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Wilber CzechMuseum9 a.m.-6 p.m.

“Poetic History of Wilber, Czech dictionaries, “Tales of the Czechs,” cookbooks and other books, rag rugs

and costume display!

Church ServicesCatholic Mass

Czech traditional hymnsSaturday 6 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m.

510 N. Wilson St.

Community ServiceSunday 8:15 a.m.Outdoor Theater

Wilber Alumni BandSchedule

2 p.m. Saturday .........Parade5 p.m. Saturday ........Concert Wilber Sokol Hall10:15 a.m. Sunday ............. Wilber Care Center2 p.m. Sunday ............Parade

CAMPERS ONLY

Showers and restroom facilities at the Municipal

Swimming Pool (1 1/2 blocks south of bandstand) will be

open from 6-10 a.m. both days.

No towels furnished.

Home of the Miss Czech-Slovak

US Pageant

Czech Capital of the USA

Nebraska Czechs of WilberLarry D. Shestak, President & the Czech Festival Team

For more information call 402-821-3233 or visit

www.nebraskaczechsofwilber.com

Pre-Festival Celebration • THURSDAY, AUGUST 17-10 p.m. Legion Bingo - All ages. 25¢ per card ......................................... 3rd & Wilson7:30-11:30 p.m. Hotel Wilber ......................................................................................Beer Garden7:30-11:30 p.m. The Chelewski Brothers .................................................................... Free Dance

Featuring the Wilber Czech Dancers at Hotel Wilber at 7:30 p.m. Special appearance by Wilber Alumni Band

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 p.m. Vendors Open for Business. ...............................................................Downtown1-3 p.m. Czech Bingo ......................................................................Czech Cultural Center1-9 p.m. Art Show ............................................. ..............................Czech Cultural Center2-5 p.m. Costume / Accordion Exhibit ........................................... Kuncl Funeral Home3-4 p.m. Czech Sing-a-long ........................................................... .Czech Cultural Center5-6:30 p.m. Accordion Jamboree ................................................................ Outdoor Theater5-8 p.m. Red Raven Orchestra ............................................................................. Fox Hole6:30 p.m. Community Awards ............................................................................Bandstand6:45 p.m. Wilber Alumni Dancers......................................................................Bandstand7 p.m. Children’s Parade ..............................................................................Main Street7-11 p.m. Band: Little Tavern Band ..............................................................T.J. Sokol Hall7:45-10 p.m. Family Fun Area ....................................................................3rd & Harris Street8 - 9:30 p.m. Wilber Czech Dancers .............................................................. Outdoor Theater8:00 p.m. Little Tuggers Tractor Pull..................................................................Post Office Registration at 7:45 p.m., 8:15 pull time8-11 p.m. Legion Bingo - All ages. 25¢ per card ......................................... 3rd & Wilson8-11 p.m. Chelewski Bros. ................................................................. Legion Park Building8 p.m. Gold Star Martial Arts .........................................................................Bandstand8 p.m.-Close Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE ...................................................... Hotel Wilber9-Midnight Leo Lonnie Trio........................................................................................ Fox Hole9:30 p.m. Tales of the Czechs................................................................... Outdoor Theater

SATURDAY, AUGUST 37:30 a.m. Duck & Dumpling Run ................................................................... 3rd & Wilson8 a.m. Sand Volleyball Tournament (Saturday only) ............................... Legion Park9 a.m.-Noon Legion Breakfast Buffet ...................................................Legion Park Building9-1 p.m. Costume / Accordion Exhibit ............................................Kuncl Funeral Home9:30-12:30 p.m. Car Show ................................................................ In Front of Dvoracek Library Sponsored by Wilber-Clatonia FFA & FFA Alumni10 a.m. Czech Heritage Demonstration ..................................... Czech Cultural Center10 a.m. Mini Lesson in Czech - Mila Saskova-Pierce .........................Dvoracek Library10-11:30 a.m. Accordion Jamboree .......................................................................... Bandstand10 a.m.-9 p.m. Art Show ........................................................................... Czech Cultural Center10 a.m.-5 p.m. Quilt Show ..................................................................................Extension Office11 a.m.-10 p.m. Family Fun Area (Closed during Parade) ..........................3rd & Harris Street11:30 a.m. Wilber Czech Dancers ........................................................................ Bandstand11:30 a.m. Czechland Trio ................................................................................ T.J. Sokol HallNoon Introductions-Nat’l Legion Commander, Brett P. Reistad ............ BandstandNoon Introductions-Czech Queens ............................................................. BandstandNoon Czech Heritage Demonstration ..................................... Czech Cultural Center

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August 2, 3 & 4, 2019Wilber, Nebraska

Vítáme Vás“We Welcome You”

1 p.m. Flag-Raising Ceremony ......................................................................Post Office American Legion Post No. 101 & Wilber-Clatonia H.S. Band2 p.m. PARADE Celebrating 100 Years of the American Legion3:15 p.m. Program ..................................................................................... Outdoor Theater

Introductions by Nebraska Czechs of Wilber President Larry Shestak; Mayor Roger Chrans and special guests throughout the afternoon and evening.

