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Merriam’s Midway Shows carnival on the midway and the Craft Fair & Sue Souhrada Memorial Quilt Show in the school gym kick off the 73rd Annual Czech Days celebration on Thursday, June 16th. The Tabor Bluebirds baseball game with Lesterville will be at 7:30 p.m. in Leonard Cimpl Park followed by the Rich Schild Memorial fireworks display to conclude the first day of the Czech Days celebration.
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Chris Rezac is a South Dakota native who grew up in Dante. Even though he lives on the east coast and loves sea kayaking, in July he’ll return to his roots.
Read moreAvon’s 18U softball team kicked off its season hosting Tyndall on Wednesday, June 1. In game 1 Tyndall jumped out to an early 1-0 lead. Avon was able to tie the game in the bottom of the 5th but Tyndall sealed it with runs in the 6th. For Avon, Lydia Yost and Macy Voigt led the way with 2 hits apiece. Reece Loewe had a hit, a walk, and scored a run. Sam Brodeen added a RBI. On the mound Yost threw a complete game, giving up 4 hits, 2 earned runs, striking out 9 and walking 3.
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Summer is just around the corner and warm days outside in the sunshine will soon be here. This is the perfect time to remember the importance of sunscreen. The number of sunscreens has increased over the years and the plethora of options can make it confusing when shopping for one that works best for you and your family.
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Though I’m only a fair hand with a fishing rod, my greatest success has come at lilac time – a time when anyone can be successful. For the rest of the year, I have to work at it, and work hard, to be successful.
Read moreAs we move closer to the 605 Unity JAM on Sunday, June 12 and the fun and interesting activities that will be a part of this day it is important to understand that this event is much more than just music, art and food. The fact that the Unity JAM is even taking place is important to note. Some people clearly understand the bigger picture of what this event is about and what can be the eventual outcome for our community as a whole. The Unity Team understands that times are changing, like it or not, and we need to be working together to help make our community better for everyone.
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Ashlyn Koupal took home first in high jump. Detailed results will be in next weeks addition. Photos by Barb Pechous
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