DATES TO REMEMBER
6-8 until ??? Library closed
6-10 Christian Church Circle at Kate Lucas home
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LOCAL NEWS
Candidate filing forms for Village Trustee are now available at the
Village Office. Incumbents must file by 7-15-2010 and non-incumbents
must file by 8-1-2010.
ALL FORMS MUST BE SIGNED BEFORE
A NOTARY PUBLIC
Trustees up for re-election are Dan Crownover, Dale Stoner,
and Janet Oelke
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The Unadilla Cemetery Board would like to thank everyone
who helped put up and take down flags for Memorial Day.
We wouldn't be able to do it without such great volunteers!
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The park shelter got most of its roof over the weekend
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Jean Lucas reports that the Unadilla Alumni Banquet was held at the
Duncan Building, Saturday, May 29, with the classes of 1948 and 1949
as hosts. Jean (Holscher) Lucas, Lillie (Callaway) Rockenbach, Ted
Halvorsen, Dick Mohlman, and Donna (Callaway) Thoms represented
those classes. There were 37 in attendance. There were no members
of the classes of 1935 or 1940. Arvilla (Kuenning) Noerrlinger
and Robert Fey represented the class of 1945. Marvin Lucas from
the class of 1950. Kate (Botsford) Callaway, Larry Halvorsen,
Dale Isaacs, and Janice (Helm) Thomson attended from the class of
1955. Potted miniature roses of various colors decorated the tables
and were given as door prizes. A football game was played and the
video of the school in the 1940's was watched. Next years dinner
will be at the Duncan Building on May 28, 2011, and will be hosted by
the class of 1955
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Bob & Barb Wilhelm attended the ballgame between the
Syracuse Steelers and Weeping Water Saturday morning.
Sadly, it was close but our team lost.
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Sam T. Remington has a new baby sister who arrived Monday,
June 7, weighing in at 6 lbs 15 oz and was 20 inches long.
Everyone is doing well, not sure about the name, but Sammy
thinks Mikey would be a good one! Grandparents are Keith
& Sandi Kimbell and great-grandparents are Gene & Berdean
West and Verneda Kimbell, all Unadilla.
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Bob Wilhelm received the news that Wilson Wilhelm,
Villisca, Iowa, passed away Saturday, June 5. He was the last
living sibling of Vernon Wilhelm and would have been 94.
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Bob & Barb Wilhelm set off in search of the Helena Cemetery Sunday
afternoon, but first found the Wilcox Cemetery, which is, as near as
they could tell is about a mile directly north of Helena Cemetery.
It was an interesting and informative trip, with lots of good photos
taken. Look for them on Find-A-Grave.
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
6-10 John & Gera Stilwell (54), Jon Vodicka
6-11 Brody Brandt
6-14 Samantha Pester
6-15 Mark & Tammy Bayliss (19)
6-16 Keith Liesemeyer
NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 6-10-1910, The Otoe Union:
J.H. Kelly was repainting the Commercial House. A son was born to
Ira Rhotens'. The men's ball team was organized: Judge E.S. Carper,
manager, Taylor Graham, captain, Cliff Durbin, asst. captain, players:
Elmer Sedam, Cliff Durbin, Fred Young, Ray Young, Allie Carney,
Sumner Farnsworth, Ed Fey, John Miller, and Ira Rhoten.
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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(just click on the Editor's name)
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Entries for the Eighth Annual Nebraska American String
Teacher's Fiddle Tune Composition Contest were received from 13
states and Canada. The results are:
1st: "The Flowering Bush", Mike Casey, Oak Park, IL
2nd: "Harker's Crossing", Kelsey Wells, Murfreesboro, TN
and
"Mowin' the Lawn (In My Hundred Dollar Shoes)",
Nissa de la Torre, Lincoln, NE
3rd: "FiddleLinReel", Lin O'Brien, Lincoln, NE
The winning tunes will be printed in up-coming issues of
Stringing Along, the Nebraska ASTA newsletter. For more
information about subscribing to Stringing Along, contact the
editor, Mindy Hunke at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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The Plattsmouth Main Street Association is the host of
an Old-Fashioned Father's Day in the Park.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
from 9 am to 4 pm
at Historic Rhylander Park
615 Lincoln Avenue
All events are free and open to the public
vintage food, music, & games
Old-time Base Ball Game played by 1860's rules
The "Cowtown Vintage Base Ball Team" from Wichita, Kansas,
has challenged the "Cass County Railroad Ruffians Base Ball Club"
to a game starting at 1 pm
Come and join the fun!
for more information go to: www.plattsmouthmainstreet.com
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EAGLE DAYS
JULY 9TH & 10TH
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ELMWOOD-MURDOCK
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES
JUNE 12TH
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"HEAVEN CAN WAIT"
The Lofte Theatre will begin its 34th season with Harry Segall's classic.
It is the story of a loveable prize-fighter, Joe Pendleton, whom is
snatched into the afterlife before his time. In an effort to rectify the
situation, his guardian angel returns Joe to earth in the body of an
elderly millionaire. "Heaven Can Wait" has all the ingredients of a
lighthearted comedy while also asking important questions about
life and true love.
Running: May 28-30, June 4-6, and 10-13
Tickets: $16 (402-234-2553)
pictured are Bob Pinkerton of Weeping Water
and Jamion Biesterfeld of Louisville
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The Otoe County Genealogical Society will host its June 10th meeting
at the Otoe County Museum of Memories at 366 Poplar Street in
Syracuse at 7:00 pm. There will be a short meeting, and will then be
sorting and catalogings hundreds of 150 year-old criminal and civil
case files from the Otoe County District Courthouse, and
establishing a searchable database for future research. The
museum's genealogical reference area will also be open to anyone
who wishes to research his/her family history.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLE CAMPS
Fiddle Camp for beginners is Monday, June 14 - Friday, June 18.
Includes basics and fun fiddling. Fiddling styles include
bluegrass, Cajun, Irish, Klezmer, old-time, and newly
composed pieces by the campers. Movement and
singing are included in the experience.
Fiddle Camp for Inermediate/Advanced is Monday,
July 12 - Friday, July 16.
Each day is 9 am to 1 pm
registration online at www.greenblattandseay.com
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The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley announces
"Guys & Dolls"
Performance dates: July 16-18, 22-25, 29-31,
and August 1.
www.Lofte.com or 402-234-2553
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Auditions for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of
"King Authur's Quest" will be held on Monday, June 14,
from 10 am to 12 pm at the Lofte. There are roles for students
entering 1st through 7th grade. There is not cost - the first rehearsal
begins 15-30 minutes after auditions.
There will be two performances on June 19th at 3 and 6 pm
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Have a GREAT week!
Barb