DATES TO REMEMBER
2-16 Community Foundation Mtg 10:00 a.m.
2-17 Ash Wednesday Service, Christian Church
2-23 Library Open 5-6:30 p.m.
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LOCAL NEWS
Thank you to these addition donors for the Groundhog Day
Silent Auction: Karen Hassler/Nestfeathers and Kevin
Wimhoff/Vantage Agri Services
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Thursday, February 11, Bob & Barb Wilhelm, and Mary Hanke,
went to Morton-James Library in Nebraska City and heard
Dean Podoll give a presentation on the Nebraska 2nd Calvary
and their battle in the Civil War at Whitestone Hill in
North Dakota. It was very informative.
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Get well wishes to Don Lewis, Etta Dieken, and Ilda Rodaway
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Friday night Craig & Chris Kimbell, Larry & Denise Boardman,
Keith & Sandi Kimbell, Bob & Barb Wilhelm, Mary Hanke,
Larry Elofson, Michele Hillman, and Nikki Beaterfelt traveled
to Schilling Bridge Winery at Pawnee City for the "Murder Mystery".
The show was hilarious, the food was great, and the wine made it worth
the trip. There was also some sampling of "Git-R-Done" beer.
At a nearby table was a group from Syracuse: Chris & Nikki
Lutjemeyer, Darci & Mark Carlson, Tracy & Kenny Reuter, Brian
& Michelle Meyer, and the "Doctor" Jerry & Dawn Kastens.
We also ran into old Unadilla resident, Randy Baker and his wife Rheta.
Barb & Randy
On the road to Pawnee City
What's in here?
Shy Miss Scarlet
Col. Sanders
Ashley Wilkes
Old friends
Michele Hillman, Darci Carlson, Nikki Biesterfeld
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Sunday, February 14, the Otoe County American Legion
Convention was held at the Syracuse Elementary School.
Those attending from Unadilla were Ron & Lois Johnson and
Bob & Barb Wilhelm
After the convention
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What do you do with all this snow? Why, build snowmen, of course!
Snowmen "Bob" and "Jerry" built by Maisie & Madison
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GO TO: sdarockets.org
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From our friend Maureen:
In case you didn't know...
All women are angels.
And when someone breaks our wings...
We simply continue to fly...
On a broomstick.
After all, WE'RE FLEXIBLE!
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REMEMBER
Our Classified Ads are FREE!
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GROUNDHOG DAY SHORT STORY WINNER
"Groundaria"
by Rachel Griswell
This family is not your usual family story. This is about a
very nice groundhog family from Italy. One day when they all were
in their home sitting by the fire when the father had a great idea!
His idea was so great, that his family went to work right away.
Did I mention the family's names? The 5 year old
beautiful little girl named Sabrina, the son's name is Grant,
he is 12, the mother's name is Molly, and the great father's name
is Bill.
Now time for you to find out the great idea
that Bill had, to open the first pizza restaurant in the
groundhog world. I know what you're thinking, hasn't the pizza
restaurant already been invented? And to that I tell you yes,
but think, this is a pizza restaurant underground and you know
that there aren't many restaurants under ground.
The pizza restaurant was named Ground-aria.
The restaurant wasn't a big hit at first, but as time went on
the little family owned restaurant was a great hit.
This family was not the richest family,
but the restaurant changed all of that. For the first time
the kids got allowances and the parents were sure that their
children would go to college.
There was only one problem. The ovens
were solar powered ovens for all the pizza ovens.
So they couldn't open again until spring. They had no
income and their bills were starting to pile up.
Then one day Bill, the dad, stuck his head
above ground and what did he see? The sun! He popped back
down to tell the family that they could finally start making
pizza again.
After the sun finally showed up, the pizza
restaurant was very busy again. Even some of the most
famous groundhogs came to the restaurant like Jessica
Squekson, the Donut Brothers, and the Incredible Hog
came to Ground-aria.
