March 29, 2019 – County Line Squares “Alzheimer’s Benefit” Square Dance, Monticello, Caller Abe Maier, Cuer Ken LaBau. Dancers from Afternoon Squares, Ar-Dale Dancers, Beaux & Belles, Cambridge Corners, Crystal Cross Trailers, Dakota Grand Squares, Hot Foot Stompers, Jolly Twirlers, Koronis Nite Owls, Rockin’ Country Dancers, Single Circles, South Metro Stars, Spares & Pairs, TMF Squares, Triple T, Wadena Whirlaways, and Westonka Whirlers joined County Line Squares to raise $2,060 for donation to Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota. Those attending the dance included Cambridge Corners King Arnie and Queen Edna, Hot Foot Stompers Queen Coni, Jolly Promenaders Queen Cindy and King Dan, Spares & Pairs Queen Jennifer and King Barry, County Line Squares Queen Gael and King Doug, RoundUp Editors Jeanine and Bob Maiden, RoundUp Advertising Manager Connie Walker-Pearson, RoundUp Business Managers Cindy and Dan Hoffman, RoundUp Subscription Manager and Enhancin’ Dancin’ Editor Paul Pearson, Callers Mike Driscoll and Bob Maiden, Square Dance Minnesota (SDM) Vice Chair Barry Downs, SDM Treasurer Gael Zachman, SDM Executive Director LeRoy Elfmann, SDM Historian Al Martin, SDM Marketing Director Dee Scott, and SDM Membership Director Mary Kay Amberg. Cambridge Corners and Triple T claimed County Line Squares banenrs. Spares & Pairs and Koronis Nite Owls already have a County Line Squares banner. Beaux & Belles, Rockin’ Country Dancers, and Westonka Whirlers retrieved their banners.
ETTA Square & Rounds
March 27, 2019 – ETTA Square and Rounds Square Dance, St Cloud, Caller Tom Allen, Cuer Sarah Klaphake. County Line Squares danced with ETTA Square & Rounds dancers (see photo above).
Spares & Pairs
March 27, 2019 – Spares & Pairs Square Dance, Bloomington, Caller Larry Fruetel, Cuers Jean and Steve Philson. Single Circles (see photo above) danced with Spares and Pairs.
Kato Plus
March 24, 2019 – Kato Plus Square Dance, Mankato, Caller Abe Maier. Spares & Pairs, South Metro Stars, St Peter Squares, and County Line Squares danced with Kato Plus (see photo above).
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Gospel Plus
March 22, 2019 – Gospel Plus Square Dance, Hopkins, Caller Tom Allen. Dancers (see photo above) from Ar-Dale Dancers, Beaux & Belles, County Line Squares, Dakota Grand Squares, Hot Foot Stompers, Jolly Promenaders, Single Circles, South Metro Stars, Spares & Pairs, Square & Twirl, Triple T, Wandering Wheels, and Westonka Whirlers danced with Gospel Plus. Also present were County Line Squares Queen Gael and King Doug, Hot Foot Stompers Queen Coni, Jolly Promenaders Queen Cindy and King Ron, Westonka Whirlers Queen Debbie and King Fred, Spares & Pairs Queen Jennifer and King Barry, Come Square Dance Chair Vince Dahlheimer, RoundUp Editors Jeanine and Bob Maiden, Square Dance Minnesota (SDM) Vice Chair Barry Downs, SDM Treasurer Gael Zachman, SDM Executive Director LeRoy Elfmann, SDM Historian Al Martin, SDM Marketing Director Dee Scott, and SDM Membership Director Mary Kay Amberg.
Beaux & Belles
March 20, 2019 – Beaux & Belles Square Dance and Graduation, St Cloud, Caller Tom Allen. Dancers from Rockin’ Country Dancers, Koronis Nite Owls, Jolly Twirlers, County Line Squares, and Beaux & Belles welcomed new Beaux & Belles members (see photo above) to the square dance community.
County Line Squares
March 18, 2019 – County Line Squares “Graduation” Square Dance, Monticello, Caller Abe Maier. Twelve new members completed their training and joined County Line Squares (see photo above).
Westonka Whirlers
March 17, 2019 – Westonka Whirlers “A Royal Affair” Square Dance, Mound, Caller Bryan Bush, Cuer Ken LaBau. Spares & Pairs (see photo above) and Dakota Grand Squares (see photo below) claimed Westonka Whirlers banners. Westonka Whirlers crowed their new royalty – Queen Debbie and King Fred.
First City Squares
March 17, 2019 – First City Squares “St Patrick’s Day” Square Dance, Bemidji, Caller Abe Maier. Dancers from County Line Squares, First City Squares, Friendly Squares, Pairs & Squares (Fort Frances, ON), and Grand Rapids were present (see photo above).