SENIOR CENTER

Please note Dr. Pollens, our traveling foot doctor, will be at the Viking Center on Friday, June 24th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for foot care. New patients are always welcome. Call Judy at 764-3950 for an appointment or she will be calling you soon.

Swedish Festival Horseshoe Winners

First place: Dave Petersen, Second place: Paul Momman, Third place: Brice Baker, and Fourth place: Heath Lietz. Thanks to the festival committee for the additional prize money. Fun was had by all.

Peter Jones Reunion

The 68th Peter J. Jones reunion was held at Calvary Lutheran Church, Swede Home on June 12. Twenty family members and one guest enjoyed a catered chicken dinner. The afternoon was spent visiting and sharing about what family members have been doing. The 2023 reunion will be on Sunday, June 11.

2022 Swedish Festival Pedal Tractor Pull Results

The tractor pull was held Saturday morning. Twenty-six girls and 48 boys competed.

Swedish Festival Car Show Winners

Mayor’s Choice: Steve and Lesa Cropley of Hastings. 1975 AMC Gremlin. Participants’ Choice: Joe Rasmussen of York. 1960 Chevroley Impala. People’s Choice: Jamie Blodgett of Central City. 1968 Pontiac Lemans Burdette Sisty Memorial Award: Jim Weitzenkamp of Hooper. 1940 Ford 2 door Sedan.

Earl “Helge” Byleen Road Race Results

1 Mile Males 17 and older: First place Weston Piper from York, time 7:20; Second place Adam Bedient from Osborne, Kansas; Third place Dr.

Swedish Festival Parade Winners

Best of Show (best demonstrates the parade theme “Swedish Then, Swedish Now”: Berggren’s Business Award (best entry from a local business): Economy Hometown Market Civic Award (best entry from a civic/non-profit organization): Q150 Family Award (best entry from a family): Dr.

Covenant Home Clips

It is the favorite time of year for many Stromsburg natives who reside at Midwest Covenant Home. Memories return of summers past when perhaps one was the Swedish King or Queen, another helped with the Smorgasbord, while still others participated in various contests or even were in the parade.

Open House

Happy 50th Anniversary! The family of Ken and Pat Everingham would like to invite you to an open house on June 26, 2022 at the Stromsburg Covenant Church from 1 to 5 PM. Please come and help them celebrate. The couple requests no gifts.

Workers need protection from the dangers of heat illness

KANSAS CITY, MO – As Midwest temperatures rise, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers not to ignore the dangers of working in a hot environment – indoors and out – and remember “Water. Rest. Shade.