Saturday, Feb. 14 was the night for the Lance Creek Community Family Valentine Dinner. After a five year absence, the church ladies decided it was time to ‘bring back’ the tradition and they went ‘all out’ by transforming the school gym into an eloquent atmosphere complete with lamp lighting, candles and netting with white lights. The buffet line was spread with a variety of salads & vegetables ‘carried- in’ along with roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy and homemade rolls. There were also two tables of delicious desserts to suit anybodies’ sweet tooth. The school gym was appropriately renamed the “Sugar Shack” for the evening. Approximately ninety guests were in attendance including children representing 30 area families.
Babysitting was provided after the completion of the meal by some of the older youth in attendance who entertained the kids with a movie next door in the school modular. The adults were entertained by Mike & Faith Ball from Douglas. They sang several songs including “The Love of God” & “Love Crucified a Rose” accompanied by their daughter Feilynn who also sang and played the guitar. Their son Borden read a love poem. Mike & Faith also performed for the crowd the humorous rendition of “Will You Marry Me” comparing it to Gary Walker’s proposal to Vonda fifty years ago to the date. Special guests, Don & Marlene Dillavou, from Billings, MT. were in attendance and Don entertained the adults with an impromptu performance of a few of his impressions.
The evening concluded with the traditional Lance Creek version of the “Newlywed Game”. Couples graciously volunteering for the game included: Rex & Barb Biehler, Ken & LeAnn Dixon, Shannon & Teri Bruegger, and Dwight & Shelly Krein. Congratulations go to the Dixon’s who went home with the winning prize: matching ‘red-neck’ negligee (apron) and red-hot-chili-pepper boxers! This year’s dinner was attended by some honored alumni: Travis & Katie (McGuire) Krein, Eric & Linda (McGuire) Randall, Wray & Karen (McGuire) Lovitt.
Babysitting was provided after the completion of the meal by some of the older youth in attendance who entertained the kids with a movie next door in the school modular. The adults were entertained by Mike & Faith Ball from Douglas. They sang several songs including “The Love of God” & “Love Crucified a Rose” accompanied by their daughter Feilynn who also sang and played the guitar. Their son Borden read a love poem. Mike & Faith also performed for the crowd the humorous rendition of “Will You Marry Me” comparing it to Gary Walker’s proposal to Vonda fifty years ago to the date. Special guests, Don & Marlene Dillavou, from Billings, MT. were in attendance and Don entertained the adults with an impromptu performance of a few of his impressions.
The evening concluded with the traditional Lance Creek version of the “Newlywed Game”. Couples graciously volunteering for the game included: Rex & Barb Biehler, Ken & LeAnn Dixon, Shannon & Teri Bruegger, and Dwight & Shelly Krein. Congratulations go to the Dixon’s who went home with the winning prize: matching ‘red-neck’ negligee (apron) and red-hot-chili-pepper boxers! This year’s dinner was attended by some honored alumni: Travis & Katie (McGuire) Krein, Eric & Linda (McGuire) Randall, Wray & Karen (McGuire) Lovitt.
