Parade Photos:

Everyone who saw it agreed, the parade was a major success.  The Crosby VFW Color Guard lead off with a special presentation of plaques to three Ambrose families in honor of Sam Sortland, Loren Torkelson and Al Lewis who were all prisoners of war.

The Color Guard was followed by antique and classic cars, trucks, tractors, kids, clowns, military vehicles, and a variety of home-made floats.  Of particular note was the Golden Days float conceived and created by the Ness family.  If prizes had been awarded, this float would have taken the blue-ribbon. 

Thank you to everyone who participated. A special thank you to the Canadians who brought their amazing vintage vehicles down from Saskatchewan.  And another thank you to Butch Haugland for doing a great job of announcing.

Click here to see photos of many of the parade entries.
There were so many it is impossible to show them all.
Sincerest apologies if you were left out.

Centennial Trail Ride:

The three day trail ride began on Thursday, July 6 and ended with the parade on Saturday, July 8.

 
Click here for photos of many of the trail riders as they paraded down Main Street.

Antique Quilt Display:

The antique quilt exhibit, assembled by Joy Miller Schlarb with help from cousin Karen Miller Proft, was a highlight for visiting quilters.  The Ambrose Fire Hall provided the venue for fourteen vintage quilts brought in from the local area and from around the country.  These were arranged on old wooden drying racks, the kind your grandmother had out in the laundry room.

Each quilt has its own unique story and is treasured by its owner.  Thank you all for sharing your treasures:

Brenda Dahlke Casteel
Diane Thomte Clinton
Helen Dahlke
R. Melzar Davis, III
Randi Knutson
Scott Knutson
Arlene Myers
Karen Miller Proft
Joy Miller Schlarb

Click here for photos of the Quilt Display.

Dollars for Scholars:

There are still two 30" wide x 6" high panoramic photographs available from the Divide County Area Dollars for Scholars.  These nicely detailed photos offer a birds-eye view of 1917 Ambrose.  To order, please send a request along with your donation of $35 or more to:

Divide County Area Dollars for Scholars
P. O. Box 56
Crosby, ND 58730

Raffle Results:

Three separate drawings were held during the evening of the celebration.

The Commemorative Winchester 30-30 Rifle was won by Joe Radenic, rural Ambrose.

Click here for a detailed view of the engraved stock

The Queen Size Quilt bearing a special Centennial label was won by Norman Hagen, rural Ambrose.

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This 84 x 100 inch Queen Size Quilt pieced by Nona Garbel and Jan Jacobson
and quilted by Jan was assembled from over 2,000 pieces of material.

We Welcome Donations:

Contributions to support the Ambrose Centennial Committee's efforts can be made out to the "City of Ambrose" and mailed to:

Anne Torgeson
P. O. Box 174
Ambrose, ND 58833

Your generosity is appreciated!   Click here for the list of Centennial sponsors.

Ambrose History books on sale now!

Two Ambrose history books were printed to mark the July 8, 2006 Ambrose Centennial Celebration.  There are still a limited number of books available.

Send a check for US $10.00 per book, plus $1.50 for mailing, payable to:

"Ambrose Centennial Committee"
Donna Haslett-Nelson
P. O. Box 197
Crosby, ND 58730-0197

Order two or more books and get free shipping now through
September 30, 2006 - while supplies last!

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