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DATES TO REMEMBER

8-9   Unadilla Volunteer Fire Dept meeting 8:00 p.m.

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LOCAL NEWS

Belated 50th birthday wishes to Richard Lechner

who celebrated 7-23

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One of the prettiest corners in town is maintained

by Teresa & Bruce Liesemeyer

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Congratulations to Betsy (Brandt) and Mike Pavelka

on the birth of Cole Robert Pavelka. Local grandparents

are Bob & Barb Brandt; great-grandmother Rose Marie Brandt.

Uncle Barry says he's a cutie!

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Thanks to Marvin Lucas, Dean Luff, and Keith Kimbell for

their generous donation to the Unadilla Cemetery

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Condolences to the many family and friends

of Maxine Stilwell

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Can you believe the County Fair is almost here? Please

remember the picnic tables are spoken for that week.

Let us know what you're entering and how you do.

Good Luck!

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Richard Lechner, owner of Unadilla Hardware & Repair,

is updating the front of his building. It really looks good

and coordinates well with the black railing out front.

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It's been a hectic summer for everyone,

but please, don't forget to share your news!

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All the rain has slowed the finishing of the park shelter

but these were taken today:

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The ceiling is in and awaiting electricity

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Water has been run to the outdoor kitchen area

and a hydrant has been installed.

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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

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7-29   Travis & Tonya Johnson (#15)

Jill (Vogt) & Jimmie Cox (#4)

8-1   Glen & Susie Wyatt (#65)

8-2   Kurt Wenninghoff, Chloe Moore

8-3   Ned Lucas

Rick & Arliss Wassenbert (#23)

8-4   Chelsea Block

Jeremy & Cassie Royal (#3)

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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

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Friday, 7-29-1910, The Otoe Union:

A concrete walk was put down in front of the Commercial House.

George "Shorty" Rose went to Omaha to witness the air ship

flight. Wheat was yielding 20-27 bushels per acre; oats were

45 bushels per acre. Phillip H. Goering and J.E. Stedman

attended the Democratic convention in Grand Island. It was

unusually dry, the passenger train set 7 pastures on fire

between Unadilla and Lincoln.

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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS

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Cass County Fair Aug 10-14

www.CassFair.com

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Otoe County Fair Aug 15-18

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Auditions for Neil Simon's play, "Jake's Women" will take place

at the Lofte Theatre on Monday, July 26 and Tuesday, July 27

at 7 pm. There are parts available for six women, one man, and one

young girl (age 10-15). Auditions will consist of cold readings

from the script. Kevin Colbert will direct. Performance dates

are August 27-29 and September 3-5, 9-12.

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The August OCGS meeting will be held on 8-12, 7 pm, at

the Syracuse United Methodist Church, 560 6th Street, Syracuse

OCGS President, Curtis Wolbert, will be presenting a class

entitled "25 Common Mistakes in Genealogical Research".

Hope to see you there!

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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.

Performance times are 7:30 pm Thus - Sat

and 2 pm matinees on Sundays.

July 18 and 25 have both a matinee and evening performance

Tickets are $16.00

www.Lofte.com or 402-234-2553

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Pictured: Betty & Samantha Colbert. Betty played the role of

Sarah Brown in 1992. Her daughter, Samantha, will be playing

the same role 18 years later at the Lofte Community Theatre.

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Show our local military veterans how much you care while you dance

the night away under the moonlit starry skies!!

Aug 20, 2010

Gates open at 6 pm. Concert begins at 7 pm.

Sumtur Amphitheater, 11691 S. 108th St, Papillion, NE

(about 1 mile south of Highway 370 on 108th Street)

To benefie the Veterans Memorial at

the Eastern Nebraska Veteran's Home, Bellevue, NE

Admission: Reserved seats $15; General $10, Concessions

Sponsored by Hy-Vee, Bellino Enterprises, Night Vision Fireworks

Contact info:

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   402.672.5050

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Contest Fiddling Workshop

A workshop for fiddlers who want to compete in fiddle contests

on Saturday, Sept 11, from 1-3 pm, in the old Avoca Schoolhouse.

A wonderful opportunity for fiddlers of all ages to learn to

choose appropriate tunes, work with their back-up players, and

to communicate with an audience. Participants should prepare

a tune or two to play for their fellow fiddlers. Memorization is

optional. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $20 per fiddler.

402.275.3221

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