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photo courtesy: Margaret Wendling Foster

 

 

 

It was a "real" Groundhog Day this year. Everyone started out at The Bar with a yummy breakfast and then "Bill" made his way outside for his annual prediction. He did not see his shadow, so we're in for an early spring!

 

Bob Brandt, Unadilla Bill, Brody Brandt

 

The fog started rolling in almost immediately, but it was warm and clear inside the Community Center and the gym was packed with vendors. The History and Veterans Rooms had a constant flow of visitors, and as always, the little children were captivated by Corey Schulze's trains.

 

Christian Church Bake Sale

 

Vendor: Cindy Bassinger

 

Donna Crownover, Glenda Willnerd, Sue Saathoff, Maureen Vogt

 

This year, along with goodie bags, the library presented an oral reading of "What's Going Down in Prairie Dog Town" by its author, Alan Bartels. He ended up giving two programs, one before and one after Chris Sayre's "Musical Smorgasbord".

 

Alan Bartels and his book

 

Storytime with Bartels and Sue Saathoff

 

Chris Sayre plays "Oh Danny Boy" on the saw

 

 A quick count determined there were between 175 and 200 people during peak times. Thanks so much to Donna Crownover, Glenda Wilnerd, Sue Saathoff and Maureen Vogt for overseeing the community center, silent auction and the drawings. And a big thank you to Better Beef Producers 4-H Club for serving lunch to hungry shoppers! The Methodist Church also provided a noon meal as did the Boy Scouts at the Duncan Building. Nina Jean Rohlfs provided live music again and when her keyboard threw a tantrum and died, she sent Arlan home for her tuba, grabbed Joel Douglass from the crowd, who happened to have his accordion, and polka music reigned supreme!

 

Judges: Mike Weyers, Cassie Royal, Bob Wilhelm

 

Jeannie Steinkuhler headed up the soup, spam and jerky contests. The judges were Mike Weyers, Cassie Royal and Bob Wilhelm. Winners: 1st Chile: Steve Cooper, 2nd Chile: John Cooper, 1st Other: Nina Jean Rohlfs, 2nd Other: Susanna Porter, 1st Jerky: Ike & Hayes West, 2nd Jerky: Harper Wilhelm, 1st Spam: Kathryn Romine, 2nd Spam: Nina Jean Rohlfs, 1st place drawing: Lee Clark, 2nd place drawing: Teresa Cooper, and 3rd place drawing: Holly Russell.

 

Eldon Halm, Bob Wilhelm, Tyler Potts, Ed Reed, Ralph Jay

 

Leading the parade was the Color Guard comprised of members of American Legion Post #100 and VFW Post #5547, Syracuse: Eldon Halm, Bob Wilhelm, Tyler Potts, Ed Reed and Ralph Jay.

 

Youngest entrant: Elliot Johnson  for Dad's construction company

 

Drone

Then came Grand Marshall, Alan Bartels, walking along side the "official" car, Bob Brandt's Falcon. The parade was a little shorter this year, but the attendance was about 500. For the first time their was a drone in the parade (it didn't throw any candy!), sponsored by Countryside Bank and piloted by Dave Hall's family. The Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts tied for 1st place and Wilhelm Family Farms, with 3 vehicles this year, came in second. Thanks so much to Perry Stoner and family for announcing the parade. (For a complete listing of entries and all the photos, go to the "Events" tab above and click on Groundhog Day 2019.) The heavy fog made for some amazing photos! Thanks to Dave Hall and crew for lining up the parade and keeping things running smooth.

 

Gov. Pete Ricketts, Queen Rachel Zeiger Ruehling, King Jack Stilwell

 

Then it was off to The Bar for the King and Queen Coronation. This year's winners were King: Jack Stilwell and Queen: Rachel Zeiger Ruehling, crowned this year by Gov. Pete Ricketts and witnessed by last year's royalty, King Ron Fechner and Queen Rachel Zahn. We thought last year was amazing, but once again the candidates broke the record and raised $11,098! Wow! Great job everyone! The committee would like to thank everyone who donated in support of this great cause; the money helps fund the Fire Dept., the Rescue Squad, and the Unadilla Area Fund.

 

Randy Baker, John Moss

 

Back by popular demand and an awesome trio: Randy Baker, John Moss and Pat Glen. They really can get the place rocking!

 

Pat Glenn

 

Thanks so much to Corinne Zahn and the Town Board for their support and help, and to Dwight Kastens and Arlin Rohlfs for clearing the streets and pushing that snow back. There's always some last minute details and minor hiccups, but after 31 years, it's taken in stride. As I say every year, this event "takes a village" and almost everyone in our little village participates in one way or another. Thank you seems hardly enough, but thank you anyway. We all had a great time and we hope to see you next year on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Get us on your calendar now!

 

 

 

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

 

2-8   Nyle Bartling

2-10   Pat Lechner, Erin Brehm Steinhoff

2-14   Cooper Oelke, Jackie Katchaturian

 

 

 

NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

 

Friday, 2-7-1919, The Otoe Union:

"Southern weather spent a great part of the winter in the North this year."

Several cases of scarlett fever and small pox were reported. "Born to Mr. & Mrs.

Herman Stoner a fine baby boy, weight 12 pounds. Herman says he has a matched

team now." Simon Rodaway and Jud Russell moved to Page, Nebraska.

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF MEETING

SIX YEAR ROAD & STREET PLAN

UNADILLA VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 

           

            Notice is hereby given that a Six Year Road and Street Plan for the Village of Unadilla, Nebraska, as required by NEB. REV. STAT. Sec. 39-2119 et seq. R.R.S. has been recommended for approval by the Chairman and Village Board of Trustees, and that a Public Hearing be held on said Six Year Road and Street Plan on the 13th day of February, 2019, beginning at 7:30 pm at the Library in the Unadilla Community Center, at which time objection to or recommendations for said Plan will be heard.

I certify that this notice was posted by me in the following three places on 2-01-19:

            Community Center Message Board

            Countryside Bank

            United States Post Office

And published in the Syracuse Journal Democrat on February 01, 2019, and on UnadillaNebraska.com on 2-06-19.

                                                           

                                                                                                                                                            _____________________________                           

                                                         Corinne K. Zahn, Village Clerk-Treasurer

SEAL

 

 

NOTICE OF MEETING

REGULAR MEETING

UNADILLA VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Unadilla, Nebraska, will meet in a publicly convened session on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Library, 770 G Street, Unadilla, Nebraska. The agenda of subjects to be considered at said meeting is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the Village Office.

1. 1- & 6-Year Plan Resolution
2. Garbage Removal Bids

Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Any persons needing special accommodations should contact the Village Office at least five days prior to the meeting date.

                                                           

_____________________________________

                                                            Corinne K. Zahn, Village Clerk

I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted by me in the three following public places within the Village: Countryside Bank, Post Office, and Community Center message board on 2-04-2019, posted on www.UnadillaNebraska.com on 2-06-2019, and published in the Syracuse Journal-Democrat on 2-01-19.

                                                            _____________________________________

                                                            Corinne K. Zahn, Village Clerk

SEAL

 

 

 

The United Methodist Church will celebrate its 125th anniversary on

Sunday, March 10, 2019, at 10:15, followed by a potluck dinner. If you

would like to share you memories, photos, etc., please send them to:

Gera Stilwell, PO Box 101, Unadilla, 68454.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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