The Polka Stampede 2005

The Polka Stampede is the first of 3 special events the polka club hosts throughout the year.  Held in early March at the Polish hall in Madison IL,  two local bands alternate throughout the day.  It's a lot of fun as you can tell from the photos and is a good money maker for the club.  In 2005 we had our largest crowd ever and it was a nice mix of first timers and seasoned veterans.  Young and "youth challenged" all had a great time.

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Mike & Barb Bergmire sport the largest cowboy hats.  They're a little hard to dance in. Chester Kopec shows off his new nose ring. Click picture to enlarge.
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Buddies:  Tom Markovic, Fran Janik, Tony Piechnik, Eva Wojcicki Dianne & Marion Kujawa from Ashley, IL
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Last row: Ed & Dorothy Warhol, Stanley Myrda, John Chmielewski; Middle: Adeline Chmielewski, Ray Adamick, Front Marie Adamick Donna Eckberg & Bill Schaffer - great dancers with plenty of style, and always big smiles.
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Ed and Regina Forys plan and hire the bands for many of the events held at the Polish hall

 Evelyn Belt & Dennis Stock came all the way from Jefferson City to attend the event.

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Mike Bergmire, Ron Andracsek, MaryAnn Frost and Marcella Jurkowski point to the guilty party - Leonard Frost (with hands up).  He spilled a drink on the dance floor.

Jim Wroblewski models a dandy hat.

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Dave & Sue Martin, Claire & Ron Andracsek - friends and neighbors that enjoy dressing up.

Joe & Eleanor Kania - having a great time at the Stampede
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Back row:  Jerry and Chris Frailey
Front row: Vernon Kunz and Marcella Hampel		 Margot Scheck, Wil Degenhardt, Renate Edwards - best of show in their western wear. 

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Tim Warren & Carol Wroblewski were the big winners in our 50/50 raffle - their $20 purchase yielded $60 in return. Wanda & Jack Titterington - Jack found these great chicken overalls and was brave enough to wear them.

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Al & Barb Dreas - WHCO Polka Party - Saturday mornings

Debbie & Joe Wondolowski WCBW Polka Celebration Saturday mornings

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Left  to Right:  Norman & Louise Kreitner, Enedina & Don Clark, Theresa Jordan & Bob Galik, Frances Gajewski, Bee Barney, Ann Muich - They arrive early to get the tables closest to the band and dance floor.  They're always first on the floor.

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Left to Right:  Jack & Joann Fedak, Marci & Joe Kuc, Gerry & Manuel Lopez, Lil & Chester Kopec.  This gang is responsible for selling 50/50 ticket sales at all of the club's functions. Jack, Joe and Chester hold office positions for the polka club.

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Front  Sarah Bradley,Kaitlyn Nulsen, Jared Bird, Justin Manzella
Back  Wentzel Bradley, Frieda Bradley.  First time at attending a polka dance for these kids.  They caught on quickly and were great on the dance floor.  Hope to see them at a dance in the future.

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Back: Sharon Hillmer, Barbara Buster, Helen O'Guin
Front: Juliann Burns, Joanne Murphy, Marlene Brandt, Helen Kutosky.  A great group of friends having a good time at Polish Hall.

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