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Girl Scout Event

Syracuse area girls in grades K-5 are invited to a STEM Monster Party August 28, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. at the Syracuse Public Library. Girls will build a monster and learn more about Girl Scouts. RSVP to Courtney Blackston at CBlackston@GirlScoutsNebraska.org. The party is free. An adult must accompany girl.

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Championship Legion Midget Team of 1965

Sixty years ago, the 1965 Syracuse American Legion Post 100 Midget baseball team won the Class B State Championship title game played at Grant, NE. On their way to the title with a 23-3 record, they defeated Plattsmouth and Harlen in the District, Strang and Blue Hill in the Regional and finally Maywood and Papillion at State. Team members were Mike Lankton, Robert Peterson, Jay Van Housen, Larry Wellman, Perry Woods, Dan Crownover, Ricky Patton, Dick Morrissey, Doug Severs, Tom Patton, Bill Formanack, Dale Kruse, Steve Dean, Bob Brandt. They were coached by Roger Beckman and Tom Lewis and it was the first year of coaching for both.

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Farmer Olympics offers another year of unique challenges

The horse arena on the Otoe County Fairgrounds was the setting for Farmer Olympics on Aug. 2, 2025, a challenge course featuring “farm obstacles”. Three divisions provided opportunities for young to young at heart to participate. This is the third year hosted by the Syracuse FFA Boosters and Alumni. Since the second year, the group has been able to do the event free of charge and as a service to the Otoe County Community. Organizers credit the generosity of businesses and individuals who financially support the event with over 30 supporters helping sponsor the event.

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