Bison Fever 2010
All School Reunion in McCook, Nebraska
Friday, July 2, 2010
Morning
- Van Tours of McCook at: 10:00, 10:30, 11:30, 12:00, 1:00, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:00
Groups of approx. six, High Plains Museum, 413 Norris Ave.
· 10:00–2:00 p.m. Record your stories, City Library, 806 Norris Ave.
· 10:00–8:00 p.m. Deliver Alumni Art work, Art Guild Art Center, 209 Norris Ave.
· Sports activities and exercise options, all day, see sports listing
Afternoon
1:00–5:00 p.m. Registration. Jr. High Cafeteria, 800 West 7th St.
Old annuals for sale by MHS Journalism Dept.
McCook Educational Foundation Auction Items on display
Tour the High School, Junior High & McCook Community College (1205 E 3rd)
Alumni Authors Adventure set up at High Plains Museum - 413 Norris Ave.
· 7:00-9:00 p.m. MNB Hot Summer Night’s Concert, Norris Park (Sponsored by McCook Nat’l Bank)
(Adverse weather backup site: Fox Theatre.)
· Individual class gatherings, Information at Registration & Museum.
Saturday July 3, 2010
Morning
· 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tennis, Saturday, Tennis Courts behind the HS, 600 West 7th St.
· 9:00–5:00 p.m. Registration, Jr. High Cafeteria, 800 West 7th St.
Old annuals for sale by MHS Journalism Dept.
McCook Educational Foundation Auction Items on display
- 9:00-12:00 Bison 2010 Postal Cancellation Stamp Party–JH Cafeteria
- 9:00–5:00 p.m. Tour the High School & Junior High
- 9:00-12:00 Tour McCook Elementary, 1500 West 3rd St.
V
an Tours of McCook at: 10:00, 10:30, 11:30, 12:00, 1:00, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:00
Groups of approx. six, High Plains Museum, 413 Norris Ave.
. · 10:00–2 p.m. Record your stories - City Library, 806 Norris Ave.
- 10:30–12:00 p.m. Janssen Mule Drawn Hayrack Rides, Barnett Park, Shelter House by the Tank
· 11:30 a.m. Nelson Family Sculpture Dedication, 608 Norris Ave. (Sponsored by: The Heritage Square Committee of the McCook Community Foundation Fund and the City of McCook.)
· 12:15 p.m. George Norris Birthday Party, Norris Home, 706 Norris Ave.
Afternoon
· Until–5:00 p.m. Registration Continues, Jr. High Cafeteria, 800 West 7th St.
· 12:00–8:00 p.m. Alumni Art Show & Reception, McCook Art Guild, 209 Norris Ave.
· 1:00-8:00 p.m. Alumni Authors Adventure, Old City Library, 413 Norris Ave.
- Van Tours of McCook - 1:00, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:00 High Plains Museum, 413 Norris Ave.
· 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sand Volleyball, Kelly Park–Lower Shelter House, East 5th
· 1:00 p.m. Motorcycle Fun Run, Norris Park on Eest 1st St.
· 2:00–3:00 p.m. Wall of Fame Viewing & Reception, MHS NE door by Auditorium
· 2:00–5:00 p.m. Fox Theatre Open House & Theatre employees gathering
· 3:00–5:00 p.m. Softball, Jaycee Ball Park, West 10th & M St. Bring gloves
· 3:30–5:00 p.m. Drag Main or Cruise, “Follow current traffic laws!” Turn your radio to
Coyote Country US 939 FM or 103.9 FM “The Hauk”
Evening
- 6:00 – 12:00 Beer Garden (Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce)
· 6:00–10:00 p.m. Alumni Classic Car & Toy Show, Norris & C St., Awards at 9:00 p.m.
· 9:00–12:00 p.m. Street Dance, Norris Ave. (Adverse weather backup site: City Auditorium.)
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Morning
· Attend the church of your choice
· 7:30-10:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast
· 10:00–4:00 p.m. Alumni Art Show, McCook Art Guild, 209 Norris Ave
· 10:00–4:00 p.m. Alumni Authors Adventure, High Plains Museum, 413 Norris Ave.
