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the many garage sales around town, people were out shopping for
deals.
The Sons of the American Legion were selling grilled pork chops
throughout the late morning.
Over at Luther Field on the edge of Emden, several teams competed in
a whiffle ball tournament.
Around 2 p.m., people lined the streets of Emden for the homecoming
parade.
The theme was Coast to Coast USA.
At the beginning of the lineup was a military style Humvee.
Next was the Emden American Legions Post 506, Sons of
the American Legion and Emden Auxiliary Unit 506.
The parade’s Grand Marshall was former Emden resident
Dick Reiners, who now lives in Lincoln, but remains involved in the
community of Emden.
2023 Logan County Fair Queen Ellyn Martinez, Junior
Miss Ellie Wrage and Little Miss Kodi Eigenbrod followed behind in a
convertible. It was bittersweet for the fair royalty since it was
the last of many parades they rode in as they come to the end of
their reigns in less than two weeks.
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Heartland Community College was represented by
Jennifer Kirby and Hunter Hawk, the HCC mascot.
As usual, a variety tractors and farm equipment made
by Kubota, John Deere, Farmall and Allis Chalmers were part of the
line up, representing the strong agricultural presence in the
community. One John Deere 3020 Diesel had a sign that said 5th
generation family owner Tate Sheley. The Yontz family has been
farming in the area for 170 years.
A few people were also on Gator and Four wheelers.
Members of the Hartsburg, Emden and Lincoln Rural fire
departments drove fire trucks along the route.
Businesses represented included Sun Ag and Rohlfs Implement. Kevin
Zinser of KZ Auto Body drove his antique automobile.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church float was filled with kids and
advertised their upcoming VBS, which is July 22-26.
Saturday evening, homecoming fun continued with carnival style
games, bouncy houses, a rock climbing wall, face painting and Bingo.
Joe Garcia and Julian Watson provided the musical entertainment.
It was another great homecoming weekend for those who came to enjoy
the festivities.
[Angela Reiners] |
