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May 23, 2007 What's Happening? Fishing Tournament There's still time to sign up for the Akron Fishing Tournament June 9-10. Contact Jay Dirks. Library programs The Akron Public Library is beginning is summer programs. Retirement Open House All are invited to a Retirement Open House for city employes Bob Klemme and Stan Rolfes Tues., May 29, 6 p.m. at City Hall. See ad on Page 23. Public Notice Please conserve on the amount of water that you use during the next month. The City will be draining the water tower for maintenance purposes. Akron on Business Spotlight Watch KTIV Channel 4 Friday, May 25 at 9:47 a.m. for the Siouxland Business Spotlight which will feature Sue Higman and Meriele Wilmot promoting Akron's City- Wide Open House. Blood Bank The SIouxland Blood Bank will be in Akron Friday, June 1, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First National Bank for a community blood drive. Quasquinews Men don't forget to begin growing your beards for the Quasquicentennial beard contest. Several options are available for food stands during the Quasquicentennial celebration. Contact SherriMcKee, 568-3100 or 565-2252, ASAP if you are planning a stand or would like a stand. Food stands are open to anyone or a group who would like to raise some funds. The history book committee is still accepting histories through June 16. Drop them off at City Hall or The Akron Hometowner.
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The 54 members of the Akron-Westfield Class of 2007 send their hats flying after receiving their diplomas Sunday during graduation ceremonies held at the school.
Memorial Day Program May 28, 2007 Akron City Park
Program follows parade which begins at 10 a.m.
Invocation...............................................Rev. Carla Nelson National Anthem.........Akron-Westfield High School Band Pledge of Allegiance....................................Marge Dykstra Welcome.....................................Mayor Harold Higman, Jr. Wreath Presentation........Nelda Hultgren & Marge Dykstra Logan's Order.............................................Joshua Mahaney In Flanders Fields..................................Carissa Westergard Gettysburg Address......................................Nicholas Parks Stars and Stripes Forever...............A-W High School Band Memorial Day Address......................................Arden Gale America......................................A-W High School Band Reading of Flag Roster...........................Marvin Hitzemann Dedication of New Flags...................................Stan Rolfes Salute to the Dead...................Albert E. Hoschler Post 186 Taps...................................................................Earl Hiliker Benediction............................................Rev. Carla Nelson
Seven flags to be dedicated during Memorial Day program Elmer Anderson WWII Army Fred R. Claesson, Jr. WWII Army Vincent E. Feauto WWII Navy Air Corp Donald L. Kiewel WWII Air Force Calvin Robertson WWII Army Wendell C. Snow WWII Army Air Corp Leo Weidenfeller WWII Army
Tracksters do well at state track meet
The six members of the Akron-Westfield track team, who qualified for state, represented the school district well at the state track meet in Des Moines May 17-19. Placing the highest for the Westerners was Kyle Groon, placing third in the long jump with a jump of 20'5.75. The first place jump was 21'4/75. Kyle also finished in 17th place in the high jump with a jump of 6'. Next highest was Shelby Johnson who placed fifth in the discus with a throw of 114'7. The first place throw was 117'2. Kalen Kluender ran the 400 hurdles in 58.94 which gave him 18th place out of 24. Jordan Harris ran the 400 meter hurdles in 1:07.78 which gave her 11th place. Karly Groon jumped 4'10 in the high jump which gave her 13th place. She also ran the 100 meter dash in 13.72 which gave her 20th place. Tana Colt ran the 3,000 meter run in 11:37.70 putting her in 22nd place.
See state track photos next week.
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