Afternoon:
· 2:00 p.m. Recognition of Alumni– Norris Park– Bring lawn chairs or blankets
- 2:15 p.m. Salute to America, our Military & Veterans, Norris Park
3:30–5:00 p.m. Meet & Great Alumni Residents, Hillcrest Nursing Home, 300 West 7th St.
· 4:00–6:00 p.m. Artists and Authors Pick up your work
Evening:
· 7:00–8:30 p.m. Barbecue at Fairgrounds Community Building
· 7:30 p.m. McCook Educational Foundation Auction, Fairgrounds Community Building
At Dusk
· The McCook Optimist Club Fireworks at the fairgrounds.
Monday, July 5, 2010 (today is a designated holiday)
Farewells – Until we meet again! Arrange a time to meet friends at the High School before everyone heads home.
Sports & Activities
Matt & Traci Wiemers 308-345-5204 mwiemers@esu15.org.
Culbertson Freedom Run – Race Day Schedule
- 6:30-7:30am : Arrival/Registration,
- 7:30am, Free 12 & under kids 1/3 Mile Fun Run
- 8:00am : 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K races begin
- Sarah Wolford 308-344-8550 or Dennis Fahrenbruch @ 308-278-2392.
Tennis – Saturday, 8:30- 10:30 the new MHS Tennis Courts behind the high school (600 West 7th St.)
Sand Volleyball – Saturday, 1-3 p.m. – Kelly Park, Lower Shelter House (East 5th below the swimming pool). Pick up games, no pre-registration, just come and have fun.
Softball – Saturday 3-5 p.m. at the Jaycee Ball Park (West 10th & M St.) Pick up games, no pre-registration, just come and have fun. ` Bring your Gloves!
Schedule at your leisure:
Free Swimming – Saturday, 1 – 7 p.m. at the McCook Municipal Swimming Pool (East M Street) Courtesy – City of McCook.
Golf – Heritage Hills, 600 Clubhouse Dr. Call the Pro Shop @ 308-345-5032 to set up tee times ASAP!
Disc Golf – A super “Disc Golf Course” is just East of the city swimming pool. Bring your disc and have a great time with some friends.
Walking Trails – The concrete trail is a little over one mile long. It follows along Kelly Creek behind the old Elks Club from East H through lower Kelly park up Bolles Canyon to East M. Parking is recommended at the Republican River Valley Event Center, the lower Kelly Park Shelter house or Weiland Field. The trailhead can be accessed from any of these locations.. A full body workout can be obtained by stopping along the trail and using the 12 exercise stations. Find some friends and go for a walk!
Walk the MHS Track behind the high school is always open for walkers. Find some friends, walk and talk, talk, talk!
Weiland Football Field (East M Street) will be open on Saturday. Take your little guy out there to toss the ball around, etc. Sit in the stands and “remember when”.
YMCA (901 West E Street) Open at no charge, Friday 5-7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Check their schedule by calling 308-345-6228 or www.mccookymca.org
Schedule Details
Official Bison 2010 Handbook
Friday, July 2, 2010 – Monday, July 5, 2010 ~ McCook Nebraska
The ULTIMATE School & Community Reunion Celebration
for ALL former students, faculty, staff,
school board members, parents of alumni and the community.
What Is My Class Doing? We have put together a “Class Information” book consisting of individual class reunion plans. Copies of this book can be found at the junior high during registration and the High Plains Museum. You may find some information on “Class Announcements” at www.bisonalumni.com, www.mccook2010.com, or on Facebook. For more class information, you should contact your class representative.
