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2011 PhotosIf you have photos you would like to share, please email them to: webmaster@nemahaweb.comCrossroads Days 2011Crossroads Day 2011 was held Saturday, July 23rd, 2011 in downtown Early, Iowa. There was a day-long slow-pitch softball tournament, with an assortment of kid's games and cake walk in the afternoon.While the temperature was in the 90s, partial cloud cover in the afternoon offered some relief to the slow-pitch softball tournament players who played all day. The evening meal was served in the air-conditioned basement of the Municipal Building featuring pulled pork sandwiches, chips, beverage, watermelon, and ice cream. The band Hundred Proof played a live street dance in the evening with a beer garden hosted by the Legion. The Softball TournamentBrian Hoeppner of Early headed up the Softball Tournment.(Photographer's camera malfunctioned and missed a smiling Brian who offered greetings near the concession stand.) 
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The players were made up of 6 teams from around the area including a wide variety
of ages with the majority being post-high school age through a few middle-age. Some teams came from as far away as Jefferson. Both men and women filled any position. Their professionalism was apparent as the plate and base umpires held the teams to the rules.  
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The field was equipped with a lighted score board. Samantha, the score keeper,
did a good job manning the scores through the long, hot day. She is shown above
right with the electronic control board resting on her lap. The snack stand was
open during the day for beverages, sandwiches, and other treats for the teams
and the onlookers. Admission was free with ample seating on the partially shaded
bench seating. Dugout for "Home" team. Kid's Games and Cake Walk The Kid's Games and Cake Walk were just closing down when the photographer arrived.
Shown are the volunteers clearing out the area north of the Municipal building were the Kid's Games had been set up. Across the street, many were picking up their cakes from The Center where the cakes were held in the cool interior until ready to be taken home. | |
The Band and Street Dance
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The tables for the beer garden and street dance were set up in front of the Municipal Building. Picket fence was placed around the area with the band to set up
inside the north edge. The band, Hundred Proof, pulled their bus in long before they were to start playing
and proceeded to set up their lighting and sound equipment. The
town of Early is to be commended for having a full array of stone planters
complete with flowering plants in the main business district. There are stone
benches and a table by the Municipal Building for public use year-round.During Early's Main Street renovation, all overgrown trees had been replaced by small trees to modernize the scenery. The FOCUS committee are doing a great job in assuring the town of Early is presentable to the public even though the town suffered much damage from a tornado just the previous April 9th. | |
The Evening Meal
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| Volunteers Katie (cashier), Matt, Robyn, and Chris manned the food line with a smile for everyone. | |
 People started to fill the tables in the comfort of the air-conditioned basement of the Municipal Building. Sharon offered to sell left-over afghans, Quasquicentennial Books, and crocks to the public. Also available were Early Public Library Cookbooks remaining from the Centennial. 2011 Schedule of Events
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