DATES TO REMEMBER

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12-29   Library closed

12-24 & 12-25   Village Office closed

1-4   Public Forum on the future use of the Unadilla School

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Summer Renee Wardyn would like to introduce you

to her new brother, Gavin Zygmunt

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(thanks for the photo, April!)

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Santa came to the Tractor shed

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Santa & Friends

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Carrie & Brody Brandt

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Burton Brandt

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Barret Brandt

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Larry Larson family

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Andrew Christopher Kimbell graduated from the UNO

College of Arts & Sciences with a

Bachelor of Arts Degree.

James Michael Conradi graduated from the UNO

College of Arts & Sciences Magna Cum Laude

with a Bachelor of Science Degree.

Congratulations!

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James & Andrew

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Keith, Andrew, & Sandi Kimbell

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A village Safety meeting was held 12-15-09. Safety Committee

members are: Barb Wilhelm, Dwight Kastens, and Arliss Wassenberg.

The eight critical elements of the OSHA standard

29 CFR 1910.147, lockout/tagout procedures,

were explored. If you would like a copy of these procedures,

please contact the Village Office.

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Once again, the people in our community showed what a wonderful,

big-hearted people they are. The Unadilla Foundation collected

$6510 and will be distributed as follows: Rescue Squad $1550;

Fire Dept $1645; Community Library $245; Unadilla

Foundation $1405; Unadilla Cemetery $235; Handi-Bus $65;

March of Dimes $20; Relay for Life $100; Red Cross $50;

Alzheimer's Assoc $70; Project Violence $25;

Heart Assoc $55; Region 5 $85; Syracuse Food Bank $935;

and Palmyra Food Bank $25. Thank you so much for your

continued support.

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The Unadilla Christian Church celebrated "Down Home

Christmas" Sunday, December 20. There was some amazing

music, including bell ringers, a violin solo, vocal numbers,

poems and other readings, and who knew Chad Pester could

play the guitar? Ned Lucas and His Band was a real treat!

It was followed by a southern-style breakfast prepared by

Pastor Andy's father, Wilbur. We hear it was very good!

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Twenty-seven members of the Verneda Kimbell family

celebrated their Christmas Sunday, December 20

at the Syracuse Senior Center. Craig & Chris Kimbell

were the hosts. There was a gift exchange following the dinner.

Families came from Lincoln, Omaha, and Unadilla.

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Sam & Dad

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Cousins

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Curt & Keith Kimbell

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Bob & Barb Wilhelm attended the Christmas program at

Northbranch Sunday evening. Maisie & Madison Hillman

both participated. "Live from Bethlehem" was produced

by Wendy Mueller and Lori Zahn. It was the Christmas

story told by first century television reporters covering

the census in Bethlehem. All the children did a great job

and we especially enjoyed the "commercials"!

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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

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12-24   Doni Stoner, Mary Ann Wenninghoff

12-26   Rose Duncan

12-27   Maggie Lechner

12-28   Dan Stoner, Anden Werner

12-29   Wyatt Petersen

12-30   Tucker Crownover

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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

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Friday, 12-24-1909, The Otoe Union:

The editor stated, "The ice is fine, 12 inches thick and clear

as crystal". Fred Lucas and family moved to town and

occupied the old J.D. Anderson home. Charles Buchanan

and Lizzie Shafer, Elmwood, were married. John W. Pell

married Clara Scheel; they would live on a farm "just west

of town". Several sleigh-riding accidents were reported.

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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS

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(just click on the Editor's name)

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The Old Avoca Schoolhouse will be hosting a Jamming

Workshop on Saturday, January 9, from 1-3 p.m.

Championship fiddler and fiddle book author,

Deborah Greenblatt, will share some hints to help

you play in a jam session with minimum stress, and

maximum music. Pre-registration is required, enrollment

is limited, and there is a $20 fee.

For more information, call 402-275-3221, or email

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The Otoe County Genealogical Society will hold its

January meeting on 1-14-09, at the Otoe County Museum of

Memories, 366 Poplar Street, in Syracuse, Nebraska. This

meeting will welcome new members into the society, and will also

cover topics of interest concerning research in the Otoe

County Area. The meeting is open to all who are interested in

joining the society, or just wish to attend to learn more about

genealogical research in general.

OCGS Vice President, Duane Arends, will present a class

on "Time Lines", which will cover how utilizing time lines

to document your family's history can greatly assist you

in uncovering valuable information about your ancestors.

To learn more about the society, please check out our website,

or contact the Morton-James Library or the Otoe County Museum

of Memories.

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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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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