Epilogue:
The restaurant now belongs to the grandkids of Sabrina
and Grant. And the new restaurant owners look forward
to spring every year.
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CHURCH NEWS
Ten members of the Circle of the Christian Church
met at the home of Jean Lucas, Thursday evening, February 11.
Sandi Kimbell was welcomed as a new member. The treasurer
reported the Groundhog Day Bake Sale was a success. The Youth
Group also sold popcorn and cupcakes.
February 21 will be the annual Board meeting and the
Sacrificial Bean Soup Lunch at the church.
A motion was approved to purchase a
"Wreath of Thorns" to be displayed on the cross set up
at Easter time. It will be purchased with money from the
monthly traveling basket.
A Prayer Chain is in the process of being organized.
People have signed the Snack Sheet for Youth Group through
the end of March. A committee was formed to purchase flowers
for in front of the drapes at the front of the church. Peggy Luff
and Wreatha Neemann have quilt blocks to donate. Anyone
wanting to embroider blocks should let them know. Sandi Kimbell
will help organize this project. Brenda DeGolyer suggested a
Mother/Daughter Party to be held near Mother's Day.
Bring your ideas to the next meeting.
The traveling basket was brought by Lois Ebert
and won by Brenda DeGolyer. March Circle will be at the home
of Lois Ebert on March 11 at 7 p.m. A birthday card was signed
by all present for Ramona Henry Buttercase, who is also having
health problems. Jean Lucas shared some interesting devotions
and served a Valentine dessert.
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
2-20 Babbette McWilliams, Rebecca Harder
2-21 Dean Achen, Jan Moore, Ron Johnson,
Charlie Luff (#5!)
2-22 Elizabeth Oelke, Madalynn Stubbendick
2-23 Jason Schomerus, Margo Larson
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 2-18-1910, The Otoe Union:
Dick Bredenkamp left to look at land in Missouri.
A daughter was born to Clair Walls'. Herbert A. Nichols
bought land in Nueces County, Texas. The Henry Windels
family moved to Paxton, NE. Charles and Ray Lyon bought
land near Aurora. Former resident, Mary Harris Adams,
died at Canyon City, CO
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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Bess Streeter Aldrich
Birthday Open House
Sunday, February 21, 2010
2 - 5 p.m.
Aldrich House, 204 East F Street, Elmwood
Celebrate the beloved author's 129th birthday with a guided
tour of her historic home and complimentary birthday cake and
punch! Admission is $5.00 for adults and
$3.00 for children ages 6-12 (5 and under free)
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The Old Avoca Schoolhouse will celebrate the 17th annual
Play-the Recorder month in March by offering a Beginning Recorder
Workshop on Saturday, March 13, from 1 - 3 p.m.
Pre-registration is required, and enrollment is limited.
The $30.00 fee includes an instruction book, and a soprano
recorder.
call: 402-275-3221
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Producing Small Fruits for Home Profit will be presented at
6:30 p.m. on February 18 at the UNL Kimmel Education and
Research Center, 5985 G Road, Nebraska City.
Join Vaughn Hammond, extention technologist, to learn about
growing small fruits in your backyard. He will cover the production
of raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and other common
and not so common small fruits. For information:
402-873-3166
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Louisville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Fish Fry's
February 26th & March 26th
Louisville Fire Hall 5-8 p.m.
All you can eat $8; single serve $6; 12 & under $5
Plate includes Fish or Hot dog, fries, coleslaw, desert, & drink
All proceeds go towards the purchase
of equipment for the department.
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Award winning travel journalist Diana Lambdin Meyer of
Kansas City will offer a workshop on getting started as a
freelance writer.
Workshop held at
WHISPERING PINES
Bed & Breakfast
Nebraska City, NE
FRIDAY, MARCH 12 7 pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 13 8 am - 4 pm
www.bbwhisperingpines.com/rooms.htm
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Have a GREAT week!
Barb