Happy Hopper Newsletter April 2017 Page 1 www.happy-hoppers.com April 2017 HAPPY HOPPERS NEWSLETTER Volume 58 Number 8 President’s Message I have heard about April showers all my life, but never Jan., Feb., March AND April showers. Hoping all this rain isn’t dampening your spirits for having fun and dancing. We have some great dancing to look forward to. That brings sunshine to my heart on these gloomy days. April starts with our big membership meeting, supper and elections, and dance. That will set our stage for another year as a club. We have our anniversary dance, “Fiesta de la Noche,” May 6 th . Get ready for a wonderful evening with Darrell Kalmbach calling and Tami Helms cueing. May 21 st there’s a special dance happening, see more in the upcoming events calendar. I’d also like to take this opportunity to wish you all a blessed Easter and spring season of new beginnings. See you across a square! A round 1953 a group of young and not so young Ridgefield people under the sponsorship of the Pekin Ferry Grange began square dance lessons. Herman Pederson was our first caller. As this lively club grew larger, they moved to the Pioneer Grange to dance. The Pekin Ducks were the beginning of big things in the square dance community. Then in 1959 the club organized and joined the Evergreen Council as Happy Hoppers. Many more clubs were around then but only one (the Buzzin’ Bees) is older than the Hoppers. Even from the very first, fun was the top priori - ty. Guest callers from all over the Northwest kept many visitors coming. Pioneer Grange became too small so the next move was to Sara Grange. After remodeling, replacing the roof and restoring, the Happy Hopper Hayloft became the place to dance for many years. During this time Jim Hattrick became our permanent caller in 1977. (Continued on page 5) Original material provided by Barbara Hayden-Colwil (Charter Member) Revised: April 2008
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Happy Hopper Newsletter April 2017 Page 1
www.happy-hoppers.com April 2017
HAPPY HOPPERS NEWSLETTER
Volume 58 Number 8
President’s Message
I have heard about April showers all my life, but never
Jan., Feb., March AND April showers. Hoping all this
rain isn’t dampening your spirits for having fun and dancing.
We have some great dancing to look forward to. That brings
sunshine to my heart on these gloomy days. April starts with
our big membership meeting, supper and elections, and
dance. That will set our stage for another year as a club. We
have our anniversary dance, “Fiesta de la Noche,” May 6th.
Get ready for a wonderful evening with Darrell Kalmbach
calling and Tami Helms cueing. May 21st there’s a special
dance happening, see more in the upcoming events calendar.
I’d also like to take this opportunity to wish you all a blessed
Easter and spring season of new beginnings. See you across
a square!
A round 1953 a group of young and not so young
Ridgefield people under the sponsorship of the
Pekin Ferry Grange began square dance lessons.
Herman Pederson was our first caller. As this lively
club grew larger, they moved to the Pioneer Grange
to dance. The Pekin Ducks were the beginning of
big things in the square dance community.
Then in 1959 the club organized and joined the
Evergreen Council as Happy Hoppers. Many more
clubs were around then but only one (the Buzzin’
Bees) is older than the Hoppers.
Even from the very first, fun was the top priori-
ty. Guest callers from all over the Northwest kept
many visitors coming. Pioneer Grange became too
small so the next move was to Sara Grange. After
remodeling, replacing the roof and restoring, the
Happy Hopper Hayloft became the place to dance for
many years. During this time Jim Hattrick became
our permanent caller in 1977.
(Continued on page 5)
Original material provided by Barbara Hayden-Colwil (Charter Member) Revised: April 2008
Happy Hopper Newsletter April 2017 Page 2
General membership meeting and election of officers Potluck dinner at 5:00 P.M. (Bring your favorite dish to share, such as a
hot dish, a salad or dessert which would serve at least eight people.)
Membership meeting and election will follow dinner
Pre Rounds 7:30 to 8:00 P.M.
Plus Dancing 8:00 to 10:30 P.M.
I scream, you scream,
we all scream for ice cream!
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Anne Harrison relaxes during a break in dancing.
Ann Funkhouser and Gail Hanson promenade in their
square to the great calling of Jim Hattrick. Welcome
to our club Gail and Ann.
Jim Martinez and Raeleen DeGrandpre show their
smooth round dancing style.
Obviously Ron and Emily Chase are having a good
time during the March 18 dance.
The following photos were taken during our March 18, 2017 dance.
Happy Hopper Newsletter April 2017 Page 4
Ilona Gilzow and Marc Kahn complete a move and
get ready for the call that follows.
Bryan Jones swings his favorite partner, his wife
Katie Jones.
Melissa James dancing with Gil Shoemaker during a
tip. Are they having fun, or what?
Glenn & Sharon Driscoll take time out during the
March 18 dance.
Ron & Joane Eby anticipate the next call in the tip.
Will diamond circulate be the next call?
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Plans were begun to construct a larger dancing
facility where larger groups could dance. Ground
breaking for the Clark County Square Dance Center
began on July 1, 1978. On December 16, 1978, the
Hoppers held a beginners jamboree at the new dance
hall. Upon completion of the hall the Grand Opening
of the square dance center was held on January 21,
1979.