3:30-5 p.m. Talent Contest ........................................................................... Outdoor Theater4-5 p.m. Concert Milligan Brass Band ............................................................. Sokol Hall4-7 p.m. Costume / Accordion Exhibit ........................................... Kuncl Funeral Home4-8 p.m. Angie Kriz Band, Papillion .............................................................. Hotel Wilber4 p.m. 13th Annual Bohemian Tractor Pull ...................................... 3rd & School St.5 p.m. Memories of Christine Janda by June Kucera ............. Czech Cultural Center5 p.m. W-C Alumni Band Concert ................................................................. Sokol Hall5-5:15 p.m. Introduction: talent by Wilber Czech Queen, Prince & Princess5-8 p.m. Brad Husak Combo ................................................................................ Fox Hole5:15-6:15 p.m. Wilber Jr. Czech Dancers/Beseda .......................................... Outdoor Theater6-11 p.m. Legion Bingo - All ages. 25¢ per card ......................................... 3rd & Wilson7-11 p.m. Band: Mark Vyhlidal ......................................................................T.J. Sokol Hall7 p.m. Miss Czech-Slovak U.S. Pageant ............................................ Outdoor Theater8 p.m.-Close Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE ...................................................... Hotel Wilber8-11 p.m. Jim Kucera Trio ..................................................................Legion Park Building8-11 p.m. Teen Dance by c/urb - Free dance and snacks .................... 3rd & School St.9 p.m. Tales of the Czechs................................................................... Outdoor Theater9-11 pm. Leo Lonnie Trio........................................................................................ Fox Hole

SUNDAY, AUGUST 47:15-11:15 a.m. Breakfast ...............................................................................Catholic Church8:15 a.m. Community Worship ............................................................Outdoor Theater9-1 p.m. Costume / Accordion Exhibit ......................................Kuncl Funeral Home10 a.m.-4 p.m. Motorcycle Show .......................................................................... Food Mesto10-11:30 a.m. Accordion Jamboree ......................................................................Bandstand10 a.m. Czech Heritage Demonstration ................................Czech Cultural Center10 a.m. Mini Lesson in Czech - Mila Saskova-Pierce ................... Dvoracek Library10 a.m.-5 p.m. Art Show .......................................................................Czech Cultural Center10 a.m.-5 p.m. Quilt Show ............................................................................. Extension Office11 a.m.-5 p.m. Family Fun Area (Closed during Parade) ..................... 3rd & Harris Street11:30 a.m. Wilber Czech Dancers ...................................................................Bandstand11:30 a.m. Czechland Trio .............................................................................TJ Sokol Hall Noon Czech Heritage Demonstration ................................Czech Cultural CenterNoon Introductions-Nat’l Legion Commander, Brett P. Reistad ............ Bandstand Noon Introductions-Czech Queens ............................................................. Bandstand1 p.m. Flag-Raising Ceremony .................................................................Post Office American Legion Post No. 101 & Wilber-Clatonia H.S. Band2 p.m. PARADE Celebrating 100 Years of the American Legion4-5 p.m. Concert: Milligan Brass Band ........................................................Sokol Hall4-6 p.m. Addie Hejl Band .................................................................................Fox Hole4-7 p.m. Costume / Accordion Exhibit ......................................Kuncl Funeral Home4-8 p.m. Czechlanders Orchestra, Grand Island ....................................Hotel Wilber4:30 p.m. Program ................................................................................Outdoor TheaterIntroductions by Nebraska Czechs of Wilber President Larry Shestak, Mayor Roger Chrans,

State Czech Queens and special guests throughout the afternoon and evening.

4:45-5:30 p.m. Wilber Jr. Czech Dancers/Beseda .....................................Outdoor Theater5 p.m. Memories of Christine Janda by June Kucera ........Czech Cultural Center5 p.m. Kolace Eating Contest ...................................................................Bandstand5:30-6:30 p.m. Southeast NE Bohemian Bagpipe Band...........................Outdoor Theater6 p.m. Wilber Chamber of Commerce Drawing ....................................Bandstand6-10 p.m. Legion Bingo ...............................................................................3rd & Wilson7-11 p.m. Dave Saloman Polka Band..............................................................T.J. Sokol 6:30-7 p.m. Dance Contest.................Outdoor Theater, Music by Maureen Beck & Friends7 p.m. Miss Czech-Slovak U.S. Pageant........................................Outdoor Theater

SAND VOLLEYBALL

TOURNAMENT SATURDAY ONLYInformation can be

obtained by contacting czechdaysvolleyball@yahoo.com

Silent Auction - Czech Cultural Center

DVORACEK MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Visit the outdoor Czech Story Book Walk

doane.edu

Grand Marshall of the Wilber Czech Festival National Commander of The American Legion

Brett P. Reistad

CZECH TOURShelps you find your living

relatives in Czech RepublicFor 2019 Guided & Private

Ancestory tours visit us:www.czechtours.cz

Plan now for our: April / May 2020 tour to celebrate with us the 75th Anniversary of the end of WW II and liberation Pilsen by U.S. Army in 1945. 14 days - Visiting:

Normandy / France, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic

For info. call Peter: 402-770-6542

Duck & Dumpling Run FBLA Sponsored • 3rd & Wilson (Downtown Bandstand)

Saturday, August 3 – 6:30 a.m. Registration • 7:30 a.m. Run2 Mile Walk/Run And 10 K Run

Entry fee of $25 by July 15, guarantees T-shirt • After July 15, entry fee is $35T-Shirt not guaranteed after July 15 entries.

ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT

5THANNUALCrete’s GreatPumpkin FestivalFriday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Oct. 6

Downtown Crete, NebraskaFor schedule of events, go to

www.cretepumpkinfest.com or visitnebraska.com. For more information, contact the Crete Chamber of

Commerce at office.cretechamber@gmail.com

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Theme:Celebrating 100 Years of the

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Wilber CzechMuseum9 a.m.-6 p.m.

“Poetic History of Wilber, Czech dictionaries, “Tales of the Czechs,” cookbooks and other books, rag rugs

and costume display!

Church ServicesCatholic Mass

Czech traditional hymnsSaturday 6 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m.

510 N. Wilson St.

Community ServiceSunday 8:15 a.m.Outdoor Theater

Wilber Alumni BandSchedule

2 p.m. Saturday .........Parade5 p.m. Saturday ........Concert Wilber Sokol Hall10:15 a.m. Sunday ............. Wilber Care Center2 p.m. Sunday ............Parade

CAMPERS ONLY

Showers and restroom facilities at the Municipal

Swimming Pool (1 1/2 blocks south of bandstand) will be

open from 6-10 a.m. both days.

No towels furnished.

Home of the Miss Czech-Slovak

US Pageant

Czech Capital of the USA

Nebraska Czechs of WilberLarry D. Shestak, President & the Czech Festival Team

For more information call 402-821-3233 or visit

www.nebraskaczechsofwilber.com

Pre-Festival Celebration • THURSDAY, AUGUST 17-10 p.m. Legion Bingo - All ages. 25¢ per card ......................................... 3rd & Wilson7:30-11:30 p.m. Hotel Wilber ......................................................................................Beer Garden7:30-11:30 p.m. The Chelewski Brothers .................................................................... Free Dance

Featuring the Wilber Czech Dancers at Hotel Wilber at 7:30 p.m. Special appearance by Wilber Alumni Band

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 p.m. Vendors Open for Business. ...............................................................Downtown1-3 p.m. Czech Bingo ......................................................................Czech Cultural Center1-9 p.m. Art Show ............................................. ..............................Czech Cultural Center2-5 p.m. Costume / Accordion Exhibit ........................................... Kuncl Funeral Home3-4 p.m. Czech Sing-a-long ........................................................... .Czech Cultural Center5-6:30 p.m. Accordion Jamboree ................................................................ Outdoor Theater5-8 p.m. Red Raven Orchestra ............................................................................. Fox Hole6:30 p.m. Community Awards ............................................................................Bandstand6:45 p.m. Wilber Alumni Dancers......................................................................Bandstand7 p.m. Children’s Parade ..............................................................................Main Street7-11 p.m. Band: Little Tavern Band ..............................................................T.J. Sokol Hall7:45-10 p.m. Family Fun Area ....................................................................3rd & Harris Street8 - 9:30 p.m. Wilber Czech Dancers .............................................................. Outdoor Theater8:00 p.m. Little Tuggers Tractor Pull..................................................................Post Office Registration at 7:45 p.m., 8:15 pull time8-11 p.m. Legion Bingo - All ages. 25¢ per card ......................................... 3rd & Wilson8-11 p.m. Chelewski Bros. ................................................................. Legion Park Building8 p.m. Gold Star Martial Arts .........................................................................Bandstand8 p.m.-Close Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE ...................................................... Hotel Wilber9-Midnight Leo Lonnie Trio........................................................................................ Fox Hole9:30 p.m. Tales of the Czechs................................................................... Outdoor Theater

SATURDAY, AUGUST 37:30 a.m. Duck & Dumpling Run ................................................................... 3rd & Wilson8 a.m. Sand Volleyball Tournament (Saturday only) ............................... Legion Park9 a.m.-Noon Legion Breakfast Buffet ...................................................Legion Park Building9-1 p.m. Costume / Accordion Exhibit ............................................Kuncl Funeral Home9:30-12:30 p.m. Car Show ................................................................ In Front of Dvoracek Library Sponsored by Wilber-Clatonia FFA & FFA Alumni10 a.m. Czech Heritage Demonstration ..................................... Czech Cultural Center10 a.m. Mini Lesson in Czech - Mila Saskova-Pierce .........................Dvoracek Library10-11:30 a.m. Accordion Jamboree .......................................................................... Bandstand10 a.m.-9 p.m. Art Show ........................................................................... Czech Cultural Center10 a.m.-5 p.m. Quilt Show ..................................................................................Extension Office11 a.m.-10 p.m. Family Fun Area (Closed during Parade) ..........................3rd & Harris Street11:30 a.m. Wilber Czech Dancers ........................................................................ Bandstand11:30 a.m. Czechland Trio ................................................................................ T.J. Sokol HallNoon Introductions-Nat’l Legion Commander, Brett P. Reistad ............ BandstandNoon Introductions-Czech Queens ............................................................. BandstandNoon Czech Heritage Demonstration ..................................... Czech Cultural Center

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2019to the 58th Annual

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Festival

August 2, 3 & 4, 2019Wilber, Nebraska

Vítáme Vás“We Welcome You”

1 p.m. Flag-Raising Ceremony ......................................................................Post Office American Legion Post No. 101 & Wilber-Clatonia H.S. Band2 p.m. PARADE Celebrating 100 Years of the American Legion3:15 p.m. Program ..................................................................................... Outdoor Theater

Introductions by Nebraska Czechs of Wilber President Larry Shestak; Mayor Roger Chrans and special guests throughout the afternoon and evening.

