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2009
OK Jamboree October 16 & 17, 2009
The OK Jamboree for 2009 was held on October 16 -17, 2009.
The events were as follows: 10/16 Friday --
9:30
- 2:30 Set up tents, tables,
chairs 10/17 Saturday - 8:00
- 1:00 - Chili and Beans Cookin - Bilski
Brothers 1:00
- 1:30 - Keith Rekieta and Dee Wilganowski 2:00 - 1st Serving -- Chili, Beans, Cornbread 4:00
- Polka Mass and Choir -- Father Celso Yu 7:00
- 10:30 - Charles Nemec Band
The 19th OK Jamboree had its 2nd Polka Mass with Choir at 4:00 pm on
October 17, 2009. Father Celso Yu
celebrated the Mass with a Choir of 9 members singing beautiful songs and the
Charles Nemec Band provided the Polka melodies (see Polka Mass and Choir and
Charles Nemec Band Sections).
The members of the Choir were
Lisa Yezak, Joyce Bielamowicz, Megan Czajkowski Chernoski, Dori Johnson,
Rosemary Wilganowski, Kie Bill Czajkowski, Marvin Bielamowicz, Danny Oldham, and
Bro Gene Bixler.
The Charles Nemec Band members included Charles and David Nemec, Eddie
Miller, Harold Strand, Ron Slafko, and Richard Dixon.
Keith Rekieta and Dee Wilganowski were married at 1:00 pm
(see Keith and Dee Wedding Section).
Everyone seemed to have formed a very quick line when announcements for
"Time to Eat"
were made at 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm.
The all famous and tasty Chili and Beans made by the Bilski Brothers
Otto, Paul and Daniel and Cornbread made by Mary Ann Rekieta were served (see
Chili and Beans Section). All 40
gallons of chili was devoured by 6:00 pm.
Several attendees tested their young and older body joints and danced to
their favorite Charles Nemec Band melodies.
Even Harry Paul Okonski,
95,
danced and listened to his 95th "Happy Birthday".
Harry Okonski from Chicago Illinois made many of the past OK Jamborees
and reminisced with many about the Good Ole Days on Tidwell Prairie
where he was born. Mark
Okonski accompanied his dad,
Harry,
and received a few more updates to the Okonski Family Tree which is currently 9
Generations dating back to 1750's.
Again the weather was one of the best ever.
The trees and fields were lush green and provided for some excellent
picture taking background for the various events.
No one got stuck or made ruts in the Hay field which was a concern.
Some of the B-Branch Comanche's celebrated a lot on Ocotober 16, 2009,
Friday, with their various chants and dances and are anxious to see the pictures
and movies made. That Indian
Invasion of the Ranch with the Cowboys/Cowgirls, and Lowboy Riders during the
Trail Ride was described as one of the best Outdoor Theaters ever attended.
Their homemade clothes and bows and arrows were a sight to see.
Many are already planning for the next year Ok Jamboree.
Many people volunteered to assist with the Getting Ready, Pitching Tents,
Setting Up Decorations, Cooking Chili & Beans & Cornbread, Proving
plentiful drinks and Entertainment, Placing Garbage in Trash Cans and Cleaning
Up afterwards.
After a good night of rest, many attended the St Mary's Bazaar the next
day. Many thanks were received
for a couple of days of "Just Having A-Lot of Fun". Hope to see everyone next year. God Bless!
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