DATES TO REMEMBER
9-22 Library open 5-6:30 p.m.
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LOCAL NEWS
Welcome to new residents Aaron & Kris Paul and Jason Schomerus.
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The descendants of Karl, Jakob, and Wilhelm Wagner held their
bi-annual reunion at Syracuse this year. There were over 100
in attendance both days. Bob & Barb Wilhelm, Michele, Maisie,
& Madison Hillman, Ani & Brody Hitzemann, Loy Boardman,
Larry & Denise Boardman, Mary, Deric, Codi, Emerson, and
Cory Hanke, represented the "Karl" branch as descendants
of Darlene Fisk Boardman. States represented besides
Nebraska were: California, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma,
Texas, and Missouri. There was a lot of visiting, picture
taking, and card playing at the headquarters (Sleep Inn)
and the dinner and auction was held Saturday night at
St. John's UCC in Syracuse. Still wondering why all the
"Nebraska" stuff went to cousins in Oklahoma! the
2011 reunion will be held in California.
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Arlan & Nancy Liesemeyer are grandparents again. Nick & Julie
welcomed a new daughter, Aubrey, who weighed in at 8 lbs.
14 oz. Congratulations to all!
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Bob & Marcia Bryan, Gina & family, and Amy & family, attended
the commissioning of 2nd Lt. Luke Bryan at the ROTC building
on the UNL campus, Friday, September 11. He is the son of Russell
and Mary Bryan, and was commissioned by his uncle John Bryan.
Luke's first salute, with the traditional silver dollar, was given
to Sgt. Major James Pearson, Retired, who is a brother to the
late David Pearson and the late Virginnia Bryan. All enjoyed a
great meal at Skeeter Barnes'.
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Thank you to Mark & Linda Bennier for their generous donation
to the Park Shelter Project.
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Truth really is stranger than fiction:
Rex & Janet Oelke took this photo on Labor Day of a lilac
bush in bloom on the side of their house.
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Ruth and Barb Wilhelm, along with about 30 others, attended the
Karen Wyatt Drevo presentation "Maria Rodaway - Prairie Pioneer".
It was held September 10 at the Morton James Library in
Nebraska City. Karen was in period costume and relived Maria's
voyage to America with her 7 children (she later had 6 more),
and the reuiniting of her family after a 7 1/2 year separation.
She spoke about grasshoppers, hail, drought, tornadoes, blizzards,
and the loss of her husband and six of her children, as she worked
to become a true farmer and citizen. We found it very interesting
that Maria's mother and brother eventually emigrated to Nebraska
also, her mother arriving at Maria's homestead on her 80th birthday.
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A Grandparent's Day picnic was held at the park on Sunday,
September 13, in honor of Gene & Berdean West. All but one of
their greatgrandchildren were in attendance.
(photos courtesy of Stacy Crownover Goes)
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From our friends at BryanLGH:
The current influenza we are seeing is caused by a strain of
Influenza A, now called H1N1 (formerly swine flu). Transmission
of this is similar to other strains of influenza. It is transmitted
by droplets in the air when you are within 3 feet of someone
with the flu, who is actively coughing. It is also spread by picking
up the virus on your hands and then touching your eyes or nose
with contaminated hands.
*Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick
*Stay at home if you are sick
*Cover your cough by using your sleeve or tissues
*WASH YOUR HANDS, especially before touching your face
Symtoms of influenza include the following and usually
appear quickly:
*fever greater than 100F
*sore throat
*cough
*headache
*body aches
*tiredness/fatigue
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
9-11 Paul & Tiffany Tingler
9-12 Jeanie Steinkuhler
9-13 Jenn Hitzemann, Rylee Claire Seelhoff
9-15 Bill Timblin
9-16 Tonya Johnson, Chris Kimbell
9-17 Phyliss Pickerill, Glen Wallen, Nathan Kimbell
9-19 Darrel & Helen Henke
9-20 Jill Noerrlinger, Mitchell Kimbell
9-21 Lynn Schomerus, Reagan Petersen, Toni Rodaway Wieneke
9-22 Hantz Gartner
9-23 Teresa Aernie, Arliss Wassenberg
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 9-10-1909, The Otoe Union: John Pell sold his span of mules
to Julius Ried Jr. for $500. A son was born to C.E. Ostranders'.
O.G. Stoner and son Coy, went to Bennett for the funeral of
J.D. Hall. Frank Farnsworth's horse died after turning 24. The
10th grade was added at the school. G.C. DeBolt was principal.
Susan Pickerill Keach died and was buried in the Unadilla Cemetery.
Friday, 9-17-1909, The Otoe Union: The Bank of Unadilla had
$15,000 in capital and $4000 in surplus. A.J. Callaway purchased
a Brush automobile. Sam Bryden of Dunfried, Scotland, was visiting
his uncle Alex Sloan. Dr. M.G. Bennett was returning to the
pulpit at the Christian Church. Rev. A.A. Kerber was leaving
the Methodist Church.
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
PILLAGE THE VILLAGE
Playin' for the Park Crusade
Saturday - September 19, 2009
at the Manley NE Park/Community Center
Adult Kickball Tournament, Concessions, Horseshoe Pitching,
Kids games, BBQ meal, "Race Your Bed"
School Building open all day for Reminiscing
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BLOOM WHERE YOU'RE PLANTED
FARM & PUMPKIN PATCH
911 108th Street
Avoca, Nebraska 68307
phone: 402-267-4104
Guests attending the fifth annual Pumpkin Festival at Bloom Where
You're Planted Farm, rural Avoca, will be treated to some new
attractions this season. It will now include hay rides and the
newly renovated Schoolhouse Cafe.
The Pumpkin Festival runs every Friday through Sunday,
September 19th to November 1st.
Hours are 1:00-6:00 p.m. Fridays
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays
The farm is open at other times by appointment for field trips
and parties. The $4.00 admission charge includes access to all
the attractions on the farm, including the opportunity for
every visitor to take a hay ride.
For a complete schedule of events such as Military Family Weekend,
Doggy Day, and Ag Day, visit the farm's website,
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Greenblatt & Seay proudly announce the
THIRTEENTH
ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLING BEE.
This historical, hysterical event will take place
on Sunday, October 11, at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium
of the Old Avoca Schoolhouse. In the Open Division,
fiddlers will play a hoedown, waltz, and a tune of
choice. There will also be other divisions of competition
available for the adventurous fiddlers, including
a Singing Fiddler's Contest, a Twin Fiddler's
contest, a Fee-Fi-Faux Fiddler's contest (fiddle
tunes played on any instrument other than a fiddle),
and a Hocus-Pocus Contest (cross-tuning, sound
effects, dancing, etc.) which will give fiddlers an
opportunity to play tunes that are usually not
allowed in any other contest. The prizes for the winners
in Open Division are $100 for first place, $50 for
second place, and $25 for third place. Prizes will also
be awarded for 1st place in other contests. Registration
for contestants starts at 1:30 p.m the day of the BEE.
Admission is $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.
Fiddlers and their backups are admitted for free.
For more information, call 402-275-3221.
log on to www.greenblattandseay.com
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"Fiddle Master Class"
Saturday, October 24, 2L00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Big Muddy Fiddle Club
Any skill level may participate. Listeners may also register
to sit in on the session and pick up some tips. The workshop
will be held at the home of Jim Harvey, 518 S 88th Street,
Omaha. Seating is limited - register early!
Jamming will follow 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., free of charge.
Coffee and snacks provided.
Questions: Mary Pat Kleven, 402-490-6710
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HAVE A GREAT WEEK!