3:30-5 p.m. Talent Contest ........................................................................... Outdoor Theater4-5 p.m. Concert Milligan Brass Band ............................................................. Sokol Hall4-7 p.m. Costume / Accordion Exhibit ........................................... Kuncl Funeral Home4-8 p.m. Angie Kriz Band, Papillion .............................................................. Hotel Wilber4 p.m. 13th Annual Bohemian Tractor Pull ...................................... 3rd & School St.5 p.m. Memories of Christine Janda by June Kucera ............. Czech Cultural Center5 p.m. W-C Alumni Band Concert ................................................................. Sokol Hall5-5:15 p.m. Introduction: talent by Wilber Czech Queen, Prince & Princess5-8 p.m. Brad Husak Combo ................................................................................ Fox Hole5:15-6:15 p.m. Wilber Jr. Czech Dancers/Beseda .......................................... Outdoor Theater6-11 p.m. Legion Bingo - All ages. 25¢ per card ......................................... 3rd & Wilson7-11 p.m. Band: Mark Vyhlidal ......................................................................T.J. Sokol Hall7 p.m. Miss Czech-Slovak U.S. Pageant ............................................ Outdoor Theater8 p.m.-Close Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE ...................................................... Hotel Wilber8-11 p.m. Jim Kucera Trio ..................................................................Legion Park Building8-11 p.m. Teen Dance by c/urb - Free dance and snacks .................... 3rd & School St.9 p.m. Tales of the Czechs................................................................... Outdoor Theater9-11 pm. Leo Lonnie Trio........................................................................................ Fox Hole

SUNDAY, AUGUST 47:15-11:15 a.m. Breakfast ...............................................................................Catholic Church8:15 a.m. Community Worship ............................................................Outdoor Theater9-1 p.m. Costume / Accordion Exhibit ......................................Kuncl Funeral Home10 a.m.-4 p.m. Motorcycle Show .......................................................................... Food Mesto10-11:30 a.m. Accordion Jamboree ......................................................................Bandstand10 a.m. Czech Heritage Demonstration ................................Czech Cultural Center10 a.m. Mini Lesson in Czech - Mila Saskova-Pierce ................... Dvoracek Library10 a.m.-5 p.m. Art Show .......................................................................Czech Cultural Center10 a.m.-5 p.m. Quilt Show ............................................................................. Extension Office11 a.m.-5 p.m. Family Fun Area (Closed during Parade) ..................... 3rd & Harris Street11:30 a.m. Wilber Czech Dancers ...................................................................Bandstand11:30 a.m. Czechland Trio .............................................................................TJ Sokol Hall Noon Czech Heritage Demonstration ................................Czech Cultural CenterNoon Introductions-Nat’l Legion Commander, Brett P. Reistad ............ Bandstand Noon Introductions-Czech Queens ............................................................. Bandstand1 p.m. Flag-Raising Ceremony .................................................................Post Office American Legion Post No. 101 & Wilber-Clatonia H.S. Band2 p.m. PARADE Celebrating 100 Years of the American Legion4-5 p.m. Concert: Milligan Brass Band ........................................................Sokol Hall4-6 p.m. Addie Hejl Band .................................................................................Fox Hole4-7 p.m. Costume / Accordion Exhibit ......................................Kuncl Funeral Home4-8 p.m. Czechlanders Orchestra, Grand Island ....................................Hotel Wilber4:30 p.m. Program ................................................................................Outdoor TheaterIntroductions by Nebraska Czechs of Wilber President Larry Shestak, Mayor Roger Chrans,

State Czech Queens and special guests throughout the afternoon and evening.

4:45-5:30 p.m. Wilber Jr. Czech Dancers/Beseda .....................................Outdoor Theater5 p.m. Memories of Christine Janda by June Kucera ........Czech Cultural Center5 p.m. Kolace Eating Contest ...................................................................Bandstand5:30-6:30 p.m. Southeast NE Bohemian Bagpipe Band...........................Outdoor Theater6 p.m. Wilber Chamber of Commerce Drawing ....................................Bandstand6-10 p.m. Legion Bingo ...............................................................................3rd & Wilson7-11 p.m. Dave Saloman Polka Band..............................................................T.J. Sokol 6:30-7 p.m. Dance Contest.................Outdoor Theater, Music by Maureen Beck & Friends7 p.m. Miss Czech-Slovak U.S. Pageant........................................Outdoor Theater

SAND VOLLEYBALL

TOURNAMENT SATURDAY ONLYInformation can be

obtained by contacting czechdaysvolleyball@yahoo.com

Silent Auction - Czech Cultural Center

DVORACEK MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Visit the outdoor Czech Story Book Walk

doane.edu

Grand Marshall of the Wilber Czech Festival National Commander of The American Legion

Brett P. Reistad

CZECH TOURShelps you find your living

relatives in Czech RepublicFor 2019 Guided & Private

Ancestory tours visit us:www.czechtours.cz

Plan now for our: April / May 2020 tour to celebrate with us the 75th Anniversary of the end of WW II and liberation Pilsen by U.S. Army in 1945. 14 days - Visiting:

Normandy / France, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic

For info. call Peter: 402-770-6542

Duck & Dumpling Run FBLA Sponsored • 3rd & Wilson (Downtown Bandstand)

Saturday, August 3 – 6:30 a.m. Registration • 7:30 a.m. Run2 Mile Walk/Run And 10 K Run

Entry fee of $25 by July 15, guarantees T-shirt • After July 15, entry fee is $35T-Shirt not guaranteed after July 15 entries.

ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT

5THANNUALCrete’s GreatPumpkin FestivalFriday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Oct. 6

Downtown Crete, NebraskaFor schedule of events, go to

www.cretepumpkinfest.com or visitnebraska.com. For more information, contact the Crete Chamber of

Commerce at office.cretechamber@gmail.com

Celebrating 34 Years

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For Daily Tasks. For Long-Term Goals.First State is with your For Life.

www.1fsb.bank MEMBER FDIC 402.821.2241

The 59th AnnualCzech Festival will be held

July 31, August 1 & 2, 2020

The Czech Slavnosti(Celebration)

A newspaper dedicated to Czech/American Culture. To order a subscription or for more information

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116 W. 3rd St.Wilber, Nebraska

402-821-2370

Wilber Czech CottagePOB 714, 218 W. 3rd Street, Wilber, NE 68465

Czech Imports, Antiques, CollectiblesPreserving and promoting Czech-Slovak traditions

Open during the festivalProprietor Heidi 402-239-6111

See Marv & RileyWilber, NE

(402) 821-2812

Homemade Smoked ProductsWieners • Beef Jerky • Sulz

Jaternice • Jelita

Frank’s Smokehouse

Czech Kolace & BreadServing Frank’s Polish &

Wieners with Kraut SandwichesOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK• 402-821-2647 •

321 South Main St.Wilber, NE 68465

(402) 821-2231

ATM: 3rd & Mainwww.bankfmb.com

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Wilber AreaChamber of Commerce

Win a 2019 VehicleDrawing at 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the Bandstand

Don’t forget the annual Vehicle Raffle!

• Stop in for the Hotel’s famous duck, pork and sausage dinners! • Cool off in the Czech Cellar! • Dance in the beer garden

day & night!Music & Dance, Food & Fun

402-821-2020

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Ph. (402) 821-2586www.wilber-republican.com

e-mail: office@wilber-republican.com

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andice cream

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Wilber, NE

• Competitive Rates• GPS Mapping Available• 2 Trucks and Sprayers• Pre and Post Applications• Family Owned and Operated with 18 Years Experience

Cell: 402-239-1053

“Call Us! We will get it done;

Right!”

Home: 402-821-2580

Liz Zikmund helped further Czech culture and heritage through her artwork and much of it can be seen in Wilber and the state as many of her de-

signs were adopted by the Nebraska Czechs of Wilber. One of her most famous drawings is of the ‘Dancing Couple,’ which is now the property of the Nebraska Czechs of Wilber.

Home-style cookin’ Resident Van Pet Therapy

Innovative Activities Assisted Living

Medicare Certified Hospice Care

WILBER CARE CENTER

402-821-2331 • Wilber, NE 68465

“Our Residents know we care”

Wilber CzechCraft Shop216 West 3rd

See our booth in front of our store during the Czech Festival

Hand Embroidered Czech Costumes

www.wilberczechcraftshop.com

Hats & Jewelry Craft Gift ItemsSteins & Mugs Original Design China

Cookbooks Souvenirs

Pizza • Cold DrinksSnacks • Ice

523 S. Main • 402-821-3345PO BOX 623 - Wilber, NE 68465

www.czechslavnosti.com

Barnas Drug, Inc.

Caring Is OurCalling

If you are wearing a Czech Costume, stop at the Information Booth for a

FREE 2019 Souvenir Button

Hotel WilberRestaurant& Czech Cellar

www.barnasdrug.com

224 W 4th Street • PO Box 703Wilber, NE 68465

chuck41autoparts@gmail.com

Chuck Uher402-821-2127

(402) 821-2211

402-821-2166

Wilber Physical TheraPy, llc

sTacey brandT,dr of Physical TheraPy

402-821-3320

WilberPT.com

WDr. Nicole Morrissey

220 W. 3rd • Wilber402-821-2008

downtownfamilyvision.com

Marvin & Pella Windows/DoorsClopay Garage Doors

Tim and Linda Bates

402-821-2482Wilber, Nebraska

Wilber Windowsand Doors, LLC

Enjoy a two bedroom bungalow

Hosts: Larry and Teri Shestak402-826-0182 or 402-826-4148www.normasnook.biz

Norma’s NookBed and Breakfast

710 Hawthorne Ave.Crete, NE 68333

Food & Vendor Courts - Indicated in Light Red (on 3rd St. from School St. to Main St. and on Wilson St. from 2nd St. to 5th St.)Parade Route - Indicated by Black Arrows (starts are the Legion Memorial Park, north to 3rd St., east to Main St. and back south to 8th St.)Port-A-Potties - Indicated by Bath Room Icons and are located at the following locations: • 211 S. Wilson St.• 224 W. 3rd St. (Harris St.)• 316 S. Wilson St.• 6th & Main St.• 219 W. 3rd St.

