The Daily News

The city of Fairmount has its roots deeply planted in the soil.

Early pioneers came to the area excited by the flat land, the possibility of raising a family and the beautiful bottomland which promised bountiful crops.

From it’s early years as a struggling settlement to the day it was declared a city, Fairmount has maintained its promise of growth.

St. John's school age kids held a sidewalk lemonade sale Wednesday to raise money for the new orangutans exhibit at Chahinkapa Zoo. Betty Pawlak was the first customer of the day, greeted from left by Kobe Thimjon, Hayley Gefre and Zach Bellmore. Daily News photo by Jennifer Johnson. Advertisement

The city is celebrating its 125th Anniversary June 28. Arlen Spear, committee member, said the anniversary committee has been working on events for this landmark festival since the beginning of the year. Because they have no idea how many people to plan for, the entire community joins together inviting people to help them celebrate.

There will be town tours, the school and senior center will be open to look through and dining is available at Doug’s Bar, 1901 Club and Cenex. “The goal of this day is for everyone to have a good time and see what Fairmount is all about,”Spear said.

The events are as follows:

1-5 p.m. People Mover Town Tours - starting at the senior center, the tour will highlight many of the town’s beautiful features;

1-5 p.m. All Fairmount Alumni Social - at both the Fairmount Community Center Legion room and the Fairmount Senior Citizens Center. The school will be open for tours;

2 p.m. Kiddie Parade - prelude to the 125th Anniversary parade. Children are asked to meet at the school “U;”

2 p.m.- 125th Anniversary

Parade - immediately following kiddie parade;

3 p.m.Youngster Scavenger Hunt and Games - meet at the park by the school.

8 p.m.-12 a.m. Old Time Dance at the Park.The dance will move into the school gym if it rains. There is a $5 admission for this dance;

9 p.m.-1 a.m. Street Dance on Main.This dance will move to the Community Center if it rains. There is also a $5 charge for attending this dance. The community is holding a

supper from 5-7 p.m. at the

Community Center. Spear

said this meal was by reserva-

tion only and all available tick-

ets have already been pur-

chased. However, the city’s

restaurants are open for busi-

ness and will gladly serve a de-

licious meal,he said.

“We invite everyone to Fair-

mount this Saturday,”he said.

“We hope you stay for the day.”

Comments

Veronica A wrote on Jun 19, 2009 10:12 AM:

" I used to go this schoool and its a very good school and I really like and miss it but i have moved on and now and a better person but I really liked that school and I hope it lasts for ever!!!!!! Class of 05-06 "




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Marie wrote on Aug 6, 2008 12:27 PM:

" Mr Smith owes the Geffres an apology? How about the Geffres apologize to the community of Hankinson. In two short years that family has torn apart a school, a community, family and friends. They have showed no respect for Hankinson. Hankinson is not their community! It's time for the Geffres to move on. "




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MARY wrote on Aug 5, 2008 11:53 AM:

" AFTER ALL IS SAID AND DONE, I THINK OUR SUPERINTENDENT JESS SMITH OWES THE GEFFRE FAMILY A PUBLIC APOLOGY FOR SOME OF HIS COMMENTS TO THE PRESS. AFTER ALL, HE VICTIMIZED THEM PUBLICLY. IT ISN'T LIKE HE'S TOO BUSY PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN! "




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Ben wrote on Jul 30, 2008 12:21 AM:

" I think he resigned because he knew that people would find out the truth if that meeting took place.....how come after all the media he hyped up to make the Geffres llok bad, did he change his mind and resign?....in my opinion he did it to save his own skin "




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Vern wrote on Jul 28, 2008 9:37 PM:

" I agree with the previous poster that this was not about the girls getting playing time. He should probably not be allowed to teach at any age level ever again. "




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Kaye wrote on Jul 27, 2008 8:33 PM:

" There is more to this than just the Geffre's complaints and Jess Smith knows it, why doesn't he just come clean about everything and all complaints there has been on Gravalin in the past three years,he has been covering up and sweeping under the rug so to speak. This isn't just about parents that didn't think their girls got to play enough. Shouldn't the first duty of his position be to protect our children. "




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