Duke Wenzel from the True Dakotan took pictures of the group and Diane Scheel Roeber, Lane Graduate, offered the prayer.

Several door prizes were awarded prior to the business meeting which was called to order by Dennis Scheel, alumni association president. Minutes of the July 5, 2008 were read and approved with no new additions or corrections. The financial report was given and approved, also. The family of Wilma Miller Noyes made a memorial donation in the amount of $600.00 to the alumni association. Monies to be used for renovating and keeping up the Trojan Park in Lane.

Dennis thanked all who had assisted in any way to make this reunion a success and asked those attending to give Jon and Carla Niemeyer a round of applause for the delicious meal that they prepared for us. Norm Tapken offered a couple of “clean” jokes which everyone enjoyed.

The group recognized Alta Noltensmeier Beckman, a 1929 graduate, for her recently celebrated 100th birthday. Donetta Neelan Casane from Florida was introduced as having come the farthest. Dorothy Lillehaug Erickson from the Class of 1940 was presented with a corsage and free dinner, a gift from her classmate, Lowell Endahl from Alexandria, VA. The Class of 1960 were introduced as celebrating their 50th reunion. A moment of silence was offered in memory of Mrs. Rosemary Swenson, a former school teacher in Lane, who was recently killed in a truck-car accident near Woonsocket.

There being no old business, the group voted to have our next reunion in two years to be held on Saturday, June 30. 2012 at the Springs Inn again for a noon buffet.

Viola Fuerst, Secretary-Treasurer of the Alumni Association, tendered her resignation after having donated 30 years to the alumni. She received a generous round of applause for her dedication to the association and was given a potted plant for her many years of service. The new slate of officers were presented and approved. They are: Elton Kaus, president; Terry Scheel, vice president; Dennis Scheel, secretary-treasurer and Patricia Schroeder Adam, member-at-large.

Before the meeting adjourned, Dennis reported that there were approximately 25 more Lane Centennial Books available to be sold.

The group were invited to stay and visit during the afternoon at the cafe or they could meet over in Lane at the community center/museum. Several returned to Lane and enjoyed reminiscing with old friends and classmates. Cookies, bars, coffee and cold drinks were served throughout the afternoon.

Even the rain that came during the afternoon, did not deter the wonderful time that everyone enjoyed. The mosquitos, also seemed to enjoy all those who were having a fun day.

Again thanks to all alumni that helped in any way to make this reunion such a success. It takes dedicated members attending our meetings and making suggestions that makes the final outcome a true success and appreciated by all those who return back to their “home town”.

The second half of the Lane group at their reunion luncheon