MNB Hot Summer Night’s Concert McCook National Bank is sponsoring a concert for our festivities as part of their Hot Summer Nights concert series. They are featuring the band “On The Fritz” in Norris Park on Friday, July 2nd from 7-9:00 p.m. Piloting the band from behind the drum set is Greg Premer ’93. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets; it will be a wonderful evening for great music and visiting with friends. The kids can play on the new playground equipment and you can slow down and relax! For more details about “On The Fritz” visit www.onthefritz.net In the event of adverse weather, the Fox Theater will be the backup site. Contact person: Mark Graff, 308-345-4240 mark@mnb1.com
Alumni Art Show & Reception Many McCook alumni have made significant contributions to the art world. This is their opportunity to show their work to McCook and Bison classmates. Please make the effort to stop by the McCook Art Guild Fine Art Center, 209 Norris Ave. between 12:00 and 8 p.m. on Saturday with a reception from 6-8:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Contact person: Becky Samway Meyers 308-345-2231, bkmeyers@q.com
Alumni Authors Adventure Sharing our lives through the written word is something we want to give to all our friends and alumni. The Alumni Author Adventure will be an opportunity for the community and alumni to meet alumni authors and see their work. Meet us at the nostalgic Carnegie City Library, which is now attached to the High Plains Museum. Don’t miss a chance to walk though this building and meet our Bison authors. We will be there from 1:00–8 p.m. on Saturday and from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Contact person: Judy Chinn Wortley, 308-344-9122, jwortley@swnebr.net
Bison U.S.P.S. Stamp Cancellation Party If you or someone you know collect stamps or if you would like a special memento from the Bison 2010 Celebration – this is it! The Bison 2010 logo, created by Sara Berry ’97, is being set into a special postal cancellation stamp dated July 3, 2010. McCook’s Postmaster will be present Sat., July 3rd from 9 a.m.- noon at the junior high so your mail, complete with the proper postage, can be cancelled with this special “Bison 2010” stamp. You may purchase an envelope if you need one. This is a unique opportunity to enclose a memento or to write a story or memory which can be mailed to your home or to someone special. Contact person: Pam Clapp Harsh, 308-345-3200, director2@aboutmccook.com
Van Driving Tours This delightful and informative tour that will bring back many memories of your time in McCook. It will also leave you with a new knowledge and admiration for our home town. It is a great ‘trip’ for visitors and local people alike. Tours will be given on Friday and Saturday, in groups of six, starting at the Museum of the High Plains, 413 Norris Avenue. Groups will start at 10:00, 10:30, 11:30, 12:00, 1:00, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:00 p.m. Sign up at the museum. Contact people: Warren Everts 308-345-6429 & Sharon Dowling Felker 308-345-3236. Sponsor Wagner Auto Group.
Walk Through the Schools The junior high, senior high and McCook Community College buildings will be open for you to reminisce through the halls at your convenience during registration hours. For MCC meet at McMillian Hall, 1205 East 3rd. The elementary school building (old North Ward) is our newest building addition. This building will be open from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. only on Saturday. Contact person: Rick Haney 308-345-2510, rhaney@esu15.org
Wall of Fame Viewing & Reception Come see our own “Wall of Fame” Saturday at 2:00–3:00 p.m. at the high school. It is located near the north-east doors by the auditorium. You will be amazed at what has been accomplished by our alumni. We have only scratched the surface. You’ll be able to glance though a book with more information about each recipient and another book that contains many other nominations for the Wall of Fame. We have a never ending list of accomplished alumni, well qualified for the honor in the years to come. Contact person: Steve Clapp, 308-345-6835, sclapp@gpcom.net
Alumni Classic Car and Toy Show The Car and Toy Show will be Saturday 6-10 p.m. in front of the Fox Theatre. Awards will be presented at 10:00 p.m. Many are coming, some from long distances. Contact people: Terry Sitzman–308-348-5690, Warren Jones–308-345-2326, & John Fitzsimmons – fitz@gpcom.net.
“Drag or Cruise Main” on Saturday afternoon 3:30–5:00 p.m. Follow current traffic laws! Turn on your radio to Coyote Country US 93.9 FM or 103.9 FM “The Hawk” and listen to your favorite “old” music.
