DATES TO REMEMBER

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12-22   Library closed

12-22 Unadilla School Holiday Program 2:20 p.m.

12-23 THRU 1-1 No School!

12-24 & 12-25   Village Office closed

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LOCAL NEWS

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The Annual Ebert Christmas dinner was held Sunday,

December 6, at the Duncan Building. Lois Ebert and family

were hosts to 58 family members from Lincoln,

Roca, Waverly, Ashland, Talmage, and Unadilla. Members

are descendants of Max & Maude Ebert and their

children: Pauline Goad, Viola Gartner, Charles Ebert, Ruby

Grundman, and Maxine Stilwell. A good time was

had by all!

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Congratulations to Andrew Kimbell and James Conradi,

who will be graduating from UNO this Friday.

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Happy belated birthday to Bill Kea, who celebrated

on 12-12

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Michele, Maisie, and Madison Hillman had just a touch of cabin

fever so they went to the Air & Space Museum Saturday.

They saw "lot of things that could fly", Santa Clause, and lots

of characters from "Star Wars".

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Girls and Darth Vader

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Maisie & Santa

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Madison & Santa

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Bob & Barb Wilhelm went to Wellman, Iowa, over the weekend

to visit the Scott Hitzemann family. They were amazed at

field after field of corn standing in 1-3 feet of snow; usually

not a combine in sight. The snowfall around Des Moines was

very heavy, with many cars and semis in the median and

along the sides of the road.

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How much snow did you have? We had 11 inches in protected

areas. For the first time in 8 years, the Village Board

meeting was cancelled due to the weather.

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Snow and drifts

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More snow!

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The Village Board would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays;

be safe on your journeys!

Please, share your news with me when you get back!

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Thank you to these additional donors to the

All-Fund Drive: May Lamb, Tyler Isaacs Memorial,

Mike & Beckie Hickman, Employees & Directors of

Countryside Bank, and Gerry & Cherrie Davis. We live

in a truly amazing community!

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Couldn't resist this one!

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Suhed!

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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

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12-17   Nick Jensen

12-18   Irma Taylor, Eloise Stubbendeck, Michelle Donovan

12-19   Don Lewis

12-21   Chad & Jonna Pester (Happy 13th!)

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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

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Friday, 12-17-1909, The Otoe Union:

John Hesson wanted to sell his ten-horse Russell engine. A

daughter was born to Henry Horstmans'. A new law would go into

effect 1-1-1910 that prohibited writing checks for under $1.00.

Mrs. George Russell, who had a bakery in her home,

reported she had baked 8000 loaves of bread

"to date in 1909".

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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS 

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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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At the Lofte Community Theatre in Manley, acting up in class is not

only accepted, but strongly encouraged. Back by popular demand,

the Lofte is gathering its most talented artists in a classroom

environment to teach and prepare young actors and

actresses. Four separate classroom sessions will cover

Acting Basics, Intro to Dance, Vocal Audition, & Stage Combat.

This one-day theater workshop will take place on Saturday,

January 23 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Enrollment is open to

young people ages 10-18 at any level of experience. Space

for this event is limited and slots will be filled on a first

come, first served basis. Participants should plan on arriving

15 minutes early for check in.

Tuition for the workshop is $50 per student and includes a

box lunch. Each student will also receive a graduation gift.

Questions may be directed to Anne Pope at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To obtain a registration sheet, please call the Lofte box office at

402.234.2553 or download it at www.Lofte.com

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Lofte students learn a few basic dance moves from Megan Kovar

of Lincoln during last year's Acting Up in Class.

 

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"JOURNEY INTO CHRISTMAS"

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

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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!

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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

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!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

or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Have a GREAT week!

Barb