DATES TO REMEMBER
1-26 Library open 5-6:30
2-6 GROUNDHOG CELEBRATION
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LOCAL NEWS
We can't stop talking about the snow!
One of many buried mailboxes
The spelling might be wrong but the idea's great!
(near Lorton)
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Groundhog Shirts for 2010
Can be purchased at the Countryside Bank
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Belated 1st Birthday wishes to Samuel Hincker and Brylar Werner
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Friday evening, January 16th, the Legion, VFW, and their
Auxiliaries held their annual Holiday party. About 60 people
attended. The food and the conversation were great. Alan Jackson
and Pastor Fred Anderson provided some lovely music. Judy
Schwab and Sharon Thorne led the program. Many beautiful
poinsettias were given away as door prizes compliments of
Judy & Jerry Hespen. The meal was catered by B&J's.
Those attending from Unadilla were Gordon Hopp, Shari Timm,
Ron & Lois Johnson, Gerry Davis, Bob & Barb Wilhelm,
and Kurtis & Kathy Knake.
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Our vote for Picture of the Year for 2009
It takes a dedicated soldier to show up for a fight
in boxers and flip-flops
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We were saddened to learn that the Pamida store in Nebraska
City is closing, but glad to see that the Embers Steakhouse
location is up and running as the Three Oaks. The food and
service were excellent.
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Bob & Barb Wilhelm attended the retirement party for
Capt. Jim Thoms Sunday afternoon, who made it to year 37.
Jim is married to the former Carol Jean Kreifels.
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Congratulations to Joe Hassler & Erin Tracy, who were
married Saturday night, January 16th, in Omaha.
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Rochelle Rohlfs recently attended the NCAA Volleyball
championships in Tampa, FL. She was selected as one of the
top 5 volleyball coaches in the nation. Rochelle gives a
lot of credit to her first coach - Bob Brandt. She has been
head coach at Marion High School in Omaha for 21 years.
This past year they won the State Class A volleyball
tournament. Rochelle has also consented to lead the
Groundhog Parade as Grand Marshall.
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Please make sure you participate in the census and get counted.
There are many items that are decided based on census
information: preparing for emergencies, identifying community needs,
where to build more roads, install stoplights, lower/raise spee
limits, number of home owners in comparison to renters, and
determining community aid and eligibility for special projects.
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Did you know of all the earth's water, 97% is salt water
found in oceans and seas? Only 1% of the earth's water is
available for drinking, and 2% of all water is frozen.
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
1-23 Edgar & Nora Snyder, Jerry & Peggy Leefers
Bob & Barb Brandt
1-26 Arlan Liesemeyer
1-27 Rose Marie Brandt
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
There are no Unadilla papers available for the
month of January 1910
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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All the Newsletters are on the Right Side
(just click on the Editor's name)
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The Otoe County Genealogical Society will hold its February
meeting February 11, 7:00 p.m. at the Morton-James
Public Library in Nebraska City.
Our guest speaker will be Dean Podoll, who will give
a presentation of the 2nd Nebraska Calvary's role
during the Civil War. He has documented and studied
their history over the past several years.
For more information:
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SCHOOLHOUSE TWIN FIDDLING WORKSHOP
The Old Avoca Schoolhouse will be hosting a Twin Fiddling
workshop on Saturday, February 13, for fiddlers, violinists,
or violists, who want to learn to play nicely with their
fellow fiddlers. Any age or experience level are encouraged
to enroll. Deborah Greenblatt will share some tunes, hints about
arranging for two fiddles, playing back-up, etc.
Pre-registration is required, and enrollment is limited.
The fee is $20.00 per fiddler.
For more information: 402-275-3221
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Have a GREAT week!
Barb