Alumni Recognition & Salute to America & our Military & Veterans This Sunday afternoon patriotic program will begin by honoring our older alumni, and other special guests, followed by a patriotic program honoring our country, our military, and our veterans. You will not want to miss this! The program will inspire all of us. Committee: Col. Linda Aldrich, Charlie Coleman, Walt and Jean Sehnert, and Linda Wood.
Fireworks The grand finale will be at dusk when the McCook Optimist Club fires off a beautiful display of fireworks to celebrate our Freedom! If you have not done so, please remember to make a donation to the Optimist for the fireworks. Thank you to those who have. Contact person: Jim O’Dea, 308-345-1555
Other “Sponsored” events
Runners If running is your sport, meet at the Culbertson city park on Sunday morning, July 4th. Registration 6:30-7:30 a.m.; 7:30 a.m. sharp–Free 12 & under kids 1/3 Mile Fun Run; and at 8:00 a.m. adult 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K races. Contact people: Sarah Wolford 308-344-8550 or Dennis Fahrenbruch @ 308-278-2392.
Fox Theatre Saturday afternoon the “Fox” will hold an open house for you to walk though, sit in a favorite seat or remember the view from the balcony. You can visit with committee members who are involved with preservation and restoration work. It will also be a time for alumni who have worked at the Fox Theater, Temple Theater, or the Bison Drive-In Theater to gather and reminisce with past co-workers. Contact person: John Hubert 308-345-4534, jehubert@swnebr.net
McCook Educational Foundation Auction The McCook Educational Foundation will hold an auction at the reunion during the barbecue at the Fairgrounds Community Building to help raise money for school equipment. Items to be auctioned will include an engraved guitar from the Country Stampede, signed by Dierks Bentley and Blake Shelton donated by Wayne Rouse ’71. Contact person: Al Cuellar 308-345-2939, acuellar@swnebr.net
Living History We know you have stories to tell! So preserve your memories of a way of life, memorable people or teachers, or fun things that happened to you or others while growing up in McCook. The end result will be a CD full of stories for personal listening. Record your memories at the McCook Public Library before, during or after the reunion. Recordings will be donated to the library. Steve will be at the library from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, July 1-3, and by appointment if necessary. You may have a copy of your recording free of charge or purchase a CD of stories for $5 + shipping & tax. This is a joint project of the McCook Library and the Class of ’65. Contact person: Steve Batty at: sbatty@mccooknet.com 308-345-4021.
Nelson Family Sculpture Dedication Please join the McCook Community Foundation Fund, Heritage Square Fund, and the City of McCook as we proudly celebrate America, the family, our heritage, and the Boy Scouts of America with the dedication of the Nelson Family Sculpture. The dedication of a bronze sculpture honoring Sen. Ben Nelson will be in front of Nelson’s Boyhood Home at 608 Norris Avenue. Martha Pettigrew of Kearney created the life-sized sculpture, called "On My Honor," depicting Sen. Nelson as a boy receiving his Eagle Scout award, with his mother pinning the award on his clothes and his father looking on. Contact person: Mark Graff (308) 345-4240 mark@mnb1.com
George Norris Birthday Celebration & Reception: George and Ellie Norris (Clark & Dawna Bates) will be around Saturday afternoon to greet visitors and to celebrate George’s birthday. They will share with you some of McCook’s school history and how George and Ellie were a part of it. Be sure to stop in and visit at the Norris Home at 706 Norris Ave. for the birthday party.
Motorcycle Fun Run Meet John Kugler at Norris Park on West 1st St. at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Contact him at: 308-340-5340 or jkugler@flynh3.com Look for us on Facebook! Bison 2010 All School Reunion Motorcycle Fun Run.
Beer Garden The McCook Area Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a beer garden on Main Street Saturday evening from 6-12:00 p.m.
Mule Drawn Hayrack Rides for kids and adults on Saturday, 10:30–12:00 p.m. Meet at the Barnett Park West Shelter house by the Army Tank. Contact people: Paul & Lee Janssen, 308-345-3600. Sponsor: Janssen Kool Honda.
