2025
For Peetz Sake/Homecoming
For Peetz Sake Days is an annual celebration, usually held in September or October. In the fall of 1969, Peetz School held the first Homecoming parade, and several years later, the Town of Peetz decided to piggy-back on the school's Homecoming celebration and dubbed it
For Peetz Sake Days.
The Peetz Lions Club is instrumental in coordinating the events each year, along with Peetz Community Church, Sacred Heart Church, Logan County Farmers Union, Peetz Telephone Co., Peetz Town Board, Peetz Fire Dept., The Hot Spot, and American Legion & Auxiliary. The Lions Club names the parade marshals each year. Events include a free Thursday evening meal, a craft show & bake sale, root beer floats, kids' games, a free Saturday morning breakfast, parade, and horseshoe tournament.
Sept. 11-13, 2025
Once Upon a Homecoming
Peetz School Student Council chooses the parade theme each year and organizes the parade west of the school on Saturday morning beginning at 9 AM and the parade will begin at 10 AM.
For Peetz Sake is a 3-day event with the free meal and Craft Fair starting on Thursday evening, the high school volleyball/football game and crowning of Homecoming Royalty and recognition of Parade Marshals at half-time of the football game on Friday night at. The Fireman's Breakfast, the parade, children's games, including a peddle tractor pull, peewee volleyball/football games (SPYFL),For Peetz Sake Day events, Horseshoe Tournament, and the Homecoming dance for the high school on Saturday evening, and possibly live music at the Hot Spot in Peetz.
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Parade Marshals 2025
Randy was born in Sidney, Nebraska and grew up on a dairy farm with his siblings Jim, LuAnne and Kevin. He attended Peetz School for all 12 years, participating in sports, music, 4-H, and FFA. He attended CSU and graduated with a degree in Agronomy in 1973. He and his dad started a partnership in the family farm which he still owns and operates. He held jobs at Superior Fertilizer at Proctor, Colorado; Peetz Telephone Co.; Peetz Farmers Co-op; and worked at the Peetz School in maintenance for 16 years. He served on boards for Logan County Weed Advisory Committee, Peetz Fire Protection District, and Peetz Telephone Board. He was a member of Peetz Volunteer Fire Department; Peetz Lions, Peetz Young Farmers, and Farmers Union.
Marijayne was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts; lived in Lebanon N.Y.and attended Lebanon School; but also attended several schools in the state growing up as their family moved often due to her father’s job. She was a member of the swim team, 4-H, Girl Scouts, the saddle club, music, and a majorette in the band. She worked as a hostess at Mario’s, worked as a waitress at the Berkshire truck stop and the Red Lion Inn, and a volunteer at nursing homes. She has always had a passion for animals and started training dogs at an early age.
Marijayne came to Peetz in April of 1981 to visit her brother, who was teaching Ag at the Peetz school. She was on her way to California to visit a friend but decided to stay in Peetz for awhile.
Randy and Marijayne were married on October 9, 1982. They raised 3 boys who are all part of the Peetz Community. Their family now is Darrick, Meg, and Gemma; Justin, Rachel, and Greyson; Sean, Ashley, Landon, Kenley, and Colton. Their family is still growing with a new grandchild on the way!
Marijayne worked as a waitress in Sterling and Sidney; the veterinary office in Sidney; Western Drug for many years; and the western apparel store in Sidney. She eventually started her own business, Plateau Labradors, and trained dogs for hunting, bomb detection, obedience, and cattle and sheep herding. She was a Hunting Retriever Club member, and is currently a member of Altar Society in her church, Peetz Lions, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She has served as Cub Scout Den Leader, and catechism teacher. She has owned horses all her life and belonged to several saddle clubs.
Homecoming has always been a special event for Randy. Over the years he has helped organize water fight contests for the fire department, helped setup the pig catch event, and helped roast the hog for the community dinner along with fellow Lions members.
Randy and Maijayne were in charge of the Peetz Little League for many years and were involved in many activities at the school while their boys were attending such as: After Prom and helping coach youth sports.
Randy says that other than 4 years at college, he has lived his whole life in Peetz and there is no place he would rather be.
Randy and Marijayne would like to say it’s been a true blessing raising their family in this Peetz Community and they feel doubly blessed watching their sons and daughters-in-law raise their families here as well. Thank you, and God Bless! Go Bulldogs!!!
