DATES TO REMEMBER
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
(thanks for the photo, April!)
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Santa came to the Tractor shed
Santa & Friends
Carrie & Brody Brandt
Burton Brandt
Barret Brandt
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!
James & Andrew
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.
Sam & Dad
Cousins
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
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
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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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
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
!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