemary Meyer | Kirby Phillips |
Pageant Committee
| Diane Dircks & Arlynn Hasselbusch, Co-chair | Millie Mingst |
| Karla Chapman | Molly Hansen |
| Bob Mingst | Linda Mingst |
Parade Committee
| Sandy Fiegen & Kris Plueger, Co-Chair | Karen Bachman |
| Bill Bachman | Karen Mackey |
| Gary Deerberg | Ken Mostaert |
| Kay Maurer | Bob Plueger |
| Mary Ann Mostaert | |
Parking Committee
| Joe St. John, Chairman | Bill Bachman |
| Delmar Gade | Jerry Goldsmith |
| Mark Hunwardsen | Leonard Kroemer |
| Bob Schroeder | |
Photography/Website Committee
| Curt Eldred | Belinda Jones |
| King Kelly | Jen Koth |
| Greg Thompson |
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Picture: Steering Committee Back Row: L-R: Judy Leeper, Lisa Miler, Rosalyn Claney, Mary Ann Mostaert, Gwendy Phillips, Pat Hasenbank, Kelly Eldred Front Row: L-R: Betty Blake, Donna Schroeder, Shirley Mostaert, Larry St. John. Absent: Curt Eldred, Larry Mostaert
Set-Up – Clean-Up Committee
| Lisa Miller & Pat Hasenbank, Co-Chair | Dean Claney |
| Paul Chapman, Jr. | Jerry Hasenbank |
| Robert Dircks | Steve Maurer |
| Jim Leeper | Kenny Mostaert |
| Bart Miller | Kirby Phillips |
| Steve Perry | Bob Schroeder |
| Bob Plueger | The Steering Committee |
School Memorabilia Committee
| Mary Jo Hainstock | Shirley Mostaert |
| Gwendy Phillips | Bob Schroeder |
| Donna Schroeder | |
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| Community Support Committee | THE CITIZENS OF CLARENCE |
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
 | Clarence, IA
Welcomes You
150 Onion Grove
to
CLARENCE
SESQUICENTENNIAL
1859-2009
Celebrating The Journey
June 26, 27, & 28
Three Fun filled Days of Celebration
Carnival - Food - Games
Entertainment for the whole family!!! |
| | FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009 |
| 5 pm | Ribeye Sandwich - Cedar County Cattlemen - Location: Open shelter |
| | Beer Garden open |
| 6 pm | Carnival Rides Open |
| 7 pm | Sesquicentennial Pageant - Location: Debbie Harns Theater, Clarence Middle School |
| | Adult Bean Bag Tournament |
| | Registration begins @ 6:30 pm, $5/team
Age 16-60 & 60+ Senior Tournament
Location: Tennis courts |
| 8 - 12 | Dance -- Music D. J.: Micah Thurston |
| | SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2009 |
| 8 am | Parade Lineup
Location: Kenny & May Ann Mostaert's, 605 7th Avenue |
| 10-12 | Sesquicentennial Parade |
| 10-12 | Food Stand & Beer Tent Open |
| 12 pm | Carnival Rides Open |
| | Picture of Soldiers firing a cannon:
Keeping the pioneer spirit alive w/period encampments of fur trade era: interactive demonstrations, hatchet throwing, childrens games.
Location: West of Lion's Shelter |
| | Luncheon - Cedar County Pork Producers |
| | 4-H Petting Zoo (12-6) |
| | Pony Rides: (12-4) |
| 12 pm | Dunking Booth (12-6) |
| | Merlin Hulse Pola Band |
| 12:45 | Clarence Community Choir - Location: Basketball Court |
| 1 pm | Bingo - Location not given |
| | Irish Steppers - Location: Basketball Court |
| | Goose Man |
| 2 pm | Firemen's Waterfights - Location: 1st Avenue |
| | Cedar Ramblers - Location: Basketball Court |
| 3 pm | Sesquicentennial Pageant - Location: Debbie Harms Theater, Clarence Middle School |
| | Sheephead Tournament - Location: West Shelter |
| 3 pm | Desert Rose Dancers - Location: Basketball Court |
| 4 pm | Live Entertainment |
| | Beer (4 pm-6:00 pm) - Location: Basketball Court |
| 5:30 pm | Alumni Banquet Registration - Location: Tennis Court |
| 6:30 pm | Alumni Banquet - Location: Tennis Court |
| 8:30 pm | Live Band: Touch Play - Location: Basketball Court (8:30-12) |
| DUSK | FIREWORKS!!! |
| | SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2009 |
| 7 am | Leo Greco Live WMT Broadcast |
| | Breakfast Rolls and Coffee |
| 10 am | Community Service |
| | Performance by: Shelted Reality -Location: Tennis Court |
| 11 am | Carnival Rides Open |
| | Beard Judging |
| | Raffle Drawings - Location: Tennis Court |
| 12 pm | Chicken Dinner - Location: ???????? |
| 12:30 pm | Kids Games by King Kelly - Location: North of West Shelter |
| 1 pm | Kickball Tournament - Location: West Diamond |
| | Alumni Softball Tournament - Location: East Diamond |
| | Horseshoe Tournament - Location: Horsehoe Pits |
| | ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS |
| | Small Engines Display |
| | Antique Car Shoe |
| | Crafts |
| | Sesqui Memorabilia |
| | Food Vendors: Kettlecorn, Sno-Cones |
| | PARKING |
| | North Park Entrance |
| | Hadicapped Parking: East of Tennis Court |
| | St. Lukes Clinic Parking Lot |
| | Clarence Nursing Home Lot: East of 1st Avenue |
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| | Shuttles available throughout the festivities |
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PAGEANT PROGRAM
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CLARENCE
SESQUICENTENNIAL
PAGEANT
1859-2009
150
ONION GROVE
CELEBRATING THE JOURNEY
DEBBIE HARMS THEATRE
JUNE 26, 2009 7 P.M.
JUNE 27, 2009 4 P.M.
PAGEANT COMMITTEE
| Diane Dircks | Arlynn Hasselbusch |
| Karla Chapman | Molly Hansen |
| Bob & Linda Mingst | Millie Mingst |
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CELEBRATING THE JOURNEY
1859-2009
Pageant Program
| OPENING | | "Sentinental Journey" |
| SCENE I | 1831-1858 | Onion Grove |
| SCENE IIA | 1858-1839 | Railroad |
| SCENE 11B | 1862-1865 | Clarence "Then" |
| SCENE III | 1890's | Cherry Sisters |
| SCENE IV | 1914-1925 | Prohibition |
| SCENE V | 1927-1945 | Lincoln Highway |
| SCENE VI | 1950's | Main Street |
| SCENE VII | 1959 | Farm Progress Show |
| SCENE VIII | 2009 | Clarence "Today" |
| SCENE IX | | Armed Services |
| FINALE | | "God Bless America" |
| | "CELEBRATION" | |
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We hope that you have enjoyed reading this Sesquicentennial History Book. We have tried to give a snapshot of the life and times of the citizens of Clarence as we emerged from an independent small village on the banks of Mill Creek to the community of today that is interwoven with the life of the county, state, country, and even the world. If we have omitted things that you feel are important, we apologize. We realize that a different group of people could begin writing another history book tomorrow resulting in another interesting book with different information. Please make this book your own. Scribble your memories in the margins and tape articles and pictures in it, so that your book reflects your view of our town’s time and place in history. ~ The Committee
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