DATES TO REMEMBER
12-14 Grades 7-12 Winter Vocal Concert @ High School 7:00 p.m.
12-15 Library open 5-6:30 p.m.
12-21 Grades 7-12 Winter Band Concert @ High School 7:00 p.m.
12-23 through 1-1 Holiday Vacation - No School!
LOCAL NEWS
Did you watch the game Saturday night? What a nail-biter!
Even though we lost, Herbie is still smiling
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Thank you to these All-Fund Drive contributors:
John & Gera Stilwell, Randy & Jeanie Steinkuhler, Daniel
& Sondra Petersen, Chris & Jan Moore, Arlin & Nina Jean
Rohlfs, Rose Marie Brandt, and Barry Brandt.
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The snow was beautiful Sunday night, but the temperature
is hard to get used to!
There are a lot of beautiful light displays around town but didn't have
much luck with the camera.
Jerry Friede residence
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Get well wishes to Cindy Bassinger and to Tom Rodaway.
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The Unadilla Area Foundation received word from the
Kimmel Foundation that Unadilla has been approved for a 2-1
matching grant to build a shelter over the picnic table area
at the park. Work will begin as soon as weather permits.
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Rose & Norm Duncan and Cindy Bassinger attended the
Christmas program at Capital City Christian Church Sunday
evening. Their grandchildren were part of the program.
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Do you know you can buy a LED "headlight" for about $8.00 at
a home center? They are great for putting up holiday lights
in the dark and entertaining little boys.
Ani & Grandpa's headlight
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Thanks to Gera Stilwell for lending me her copy of
"The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls - it's a
fascinating story.
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NEBRASKA BANKERS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
William B. Brandt Memorial Scholarship
Up to 12 annual $1000 scholarships will be given to
students attending one of the following:
Bellevue University, Chadron State College, College of St. Mary,
Concordia University, Creighton University, Dana College,
Doane College, Hastings College, Midland Lutheran College,
Nebraska Wesleyan, Peru State College, Union College,
Wayne State College, or York College. (excluding
University of Nebraska.)
Candidates must be a legal resident of Nebraska; a full-time
student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,
with an emphasis in finance, accounting, economics, or other
business related major; and a junior or senior with a minimum
GPA of 3.0. NBA-member bank employees and their families
are eligible to apply.
The application form can be found at:
www.nebankers.org/public/edsection/ontrain.html
All applications must include the application form, essay,
and a letter of recommendation from a NBA-member bank.
Applications must be received by January 31.
Selection will be made by March 15
For more information, please call (402) 474-1555
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
12-10 Michael Bowersmith, Dave Hall, Renee Jensen
12-11 Peggy Leefers (this is a BIG one!)
12-15 Hilary Seelhoff
12-16 Dylan Bartling, Leah Lewis
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 12-10-1909, The Otoe Union:
Paul Naeve shot a mink and received $4.50 from a St. Louis
firm for the pelt. George Heim, 3 miles west and 1 mile north,
was selling all farm implements and household goods. The
temperatures were below zero and the ruts in the road
were "wagon hub deep".
NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Read other communities newsletters by clicking on:
www.NebraskaCommunityWebsites.com
All the Classified Ads are on the Left Side
All the Newsletters are on the Right Side
(just click on the Editor's name)
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Something's Gotta Go......
Cleaning for the Holidays?
No room for all the new Christmas Gifts?
Don't put good stuff in the dumpster....
Call 402-234-5232-Manley Village Clerk
Collecting anything and everything
(Except clothing or junk)
for a community auction to be held in the Spring
to defray costs of development of
Manley's Community Center.
Nothing too large or too small.
Will pick up.
Help support your community.
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"JOURNEY INTO CHRISTMAS"
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
A year's worth of activities celebrating
A Lantern in Her Hand by Bess Streeter Aldrich
as the One Book One Nebraska selection for 2009 will conclude
with the annual "Journey Into Christmas" Holiday Open House
at the Aldrich House. Located at 204 East F Street, Elmwood, NE,
the event runs every Saturday and Sunday in December
from 2-5 p.m.
Eleven rooms in the author's historic home have been dressed
for the holidays. Rooms are decorated by local clubs and families,
each with its own tree and unique theme. Visitors are invited
to enjoy complimentary cookies and hot cider after
their tour.
Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children
ages 6-12. Visit www.BessStreeterAldrich.org for
more information.
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LOFTE GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR CHRISTMAS!
They're always the right size and guarantee a memorable evening!
One general admission ticket is $16. It can be redeemed for any one
of our regular season plays. Or, save 33% by purchasing a
season pass. For $60 you can let your loved ones enjoy
each of our five season plays. 2010 Shows:
Heaven Can Wait
Guys & Dolls
Jake's Women
Unnecessary Farce
Christmas at Leon's
Purchase you gift certificates today by calling our box office
at 234-2553. Box office hours 9 a.m.-1 p.m.,
Monday - Friday
If requested, we can arrange to mail the gift certificate
directly to the recipient!
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EIGHTH ANNUAL NEBRASKA
AMERICAN STRING TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
FIDDLE TUNE CONTEST
!st Place: $100.00
2nd Place: $50.00
3rd Place: $25.00
This event inspires fiddlers to compose their own tunes, and
supports the cause of string education througout the
great state of Nebraska. The winners will be announced
on May 29, 2010, during the Monumental Fiddling Championship
held at the Homestead National Monument in Beatrice,
Nebraska. The winning compositions will be performed at the
Championship, and printed in Stringing Along, the journal
of the Nebraska Chapter of the American String Teachers
Association. Direct your questions and get rules and
guidelines from:
Deborah Greenblatt
The Old Schoolhouse
PO Box 671
Avoca NE 68307-0671
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Have a GREAT week!
Barb