Newsletter 3-20-2019
Sad to report that long time former resident Darrel Isaacs passed away March 16th.
He will be buriedin the Unadilla Cemetery. Condolences to his many
family and friends.
Sunday evening, March 17, Unadilla Volunteer Fire & Rescue held their annual
banquet at The Bar.Arliss, the meal was wonderful as usual. And there were some
great old memories shared. The newEMT's are Alexis Seelhoff and
Sam Radford. Honored for answering the most fire calls was Alexis
Seelhoff; for the most rescue calls was Steve Vodicka. Irene Rodaway was
honored for her 20 yearsof service and Steve Vodicka, Betty Vodicka and
Linda Liesemeyer were honored for 25 years of service. What would we do
without these folks? Please thank them for their dedication. If you'd like
to become a member, please call Steve Vodicka or Linda Liesemeyer.
(Back) Tanner Sherman, Adam Radford, Brandon Isaacs, Jon Vodicka, Clayton Lewis, Tyler
Crownover,Tom Block, Ed Reed, Gerry Davis, Gordon Hopp. (Middle) Linda Liesemeyer,
Steve Vodicka,Alexis Seelhoff, Irene Rodaway, Amanda Neels, Ron Vodicka. (Front) Amy Rohlfs,
Betty Vodicka,Sam Radford, Kandi Reed.
Get well wishes to Teresa Liesemeyer and John Stilwell.
Please remember the many flood victims in our area, those who had to evacuate
and thoseresponders determined to make things right. This says it
all (from FB): "The oak foughtthe wind andwas broken. The willow bent
when it must and survived. - Robert Jordan.
Nebraskans are willows. We bend in the wind and flow with the flood. We survive."
March is "Poison Prevention Month". Have you checked your medicine cabinets and
cupboardsfor outdated medicine or chemicals? How about the garage and the barn?
Do you have toddlersvisiting in the near future?
Is there anything in reach of those small hands?
Just a reminder that dog licenses expire on April 30th. Please have a current copy of
your dog'srabies vaccination certificate when you renew. The fee is still $5.00 per
animal. Also for new residents,the Village Office is open Monday - Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; phone 402-828-5355.
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
3-20 Milan & Christie Brehm
3-21 Scott Hitzemann, Harlee Jo Snyder, Halle Jo Goes
3-22 Milan Brehm, Scott & Jenn Hitzemann
3-25 Leta Steinkuhler, Teresa Liesemeyer
3-26 Michael West, Marie Stubbendeck, Amanda Davis
NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 3-21-1919, The Otoe Union:
"FOR SALE: My residence and nine lots in Unadilla. Enquire of R.J. Vaughan, Norman,
Oklahoma." Andrew Rodaway arrived home from France, giving his folks quite a surprise.
"Picture Shows" would now be on Tuesday and Saturday nights. The new proprietors:
Lincoln & Isaacs.
NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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OTOE COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER BANQUET 2019
March 30 5 - 11 p.m.
Kimmel Ag Expo Center
Syracuse, Nebraska
CORNHUSKER COUNTRY MUSIC THEATER
(a NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION)
2019 WINTER-SPRING SHOW SCHEDULE:
March 30 - Elaine Behrends & Friends
April 13 - Al Kelley & Reilly Creek Band
April 27 - Rick Stephens & Friends
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL 2019
More Photos from the Brandt Family
1975: Retirement party for Ruby & K.C. Stoner, owners of
The Blackbird Grocery Store (also known as Stoner's Store).
1975: Hank Hahne with Ruby & K.C. Hank was a long-time employee.
1975: Gene West, new owner of the store and K.C.
Taken at Mary Callaways for her birthday
From Left: Mae Stoner, Marie Reitsch, Fern Lutjemeyer, Florence Hussey,
Inist Callaway, Iva Isaacs, Wretha Isaacs, Evelyn McCormick, Fern Wall,
Catherine Boettcher, Elizabeth Holscher, Millie Schultz, Julia Luff,
Anna Gray, Mary Callaway (with apron on).
Christian Church Basement
Left: Ramona Henry, Janice Crownover, Betty Baker, Verda Fentiman,
Helen Luff, Mrs.____ Parnell, Phyllis Pickerill
Christian Church Kitchen
Left: Phyllis Pickerill, Mrs.___ Parnell, ___, Ramona Henry, Jean Lucas