DATES TO REMEMBER
9-29 Library open 5-6:30 p.m.
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LOCAL NEWS
There's another new face at the Village Office. Dwight Kastens will
be taking over the reins from Keith Block, who's retiring after
30+ years of service. We hope Keith will continue as a
"consultant" and hope Alberta doesn't have too many
"honey-do" jobs for him! Congratulations to you both.
Keith Block
Dwight Kastens
Amber Kempkes, Assistant Clerk
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Madison Hillman got to see her first UNL volleyball game on
September 10, accompanied by sister Maisie, Mom Michele, and
Grandpa Bob. From all reports it was a great game,
UNL beating the opposition in 3 games.
Got the programs signed!
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Just a reminder: water books are not automatically sent out.
They can be picked up at the Village Office, or leave a
message and one will be mailed to you.
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"IMPORTANCE OF WALKING"
Walking 20 minutes a day can add to your life expectancy.
This enables you at 85 years old to spend an additional
5 months in a nursing home at $7000 per month!
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DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR
"CLASSIFIEDS"
AS WELL AS OUR OTHER PAGES!
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CHURCH NEWS
Unadilla Christian Church
9:00 SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:00 WORSHIP SERVICE
Pastor, Andrew DeGolyer
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United Methodist Church
9:00 WORSHIP SERVICE
Pastor, Tony Dawson
Unadilla United Methodist Women met September 2, with thirteen
members and one visitor present. The Purpose was read in unison.
Norma Boettcher was given a Corsage for Missions as hostess.
May Lamb, Education & Interpretation, read from the prayer
calendar of Red Bird Mission in Kentucky, followed by
Mathew 5:15-31. Irma Taylor, Social Action, reported she had
sent 3 cards. A motion was made and carried, that all officers
be retained in their present office, with Norma Boettcher taking
Spiritual Growth. Cookie Sundays will be the second Sunday of the
month beginning in September. It was reported that an Upper
Room will be mailed to Elsie Snyder each time an issue is
published. The group will help with Bingo at Good Samaritan in
October. Sept. 12 is Blue River Fall meeting at Waverly.
Sept. 19 a Saturday evening service will be held at 5:00 p.m.,
and will be held every third Saturday of the month; there will
be no services the following morning. Following the business meeting,
Gabby Ayala from 10,000 Villages, Lincoln, spoke about the store
in Lincoln. All items are hand made by natives from many countries,
and are made out of recycled goods. She displayed jewelry, baskets,
etc. made from shells, paper wrappers, wire, and other materials.
Most of the money goes back to the crafters. The next meeting
will be October 7th with May Lamb as leader and Jody
Clark as hostess.
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Hopewell Presbyterian Church
8:00 WORSHIP SERVICE
Pastor, Sara Dingman
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
9-24 Mike Hickman, Clark Stubbendeck, Corey Schulze
9-25 David Lewis
9-26 John & Linda Kastens
9-28 Dale & Karen Isaacs, Rick Block
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 9-24-1909, The Otoe Union:
A daughter was born to Otto Heckathorn. The B&M crew completed
the new stockyards. Frank Yeigh was building a new home for
I.P. Taylor which was 26 X 26m with a 14 X 16 addition.
A.F. Nichols was trying to sell a quarter section 2 1/2 miles
NW of town. C.N. Griswold had for sale: "20 breeding ewes
and a thoroughbred Stropshire ram."
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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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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Barb