As The Smisek Brothers performed during Music at the Broz in New Prague on Thursday, July 14, there was a cute interruption. Lenny Smisek's, left, granddaughter, Claire Tupy, daughter of Sarah (Smisek) Tupy, announced she had cotton candy. After Claire shared some of the treat with her grandfather the show went on. The Smisek Brothers performed rock, country, gospel and folk music to a large crowd on a beautiful sunny evening. Music at the Broz continues this Thursday, July 21, with the Air Force Starlifter Band.

The David Domonoske family of Waterville has been named Le Sueur County’s “2022 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota.

Parkinson Support Group meets July 20
The Parkinson’s Support Group meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 20, at 1 p.m. at the New Prague Fire Department meeting room, 701 Fourth St. NW in  New Prague. For more information contact Rosella Kes at 952-215-5128.
Book signing at The Depot July 20
Author Mary Gehlen Seifert, who grew up in New Prague, will have a book signing for her book “Maverick, Movies and Murder” on Wednesday, July 20, at 7 p.m. at The Depot, 408 Main St. W in New Prague. The event is sponsored by The Sullivan Group with ReMax Advantage Plus.

Bob Hrabe, left, and Tucker Tietz with New Prague Utilities and Jon Yarnall, back, with Verdin, install the new clock at Central Plaza at the northwest corner of Main Street and Central Avenue N. Hrabe works the controls for a crane that lifted the clock into place. The clock is being gifted to the city by the New Prague Rotary Club. Central Plaza will be a spot for gatherings and music and was made possible by a donation from Dr. Mike and Kay Wilcox. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Marian Irene Peroutka (Tikalsky), age 95 of New Prague, passed away peacefully in Edina, Minnesota on July 2, 2022.
 Marian was born on the home farm just west of Union Hill (Belle Plaine), MN to Mary Tikalsky (Trcka) and William Tikalsky on May 17, 1927. Growing up with 3 siblings, Marian frequently reminisced about the challenges of life on the farm during the depression years. Marian lived a life of hard work and dedication, influenced by her upbringing and experiences.

Joe Vaughan, age 85, of New Prague, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague.  Joe was born on September 15, 1936 in New Prague to Joseph C.

Larry Smith, 74, of New Prague, passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 6, 2022.
On February 20, 1948, Larry was born to parents Dean and Verena (Mechtel) Smith in Shakopee, MN. Larry was the second of 5 children for the Smith family. Summers for Larry were spent helping his grandparents at the Mechtel’s farm. There, he helped take care of the dairy cows and the crops. When Larry wasn’t working on the farm, he attended Shakopee High School where he would later graduate from. While in school, Larry was on the wrestling team and made it to the State Tournament.

Joe Vaughan, age 85, of New Prague, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022.  Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Wenceslaus.  Visitation Friday, July  22 from 4-8 PM at Bruzek Funeral Home.

Phyllis Marie Pelowski, age 90, of Lexington passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Mala Strana Health Care in New Prague.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 12 from 4:00 -7:00 pm at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, July 13 at 10:30 am at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Father Tom Niehaus & Father Mike Krenik officiating.
Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Lexington.

The American Cancer Society hosted its annual Le Sueur County Relay for Life event, which is a celebration for cancer survivors as well as those who died from the disease. Honorary Survivor Julie Harmon and her family made the Survivor's and Caregivers Lap at the start of the Relay in Le Center.

The Saemrow family has been named Rice County’s 2022 Farm Family of the Year by the University of Minnesota.
Charles Saemrow first settled the Saemrow farm in the early 1890s. Charles’ son, Herman took over the operation in the 1930s. He was followed by his son Herb in the 1950s. Then, in the 1980s, Herb’s sons Ron, Gordon, Keith, and Wayne assumed ownership. The four brothers and their families own and run the operation.

Bernice E. Devine, age 90 of Elko-New Market, passed away on July 5, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert; infant children; Ann, Allen, Patricia and Michael; son-in-law Jarrett Bly; siblings: John, Willie, Genny, Laura, and Mike; in-laws, Ronnie DeGross and Geralda Wagner.

Hoffbeck, James E., age 80, born March 27, 1942 in Farmington, MN passed away the morning of July 5, 2022 at his home in Isanti, MN. Jim is a 1960 graduate of Lakeville High School. He was a truck driver/mechanic for many years, including 30 years as the owner /operator of Tri-H Trucking. After his retirement, he spent his “free” time helping to keep the grounds looking pristine at the Pathfinder Golf Course in Hinckley, MN. Jim was also an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed spending time with his family and somehow always won at any kind of card game.

Flowers and greenery were being placed and planted along Main Street on Wednesday, July 6, in New Prague. The plants were being put down in several locations along the street from the west end near the railroad tracks and going east. For more see a print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Linzy Bannie was offered, and has accepted, the Assistant Activities Director position at New Prague Area Schools (pending approval by the New Prague School Board).

New Prague Times Sports fans or alumni of Ohio State University likely heard in the last week that the university has been successful in trademarking “The” when referring to the college. For anyone that doesn’t know beginning around three decades ago Ohio State started a campaign to make it stand out by referring to itself as The Ohio State University. It is something that has taken off in its use by football players and a lot of the alumni at the university.