DATES TO REMEMBER
3-17 St Patricks Day
3-23 Library open 5-6:30 pm
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LOCAL NEWS
Continued get well wishes to Glenn Lewis, and to
Don Lewis, also
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Damien Thomas, grandson of Cay & Ernie Rowley, visited the
Clerk's office on 3-8. It's unanimous --- he's a cutie!
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Condolences to the many friends and family of
Beverly Jean Koerner.
Floyd & Bev Koerner
Bev was born 5-21-1932 to Carl & Mary (Wagner) Fisk,
near Anselmo, Nebraska. She passed away 3-10-10 in Syracuse.
She married Floyd Koerner on 6-4-1953.
Bev taught in a rural school near Syracuse, worked at a lab,
and ended her career cooking for the children in the Unadilla
School. She was also especially good at fixing "boo-boos".
She was a great friend and confidant to me and my siblings
after our own mother passed. Bev and Floyd loved to camp
and volunteered many hours as campground hosts in parks
in southeast Nebraska. She will be missed by so many.
Survivors: daughter Sheila and George Zavodny, Weston;daughter
Janet and Jay Lind, Lincoln; brother, Raymond Fisk, Burr;
grandchildren Michael Shane and Christal Zavodny, Niki and
Barry Potts, Kerry Sommers, Neil Cary, Devon Lind; great
grandchildren Michaela and Kylie Zavodny, Seth, Ethan, and
Austin Potts.
Bev was proceeded in death by her husband Floyd, her parents,
brother Darrel Fisk, sisters Darlene Boardman, Gertrude Morris,
and Elsie Mannschreck.
Funeral services were Saturday at Beautiful Saviour Lutheran
Church, Palmyra. She was laid to rest at Lincoln Memorial Park
Cemetery, next to her beloved Floyd.
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Ron & Lois Johnson, Gordon Hopp & Shari Timm, Bob & Barb
Wilhelm, Keith & Sandi Kimbell, Ron & Maryanna Wenninghoff,
and Curt Kimbell, were among the 55 members/spouses
attending the 91st American Legion Birthday Party, March 9,
at the Syracuse Country Club. The Legion Auxiliary celebrated
their 90th birthday. Corned beef and cabbage was served by
the Legion; cake was provided by the Auxiliary. Legion members were
honored for their many years of membership and work. Those honored
from Unadilla were: Gerry Davis, 40 years; Richard Eis, 55 years;
Gordon Hopp, 40 years; Keith Kimbell, 35 years; Tom Rodaway, 40 years;
Harvey Vogt, 35 years; and Ron Wenninghoff, 40 years. Kathy &
Vaughn Hackstadt provided the musical entertainment and Linda Holz
provided some "line dancing" fun.
Legion cake
Auxiliary cake
Kitchen help
Curt Kimbell, Dodie Holz, Bob Wilhelm
Keith Kimbell
Gordon Hopp
Legion Honorees that were present
front, l - r, Victor Liesemeyer, Bernard Holscher, Jerry Goering, Bill
Farmer, Dale Young
back, l - r, Commander Ron Johnson, Glen Peterson, Arlen Michel, William
Peterson, Gordon Hopp, Jim Pierce, Keith Kimbell, Ron Wenninghoff
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Keep in mind that dog licenses expire April 30th. Please have current
rabies vaccination certificate when you renew
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Countryside Bank recently sent out a list of ways to improve your
financial well being. Two items were especially noteworthy: elect
people to public offices that focus on fiscal responsibility and have
a track record to back it up; and, buy locally whenever you can and
promote local businessess.
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
3-18 Gordon Hopp, Darlene Isaacs
3-20 Milan & Christie Brehm #34
3-21 Scott Hitzemann
3-22 Milan Brehm, Scott & Jenn Hitzemann #13
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 3-18-1910, The Otoe Union:
Fred Lyon sold his farm to N. Pickerill. William Farnsworth caught his
8th coyote. Twins were born to Walter McIntyres'. Gertrude Stedman
and Leon Byram were married in Lincoln by Rev. A.P. Byram. Bertha
Maller and Charles Besch were married in Unadilla by Rev. A.A. Kerber.
Clarinda Butter & Egg Co. began advertising in the paper.
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OTOE COUNTY RURAL SCHOOLS REUNION
On April 10th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Otoe County Genealogical
Society will host its 1st Annual Otoe County Rural Schools Reunion
at Harmony School, 6265 "Q" Road, which is located 8 miles south
of Nebraska City on Hwy #75, and 1/2 mile west on "Q" Road.
Harmony School is a rural schoolhouse that was built in 1879, and was
closed in 1997. This reunion will include a coffee social and tour
of the 130-year old schoolhouse. In addition, it will also give visitors
a chance to assist our society in identifying numerous rural school
photographs from several different districts throughout the county.
The society has come into possession of these prized photographs
through the Otoe County Courthouse Clean-Up Project. The photos
were donated by the Otoe County Clerk's office, and other donations.
PLEASE, come join us at Harmony School and help us pay tribute to
these buildings that contributed so much to the education of our
youth for over 100 years!
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The Otoe County Genealogical Society will host it's quarterly Genealogy
Internet Workshop at the Morton-James Public Library in Nebraska
City on April 8th at 7:00 pm. This workshop will cover how to utilize
numerous websites to assist you in your research. The library has access
to Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest, both of which have online records
of the U.S. Federal Census' and to thousands of other valuable data
bases as well. So please come join us, and bring along a copy of your
family tree so you can fill in some of those missing gaps.
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WORKSHOP FOR NON-FIDDLERS
For folks who have never played a fiddle or violin, and are brave enough to
try, come to the Workshop for Folks Who Have Never Fiddles.
Fiddles will be available for participants to play, and source lists and advice
for further study will be provided. The Workshop takes place on Saturday,
April 3, 1 - 3 pm in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse. Pre-registration is
required, enrollment is limited, and there is a $20.00 fee.
402.275.3221
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"LIVING LAST SUPPER"
Weeping Water Congregational Church
Thursday, April 1, 2010
7:30 p.m.
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Louisville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Fish Fry's
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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Ladies ~ Start your bonnets!
Louisville's Coop de Ville will celebrate Easter with their annual
Easter Bonnet Parade & Contest
on Saturday, March 27th
Register your bonnet from 9:00 - 10:00 am
at Louisville Art Gallery, 3rd & Main Street
Parade begins at 10:15 am
1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will receive gift certificates
Questions? 402.234.2717
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"HAVING A WONDERFUL TIME"
Spring is in the air! The roads are clear, the birds are singing and there's
a new comedy opening at Mahoney State Park. "Having a Wonderful
Time, Wish You Were Here" is a wild bedroom comedy by Billy Van Zandt
and Jane Millmore. Directed by Kevin Colbert, it is filled with
double standards, midnight rendezvous, and a hungry bear. If you don't
like to laugh, you'd better stay away from this one. PG13 is suggested
for some adult situations.
Performance dates are March 13-14, 19-21,26-28, April 3, 9-11,
and 16-18. Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 pm; Sundays 2:00 pm.
$8.00 for adults and $6.00 for children 12 and under. Dinner theater
packages available.
Reservations: 402.944.2523 ext 7122
A state sticker or day pass is required to enter the park.
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Have a GREAT week!
Barb