• 319 W. 3rd St.• 419 W. 3rd St., Dvoracek Memorial Library - for the

Children’s Parade Friday evening, then moved to Legion Memorial Park by the Volleyball Court

• 6th & School St. • Parking Lot at Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools,

900 S. FranklinHandicap Parking – Indicated by Handicapped Icons and located at the following locations:• Parking lot on the east side of S. Main St., between

3rd St. and 4th St.• Parking lot of the Dvoracek Memorial Library,

419 W. 3rd St.

These business and locations of interest are indicated on the map with a star:American Legion Louis-Milan Post 101 Building

(in the Legion Memorial Park) - 310 W. Legion Memorial Dr.

Legion Memorial Park - South on School St.Dvoracek Memorial Library - 419 W. 3rd St.First Evangelical Lutheran Church -

204 S. School St.Hotel Wilber - 203 S. Wilson St.Kuncl Funeral Home - 607 W. 3rd St.Outdoor Theater - 510 S. Wilson St.Post Office - 224 W. 3rd St.Saline County Court House - 215 S. Court St.Sheriff’s Office - 911 S. Main St.St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church - 501 N. Wilson St.T.J. Sokol Hall - 317 S. Wilson St.United Methodist Church - 223 W. 4th St.Wilber Czech Museum - 102 W. 3rd St.

Wilber Fire & Rescue/First Aid - 401 S. Main St.Wilber Pool - 500 S. Wilson St.These businesses and locations of interest are indicated on the map with a corresponding number:1. Bandstand & Information/Registration Booth -

Corner of 3rd St. & Wilson St.2. Czech Cultural Center - 110 W. 3rd St. 3. Wilber Czech Craft Shop - 216 W. 3rd St.4. Saline County Extension Office (Quilt Show) -

306 W. 3rd St.5. American Legion Downtown Building -

415 S. Main St.6. Food Mesto (grocery store) - 319 W. 3rd St.7. Shop Qwik (gas station/convenience store) -

324 W. 3rd St.8. Casey’s General Store (gas station/convenience

store) - 521 S. Main St.9. Farmers Cooperative (gas station) - 216 E. 3rd St.

1895 Hotel Wilber - 2nd & Wilson St., (402) 821-2020Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Roast duck, pork & Polish sausage dinners served with dumplings, kraut, rye bread, kolache, soft drinks. Air conditioned & wheelchair accessible. The shaded beer garden & Czech Cellar are open nightly until 1 a.m. featuring beer, Czech beer, mixed drinks, etc.Polka bands at Hotel Wilber during festival will be:• Friday, August 2, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. – Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE• Saturday, August 3, 4-8 p.m. – Angi Kriz Band, Papillion, NE• Saturday, August 3, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. – Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE• Sunday, August 4, 4-8 p.m. – Czechlanders Orchestra, Grand Island, NEFirst Evangelical Lutheran Church - 204 S. School St. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday: 4-7 p.m. Duck & country style pork dinners, wiener lunch plates. Dinners include kraut, dumplings, apple rings, rye bread, dessert & drink. Air conditioned, handicapped accessible.St. Wencelaus Catholic Church - 501 N. Wilson St.Kolache stand downtown. Saturday Mass 6 p.m.; Sunday Breakfast 7:15-11:15 a.m.; Sunday Mass 10 a.m.United Methodist Church - 223 W. 4th St. Friday & Saturday 4:30-6:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. “Czech Buffet” includes wood-fired pork, jaternice, sauerkraut, dumplings & Czech desserts. Air conditioned, friendly hospitality.American Legion Post 101Legendary Legion Burger Stand, downtown - Opens Thursday at 3 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 10 a.m. Serving hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, Polish dogs, kraut, ice cold drinks & ice cream treats.Flag Raising at the Post Office - Saturday & Sunday at 1 p.m.Legion Bingo, downtown - All ages can play for only a quarter a card! Open Thursday 7-10 p.m., Friday 8-11:30 p.m., Saturday 6 p.m.-12 a.m. & Sunday 6-10 p.m.Legion Park Building, Legion Park. Great food and cold drinks! Thursday, Friday and Sunday breakfast sandwiches & burritos to-go served from the Concessions window from 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday Breakfast Buffet 9 a.m.-Noon. Golf Card Passes are available when the Legion is open. Entertainment on Friday is the Chelewski Brothers and Saturday is The Jim Kucera Trio, both from 8-11 p.m. Reception for National Commander, Brett P. Reistad is Saturday afternoon, time TBD. Air conditioned, handicap accessible & parking.Legion Park Camping, Legion Memorial Park - RV, trailer & tent camping. Electric hookups & dump station on-site. Showers & restrooms are on the west side of the Post building.T.J. SokolsOpen Friday at 4 p.m.-Midnight, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.-Midnight., Pork sandwich meals, Polish sausage, hot dogs, kraut, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, kolache & beverages. Dances: Friday-Sunday, 7-11 p.m. Music Sat. & Sun 11:30 a.m. Air conditioned, handicapped accessible.Wilber-Clatonia FFA Chapter Food BarnServing west of the bandstand. Specializing in pork & pork reubens.