All did not always run smoothly over the years,
and in the early 1980’s a split within the club reduced
the ranks somewhat. But new dancers continued to
replace the ones who dropped out. In April 2009 the
Happy Hoppers celebrated their 50th anniversary
along with the 32nd anniversary of Jim Hattrick as the
caller/cuer for the club. The theme for the
anniversary dance was “Hawaii Five-0”.
Over the years many dedicated club members
have contributed their time and money to insure a
future for the Hoppers. May their efforts and friend-
ships both on and off the dance floor continue the
legacy of square dancing for the enjoyment of the
next generation.
(Happy Hoppers History, continued from page 1)
N ow and then time goes by too quickly,
and we fail to recognize annual events.
Your Happy Hoppers membership dues
come to mind as one of those dates it’s easy
to overlook. If you have forgotten to renew
your membership, there is still time to take
care of the oversight.
One of the benefits you receive with
your membership is insurance through our
state federation for injuries you may suffer
in the event you accidently fall or trip dur-
ing a dance.
If you decide to renew your member-
ship, please make your check payable to
the Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club.
Membership dues should be given to our
club treasurer, Melody Mitchell. Annual
club membership dues are currently set at
$15.00 per person or $30.00 for a couple.
By Rex Tolstrup
Elsie Cain shares a laugh with her hus-
band, Mike, while they swing in their
“home” position.
Don & Joanne Oja promenade around their
square.
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April Birthdays April Anniversaries
CELEBRATIONS
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Herb Randall
Ron Eby
Fay Kahn
Darrell Mitchell
Carla Barnell
Frances Montgomery
Florence Gross
Glenn & Sharon Driscoll
Dell & Gayle Dettmar
Ron & Emily Chase
Jon & Kathy Rawitzer
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T here’s an Anniversary
Celebration Square Dance
coming up in May.
Melissa James will be
marking her 10th year of survival
from breast cancer.
This is a wonderful
opportunity to attend a fun dance
and help a great cause.
Sunday, May 21st at the
Hazel Dell Grange, Jim Hattrick
will be calling and cueing .
This will be a great dance
that all levels can attend. The
dance is from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00
P.M. and will be a fundraiser for
the Kearney Breast Cancer
Center at Peace Health Hospital.
Door donation will be $6 per
person. There will be a Split-the-
Pot and other creative ways you
can win prizes and help raise
some funds. Please get it on your
calendars and come help Melissa
celebrate and help others at the
same time. Bring your friends!!
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President Melissa James
Vice Presidents Tom & Liza Halpenny
Secretary Matt & Lise Driggers
Treasurer Melody & Darrell Mitchell
PAC Delegates Gil Shoemaker
and Bob Nichols
Evergreen Council Delegates
Bryan & Katie Jones
Past President Randy & Jackie Amundson
Web Master Lise & Matt Driggers
Visitations Danny & Carol Williamson
Newsletter Rex & Jean Tolstrup
Club Reporter Marc & Fay Kahn
Kitchen Lew & Bev Poland
Caller/Cuer Jim (Judy) Hattrick
VISITATION NOTES By Carol and Danny Williamson
M arch 10th was an extra fun visitation to
Kelso-Longview. There were 22
Happy Hoppers having a great time with the
R Square D Square Dance Club. Adam
Christman was the caller, and Lonnie Sycks
was the cuer. There were six squares most
of the night. So many people were on the
floor that we “checker-boarded.”
Thank you to everyone who joined us at
this early Saint Patrick’s dance! Fun was
had by all with our old friends as well as the
new friends we made on Friday.
Our next visitation is to Fairway Village
here in Vancouver on April 24th. The dance
is on a Monday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
There is a wonderful lunch break at 1:30.
You are encouraged to bring a side dish to
share. Craig Abercrombie will be calling
and cueing. Please come and join the fun!
Hope to see you across a square soon!
May God bless you all!
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UPCOMING DANCES & EVENTS
Happy Hoppers Square Dance Lessons Continue Final month of the 2016 - 2017 session will end on April 24
Melissa James’ Ten Year Cancer Free Celebration Square Dance Jim Hattrick calling and cueing Fundraiser for Kearney Breast Cancer Center
from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. Mainstream dance
65th Washington State Square Dance Festival “Create A Dream in 2017”
Featured caller: Mike Seastrom and featured cuers: TJ & Bruce Chadd
The Spokane County Fair and Expo Center will be the location of the 2017 State
Festival. 404 North Havana Street, Spokane, WA
Square & Folk Dance Federation of Washington Annual Leadership Seminar Featured caller & keynote speaker will be Craig Abercrombie. Cuer: Mary Parsons
Circle 8 Ranch, 651 Lund Lane, Cle Elum, WA 98922
2017 Oregon Summer Festival “It’s A Capital Idea”
Featured caller: Johnny Preston, featured cuers: Rey & Sherry Garza
Blanchet Catholic School, 4373 Market Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301 (July 14th, “The Crew” will call at 2:30 to 4:00 P.M. on the Capital, 900 Court St. N.E.)
