DATES TO REMEMBER
10-2 Hydrant flushing in p.m.
10-6 Library open 5-6:30 p.m.
10-7 UMW 9:00 a.m.
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LOCAL NEWS
RESIDENTS PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
Water hydrants will be flushed after lunch on Friday,
October 2, weather permitting.
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Condolences to Jim Pope and family on the loss of
Jim's father, Dale Bruce Pope.
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Repairing the elevator last week
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It was so foggy a few mornings last week, we couldn't see
Unadilla from our house.
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Michele, Maisie, and Madison Hillman met sister Jenn
and family and other relatives at the Red Rock Lake near
Pella, Iowa, over the weekend. They had a great time,
especially the cousins (oh yeah, except for that
burning marshmallow incident!)
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As of our publication date, there's only 85 days left till
Christmas, and 127 till Groundhog Day!
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Cindy Bassinger visited the office last week and showed us
the quilt she made in memory of her late husband Scott.
She's also made them for all her kids and grandkids.
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Bob and Barb Wilhelm went to the Flea Market in Brownville
Sunday. It has almost doubled in size since our last visit there.
The crowd was huge, the funnel cakes were great, but we had
a family of bees that seemed to follow us everywhere. On the
way home we stopped at Coryell Park, where so many family events
were held. (It is a lot smaller than we both remembered!) The
Homestead Shelter was an addition we had not seen, as was the
covered bridge. It brought back a lot of memories of fun times
and relatives long since gone. The leaves were just beginning to turn,
so we're thinking another trip is in order!
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Several area residents went on the "Junk Jaunt" in western
Nebraska. Sounds like everyone brought something home!
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The swine flu paranoia has gotten out of hand!
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DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR
"CLASSIFIEDS"
AS WELL AS OUR OTHER PAGES!
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LIBRARY NEWS
The Unadilla Library Board met September 22 at 4:00 p.m.
Those present: Peggy Leefers, Lois Ebert, Shirley Stubbendick,
Sandi Kimbell, Rose Marie Brandt, Jean Lucas, and Alberta Block.
Thank you notes from scholarship recipients, Kylea Block
and Shelby Oelke were read.
The treasurer's report showed a current balance of $963.43.
Shirley Stubbendick presented a bill for $11.96, and suggested
the Library again subscribe to Nebraska Life Magazine.
A motion was made to set aside $100.00 for the purchase of
new books, some of which were requested by patrons of the
Library. Motion carried.
Plans for the 2010 Groundhog Celebration were discussed. It was
decided the Library Board will not serve food, outside sources
will be contacted. Flea Market spaces with tables provided by
vendors will be $20 each, with proceeds going to the Library.
The story and photo contest will be presented to the teachers
as in previous years. Greg Wagner and Dick Turpin will give a
program together from 2:30 - 3:30 at the gymnasium.
The Fall outing will include "Bloom Where You Are Planted", a farm
near Avoca, and Slattery Vintage Estates, near Nehawka. It is
scheduled for October 24th.
The Library will be open on Tuesday evenings of school days.
This will not include Christmas vacation or possible snow days.
Alberta Block, secretary
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
9-29 Mike & Beckie Hickman
10-4 Perry & Jessica Stoner
10-6 Scott & Keri Hincker, Ilda Rodaway
10-7 Dallas & Cheryl Royal
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 10-1-1909, The Otoe Union:
N. Schreiner was building a double corn crib. Thomas Rodaway was
looking for apple pickers. J.W. Thompson, Hopewell Fruit Farm, was
also looking for pickers and would pay $1.50 a day plus board. He would
pay 3 cents a bushel to apple haulers. H.A. Nichols wanted to sell
120 acres between Unadilla and Palmyra.
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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(just click on the Editor's name)
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Grandpa's passed away and it's time to read the will! The Lofte
Community Theater opens the hilarious comedy, "Lie, Cheat, and
Genuflect" on October 9.
The fast paced farce, written by William Van Zandt and Jane
Milmore revolves around the two "black sheep" of the wealthy
Buckle family. Two bumbling brothers fell out of their grandfather's
favor several years ago, and know they don't have a chance at
receiving any money. But, due to a string of unfortunate bets at the
track, they're in debt to a low-rent loan shark. In their desperation,
the brothers cook up a scheme to have one of them pose as their
grandfather's favorite, a female cousin who happens to be a nun!
A cast of colorful characters including a wine-swilling maid and a
rookie lawyer add to the mayhem. Director Kevin Colbert suggests
a PG-13 rating for the production, and advises that some situations
may not be suitable for very young children.
Kevin Colbert of Weeping Water plays the scheming brother, Tom, who
has all the answers. Have you ever seen a nun with five o'clock shadow?
A Lofte favorite, Jamion Biesterfeld of Louisville will spend half his
time as brother Billy and the other half as the fictitious "Sister"
Fernando." Other cast members include Anne Pope and Chistina Tipken
of Eagle, Shari Hoelker of Omaha, Dave Hibler and Kevin Holdorf
of Manley.
Performance dates are Oct 9-11, 16-18, and 22-25. Curtain times are
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are
$16 and may be purchased by calling the Lofte Box Office at
(402) 234-2553 or online at www.Lofte.com
Kevin Colbert and Jamion Biesterfeld will "Lie, Cheat, and Genuflect"
to get their grandfather's fortune!
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Bloom Where You're Planted Farm & Pumpkin Patch
911 108th Street
Avoca NE
phone: 402-267-4104
open Sept 19th - Nov 1
(see previous issues of the newsletter)
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THIRTEENTH ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE
FIDDLING BEE
Sunday, October 11, at 2:30 p.m.
(see previous issues of the newsletter)
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"Fiddle Master Class"
Saturday, Oct 24, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
(see previous issues of the newsletter)
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SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLE WORKSHOP
FOR FOLKS WHO HAVE NEVER FIDDLED
Deborah Greenblatt will share some hints about beginning fiddling,
shopping for a fiddle, reading music, playing by ear, etc. Fiddles will
be available for participants to play, and source lists and advice
for further study will be provided. The Workshop will be Saturday,
November 7, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse,
Avoca, Nebraska. Preregistration is required, enrollment is limited, and
there's a $20 fee.
For more information call 402-275-3221,
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Have a GREAT week!
Barb