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

MAP OF WILBER

GOLF CARTS, ATVs and UTVs• Required $10.00 ten day permit & proof of liability insurance• All vehicle laws apply• Operated only between sunrise & sunset• Operator must be 18 or older, with valid class O driver’s license• 20 mph or less speed limit• Equipped with bicycle safety flag• None can be operated on any state hwy within the City, except to cross the hwy

$300 Scholarships availableOpen BowlingFood & DrinkEscape Room

Open during Czech Days!Pork Dinners & Apple Strudel

WIL-BOLLANES402-821-2663

WIL-BOLLANES

The 59th AnnualCzech Festival will be held

July 31, August 1 & 2, 2020

The Czech Slavnosti(Celebration)

A newspaper dedicated to Czech/American Culture. To order a subscription or for more information

FREE CATALOG

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you love!Call Toll Free (866) 901-6138

PostcardsSouvenirs • Gifts

Czech Glass • Garnets

(402) 821-2834

Wind • Fire • LiabilityFarm/Town • Property

Western United Mutual Insurance Association

116 W. 3rd St.Wilber, Nebraska

402-821-2370

Wilber Czech CottagePOB 714, 218 W. 3rd Street, Wilber, NE 68465

Czech Imports, Antiques, CollectiblesPreserving and promoting Czech-Slovak traditions

Open during the festivalProprietor Heidi 402-239-6111

See Marv & RileyWilber, NE

(402) 821-2812

Homemade Smoked ProductsWieners • Beef Jerky • Sulz

Jaternice • Jelita

Frank’s Smokehouse

Czech Kolace & BreadServing Frank’s Polish &

Wieners with Kraut SandwichesOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK• 402-821-2647 •

321 South Main St.Wilber, NE 68465

(402) 821-2231

ATM: 3rd & Mainwww.bankfmb.com

Member FDIC

Wilber AreaChamber of Commerce

Win a 2019 VehicleDrawing at 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the Bandstand

Don’t forget the annual Vehicle Raffle!

• Stop in for the Hotel’s famous duck, pork and sausage dinners! • Cool off in the Czech Cellar! • Dance in the beer garden

day & night!Music & Dance, Food & Fun

402-821-2020

The Wilber RepublicanPublished Every Wednesday

Ph. (402) 821-2586www.wilber-republican.com

e-mail: office@wilber-republican.com

Vítáme Vás

511 S. Main Street, Wilber

402-821-2002Salads, subs, pizza

andice cream

Keller Farms Custom SprayingDarin & Wendy Keller,

Wilber, NE

• Competitive Rates• GPS Mapping Available• 2 Trucks and Sprayers• Pre and Post Applications• Family Owned and Operated with 18 Years Experience

Cell: 402-239-1053

“Call Us! We will get it done;

Right!”

Home: 402-821-2580

Liz Zikmund helped further Czech culture and heritage through her artwork and much of it can be seen in Wilber and the state as many of her de-

signs were adopted by the Nebraska Czechs of Wilber. One of her most famous drawings is of the ‘Dancing Couple,’ which is now the property of the Nebraska Czechs of Wilber.

Home-style cookin’ Resident Van Pet Therapy

Innovative Activities Assisted Living

Medicare Certified Hospice Care

WILBER CARE CENTER

402-821-2331 • Wilber, NE 68465

“Our Residents know we care”

Wilber CzechCraft Shop216 West 3rd

See our booth in front of our store during the Czech Festival

Hand Embroidered Czech Costumes

www.wilberczechcraftshop.com

Hats & Jewelry Craft Gift ItemsSteins & Mugs Original Design China

Cookbooks Souvenirs

Pizza • Cold DrinksSnacks • Ice

523 S. Main • 402-821-3345PO BOX 623 - Wilber, NE 68465

www.czechslavnosti.com

Barnas Drug, Inc.

Caring Is OurCalling

If you are wearing a Czech Costume, stop at the Information Booth for a

FREE 2019 Souvenir Button

Hotel WilberRestaurant& Czech Cellar

www.barnasdrug.com

224 W 4th Street • PO Box 703Wilber, NE 68465

chuck41autoparts@gmail.com

Chuck Uher402-821-2127

(402) 821-2211

402-821-2166

Wilber Physical TheraPy, llc

sTacey brandT,dr of Physical TheraPy

402-821-3320

WilberPT.com

WDr. Nicole Morrissey

220 W. 3rd • Wilber402-821-2008

downtownfamilyvision.com

Marvin & Pella Windows/DoorsClopay Garage Doors

Tim and Linda Bates

402-821-2482Wilber, Nebraska

Wilber Windowsand Doors, LLC

Enjoy a two bedroom bungalow

Hosts: Larry and Teri Shestak402-826-0182 or 402-826-4148www.normasnook.biz

Norma’s NookBed and Breakfast

710 Hawthorne Ave.Crete, NE 68333

Food & Vendor Courts - Indicated in Light Red (on 3rd St. from School St. to Main St. and on Wilson St. from 2nd St. to 5th St.)Parade Route - Indicated by Black Arrows (starts are the Legion Memorial Park, north to 3rd St., east to Main St. and back south to 8th St.)Port-A-Potties - Indicated by Bath Room Icons and are located at the following locations: • 211 S. Wilson St.• 224 W. 3rd St. (Harris St.)• 316 S. Wilson St.• 6th & Main St.• 219 W. 3rd St.

• 319 W. 3rd St.• 419 W. 3rd St., Dvoracek Memorial Library - for the

Children’s Parade Friday evening, then moved to Legion Memorial Park by the Volleyball Court

• 6th & School St. • Parking Lot at Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools,

900 S. FranklinHandicap Parking – Indicated by Handicapped Icons and located at the following locations:• Parking lot on the east side of S. Main St., between

3rd St. and 4th St.• Parking lot of the Dvoracek Memorial Library,

419 W. 3rd St.

These business and locations of interest are indicated on the map with a star:American Legion Louis-Milan Post 101 Building

(in the Legion Memorial Park) - 310 W. Legion Memorial Dr.

