Newsletter 325 Center Ave P.O. Box 33 Ashton, NE 68817 ashtonnecc@nctc.net ashtoncommunityclub.weebly.com 2018 ASHTON DAYS JUNE 29, 30 and JULY 1, 2018 A Y E A R I N R E V I E W A Casino Bus trip was held Sunday, October 8th. Residents and neighbors of Ashton rode a charter bus to Council Bluffs, IA. There was fun and games along the way and even more fun at the casino! CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES In the north room the brick wall has been sealed and a fire place was installed. Wainscoting is up on all the walls. Work was also completed on the back outside brick wall. We continue to work on painting all the walls in the north room. Fundraisers will be held during Ashton Days and throughout the year to help us complete the renovation. Donations can also be sent to the at PO Box 33, Ashton, NE 68817 ASHTON COMMUNITY CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS The awarded two scholarships this year. The following recipients will each receive a $500 scholarship. Ethan Goc, son of Mark and Sue Goc. Ethan will be attending Central Community College in Hastings studying Diesel Technology. Kinley Krzycki, daughter of Kevin Krzycki and Kelly Phillips. Kinley will attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney majoring in Accounting. Congratulations Ethan and Kinley! Halloween Party Princesses, ghosts and superheroes roamed the streets of Ashton on Halloween. Afterwards they gathered at the Legion to enjoy hot dogs and cupcakes. Decorated and carved pumpkin contests were held. Costume judging also took place. COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER A traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings was enjoyed by those attending. The dinner, provided by the Ashton Community Club was held on November 19th.
A Y E A R I N R E V I E W Christmas in the Village Ashton s Christmas celebration was held on Saturday, December 2nd. Santa arrived at the Legion welcomed by a host of young ones. Chili and hot dogs were served. Vendors gathered at the Legion. Horse and wagon rides were provided by Kevin Williams. Following Santa s visit, Oak Creek Saloon held a dance featuring the Chelewski Brothers. A Day at the Horse Races Ashton Day was held at Fonner Park on Sunday, March 19th. Ashton businesses that sponsored a race were: Maschka s Sausage Shop, Ksionzek Farms, Megan Ritz Photography, Oak Creek Saloon, Jakubowski Farms, Ashton Feed & Grain, Ashton State Bank and. Thank you to everyone that sponsored a race. Thank you to all those who came out and enjoyed the day at the races. A special Thank You to Jerome and Jeanette Siwinski for the beautiful Christmas tree they donated to the Legion. The Easter Bunny made a special stop in Ashton on Saturday, March 31st. Although the weather felt like winter the Easter Bunny still drew in a great crowd. Current Officers and Board Members Sue Goc - President Roger Lewandowski - Vice-President Erika Goc - Treasurer Jeff Harrington - Secretary Candy Jakubowski Marcene Kaslon Bob Ksionzek Trevor Ritz Jess Stanczyk ASHTON PIE BAKE OFF This year the is accepting all types of pies for their pie contest. Baked or not, fruit or pudding, cookie crumb crust or a rolled out flakey pie crust - we want them all. Bring your pies to the Ashton Community Center on Saturday July 1 st between 1:00 pm and 2:45 pm. There will be prizes awarded for first through third in the categories of Men, Women, and Youth (Under age 16). There will also be a Grand Champion selected from all the entrants. The fee for each pie entered is either $5 or a second pie of the same kind being entered in the contest. Pies will be judged on appearance (before and after slicing), taste, complexity and overall appeal. Stay for the free BBQ that evening and enjoy a piece of great pie for dessert. Winners of the pie contest will be announced with prizes awarded during a break in the festivities during the evening. Marcene Kaslon can be contacted at (308) 738-2134 for more information.
17th Annual ASHTON TRACTOR PULL Friday, June 29th at Roosevelt Park 6:00pm Nebraska Bush Pullers Light Super Stock UNLSS (Unlimited Light Super Stock) Super Farm 4x4 Pickups For more info call John Curlo 308-383-3302 AG OLYMPICS The Loup City FFA will be hosting Ag Olympics at 5pm on Saturday, June 30th. Come on out and test your farm and ranch skills and have a great time! 8TH ANNUAL TRACTOR PARADE POKER RUN Sunday, July 1st Registration from 11:30-1:00 at Roosevelt Park (Ball Field) The Tractor Parade will start at 1:00 at the Ball Field and end back at the Legion in Ashton. All tractors welcome both old and new. ASHTON S 4th ANNUAL RANCH RODEO Saturday, June 30th Check in at 12:00pm Calcutta begins at 12:30pm To sign up call: Cody Kuszak 308-750-2154 Cole Kuszak 308-750-3633 Entries must be received by June 24th. Entry fee will be $200 cash per team. First 15 teams to call will be registered. 5th ANNUAL POLISH STEEPLECHASE Walk, run or bike between the Steeple at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Paplin and the Steeple at St. Francis Church in Ashton (5.2 miles). Non-competitive, just have a good time. Saturday, June 30, 2018 Check in starts at 6:00am in Ashton and event will begin at 7:00am in Paplin and will finish back in Ashton. Entry Fee: $25.00 (Includes a t-shirt) For an entry form call Jeff at Maschka s Sausage Shop 308-571-0599 Entries must be received no later than June 16th. PAT POKORSKI MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The Pat Pokorski Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, August 11th. Please contact Rod Pokorski at 754-8484 or John Hulinksy at 745-5656 to register. 13TH ANNUAL ASHTON POKER RUN SATURDAY, JULY 14TH Any and all vehicles are welcome. Ride it or Drive it - everyone s invited. Sign up from12:00pm to 12:55pm at Oak Creek Saloon in Ashton. For more information contact Nick Mendyk 308-383 383-1774 or Rick Stanczyk 308-750 750-5201. 5201.
Friday, June 29, 2018 Ashton Days June 29, 30 July 1, 2018 6:00pm - 9:00pm Ashton Tractor Pull John Curlo 9:00pm - 1:00am Saturday, June 30, 2018 Street Dance sponsored by Oak Creek Saloon featuring Angie Kriz and The PolkaToons 6:00am Registration Steeple Chase St Francis Church Ashton 7:00am 5th Annual Steeple Chase Run Kirk & Lisa Harrington 8:00am 11:00am Waffle Feed compliments of Whiteway Service Station 11:00am Turtle Races Maria Curlo 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 10:00am - 4:00pm 1:00pm Ranch Rodeo Check In at Roosevelt Park Cody Kuszak Ranch Rodeo Calcutta at Roosevelt Park Ranch Rodeo at Roosevelt Park Polish Heritage Center Open Pie Contest (SEE ATTACHED ARTICLE) Marcene Kaslon 5:00pm 8:00pm Ag Olympics Loup City FFA 5:00pm 8:00pm FREE BBQ (Fire Hall) Maschka s Sausage Shop 7:30pm Cake Auction Roger Lewandowski 8:00pm 12:00pm 10:00pm Street Dance featuring Urkoski Orchestra Badura Fireworks Show Sunday, July 1, 2018 10:00am - 4:00pm Polish Heritage Center Open 11:30am-1:00pm Tractor Poker Run Registration Brian Kaslon 1:00pm Tractor Poker Run Brian Kaslon 5:00pm Sloppy Joe Feed - Legion Dates and times are subject to change. Check our website for schedule updates and changes: ashtoncommunityclub.weebly.com
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