Check out the beautiful colors emerging from the Easter Egg tree at the Unadilla Park.
Wouldn't it make a beautiful backdrop for family photos?
Get well wishes to everyone who's been ill or in the hospital. Otoe County Covid cases rise nearly everyday, and the state's positivity rate is over 10%. The medical community is predicting it will get worse before it gets better. Please everyone, do whatever you can to prevent the spread!
The Fire & Rescue Pancake Feed scheduled for 10-25 has been cancelled. If you have an event that's been cancelled, please let us know so we can share it here and on our Facebook page.
Sad to report the passing of Dave McConnell on 10-14. Many of you will remember him growing up in Unadilla, being an outstanding wrestler, and graduating from Syracuse High School.
Wilbur L. Kuenning, who was born in 1922, at Unadilla, passed away at Imperial, NE, Didn't know him personally, but many of his brothers and sisters, including Betty Wallen.
Mary B. Gartner, 96, of Unadilla, passed away on October 18, 2020 at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center. She was born on July 22, 1924 to Fred & Susie (Mitchell) Frye in Syracuse.
Mary married Randall Gartner on December 31, 1938, in Sidney, Iowa. She worked at the Dept. of Roads and later as a Unit Clerk at Bryan LGH. Mary enjoyed sewing, reading, gardening, baking and traveling with her family. She was a 4-H leader, active in the UMC Women’s Group and volunteered at Bryan LGH and later at the Syracuse Area Health Auxiliary Thrift Shop.
She is survived by her Children: Gary (Gloria) Gartner, Nancy Petersen, Galen Gartner, Marlene (Jeff) Vidra; Grandchildren: Jeff Petersen, Ryan Petersen, Jason Petersen, Travis (Valya) Gartner, Jordana (Brock) Hoegh, Harris Lehl, Hannah (Jim) Ahlstedt, Laura (Kevin) Sypal; 19 Great Grandchildren; Sister: Susie (Glen) Wyatt; Brother: Freddie (Loretta) Frye; Sister-in-law: Peggy Brechtel; also many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Granddaughter: Dawn Schaer, Sisters: Dorothy & Irene, Brother: Sterling, Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law: Ralph & Viola Gartner, Ernie & Arlene Gruber, Hantz & Averil Gartner; Special Friend: Ruth Wilhelm and Faithful Dog: Lucky.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 9 A.M. until 9 P.M. at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.
Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE
Condolences to www.fusselmanallenharvey.com
A reminder from our Village Maintenance Department:
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
10-21 Karen Hassler, John Schwartman, Barbara Towle
10-22 Allison Moore
10-25 Bob Bryan, Ted Oelke, Brenda DeGolyer
10-26 Kathryn Ganger
10-27 Gerry Davis
NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 10-22-1920, The Otoe Union:
Art Wallen was looking at land in Canada. The Gehrke family wrote to the editor, praising their new home near Stratton, Colorado, and announcing the birth of a baby girl. Advice from the editor to the political candidates: "When being bribed, don't take checks." Local prices: Wheat, $1.80, Corn, $.65, and Oats, $.40.
NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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The Cornhusker Country Music Theater is gradually getting a NEW LOOK!
As of now, the top front is still old barn board, but there is a new, white metal awning where the old shake shingles used to be and below that, new, Cornhusker red, metal siding. Little by little, the whole front will have a new, fresher look.
The CCMT is a nonprofit organization that operates solely on the tax-deductible donations of generous donors.
Admission to all of our live, family-friendly shows is only $4 for all those over 13 and FREE to those younger.
We have a small dance floor and encourage you to bring your friends and loved ones to join us for a good, clean, old-fashioned musical experience.
Call for more information, 800-487-8797, ext 211 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We're located at 211 Main Street, Louisville, NE.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL 2020
10-24 AT Ohio State
10-31 Wisconsin
11-7 AT Northwestern
11-14 Penn State
11-21 Illinois
11-27 AT Iowa
12-5 AT Purdue
12-12 Minnesota
12-19 Big 10 Championship