Legion Memorial Park - South on School St.Dvoracek Memorial Library - 419 W. 3rd St.First Evangelical Lutheran Church -

204 S. School St.Hotel Wilber - 203 S. Wilson St.Kuncl Funeral Home - 607 W. 3rd St.Outdoor Theater - 510 S. Wilson St.Post Office - 224 W. 3rd St.Saline County Court House - 215 S. Court St.Sheriff’s Office - 911 S. Main St.St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church - 501 N. Wilson St.T.J. Sokol Hall - 317 S. Wilson St.United Methodist Church - 223 W. 4th St.Wilber Czech Museum - 102 W. 3rd St.

Wilber Fire & Rescue/First Aid - 401 S. Main St.Wilber Pool - 500 S. Wilson St.These businesses and locations of interest are indicated on the map with a corresponding number:1. Bandstand & Information/Registration Booth -

Corner of 3rd St. & Wilson St.2. Czech Cultural Center - 110 W. 3rd St. 3. Wilber Czech Craft Shop - 216 W. 3rd St.4. Saline County Extension Office (Quilt Show) -

306 W. 3rd St.5. American Legion Downtown Building -

415 S. Main St.6. Food Mesto (grocery store) - 319 W. 3rd St.7. Shop Qwik (gas station/convenience store) -

324 W. 3rd St.8. Casey’s General Store (gas station/convenience

store) - 521 S. Main St.9. Farmers Cooperative (gas station) - 216 E. 3rd St.

1895 Hotel Wilber - 2nd & Wilson St., (402) 821-2020Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Roast duck, pork & Polish sausage dinners served with dumplings, kraut, rye bread, kolache, soft drinks. Air conditioned & wheelchair accessible. The shaded beer garden & Czech Cellar are open nightly until 1 a.m. featuring beer, Czech beer, mixed drinks, etc.Polka bands at Hotel Wilber during festival will be:• Friday, August 2, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. – Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE• Saturday, August 3, 4-8 p.m. – Angi Kriz Band, Papillion, NE• Saturday, August 3, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. – Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE• Sunday, August 4, 4-8 p.m. – Czechlanders Orchestra, Grand Island, NEFirst Evangelical Lutheran Church - 204 S. School St. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday: 4-7 p.m. Duck & country style pork dinners, wiener lunch plates. Dinners include kraut, dumplings, apple rings, rye bread, dessert & drink. Air conditioned, handicapped accessible.St. Wencelaus Catholic Church - 501 N. Wilson St.Kolache stand downtown. Saturday Mass 6 p.m.; Sunday Breakfast 7:15-11:15 a.m.; Sunday Mass 10 a.m.United Methodist Church - 223 W. 4th St. Friday & Saturday 4:30-6:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. “Czech Buffet” includes wood-fired pork, jaternice, sauerkraut, dumplings & Czech desserts. Air conditioned, friendly hospitality.American Legion Post 101Legendary Legion Burger Stand, downtown - Opens Thursday at 3 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 10 a.m. Serving hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, Polish dogs, kraut, ice cold drinks & ice cream treats.Flag Raising at the Post Office - Saturday & Sunday at 1 p.m.Legion Bingo, downtown - All ages can play for only a quarter a card! Open Thursday 7-10 p.m., Friday 8-11:30 p.m., Saturday 6 p.m.-12 a.m. & Sunday 6-10 p.m.Legion Park Building, Legion Park. Great food and cold drinks! Thursday, Friday and Sunday breakfast sandwiches & burritos to-go served from the Concessions window from 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday Breakfast Buffet 9 a.m.-Noon. Golf Card Passes are available when the Legion is open. Entertainment on Friday is the Chelewski Brothers and Saturday is The Jim Kucera Trio, both from 8-11 p.m. Reception for National Commander, Brett P. Reistad is Saturday afternoon, time TBD. Air conditioned, handicap accessible & parking.Legion Park Camping, Legion Memorial Park - RV, trailer & tent camping. Electric hookups & dump station on-site. Showers & restrooms are on the west side of the Post building.T.J. SokolsOpen Friday at 4 p.m.-Midnight, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.-Midnight., Pork sandwich meals, Polish sausage, hot dogs, kraut, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, kolache & beverages. Dances: Friday-Sunday, 7-11 p.m. Music Sat. & Sun 11:30 a.m. Air conditioned, handicapped accessible.Wilber-Clatonia FFA Chapter Food BarnServing west of the bandstand. Specializing in pork & pork reubens.

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

MAP OF WILBER

GOLF CARTS, ATVs and UTVs• Required $10.00 ten day permit & proof of liability insurance• All vehicle laws apply• Operated only between sunrise & sunset• Operator must be 18 or older, with valid class O driver’s license• 20 mph or less speed limit• Equipped with bicycle safety flag• None can be operated on any state hwy within the City, except to cross the hwy

$300 Scholarships availableOpen BowlingFood & DrinkEscape Room

Open during Czech Days!Pork Dinners & Apple Strudel

WIL-BOLLANES402-821-2663

WIL-BOLLANES