DATES TO REMEMBER
9-7 Legion Auxiliary meeting @Post Home 1:30 pm
Library open 5-6:30 pm
9-8 Village Board & Budget meeting 7:30 pm
9-9 OCGS meeting @Morton-James Library 7:00 pm
9-11 Patriot Day
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LOCAL NEWS
Belated birthday wishes to Shari Timm who celebrated 8-17
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Several residents visited the State Fair at Grand Island
over the weekend - they all said it just wasn't the same!
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Bob & Barb Wilhelm hosted a birthday party for Ani
Hitzemann Saturday evening, for his 4th birthday.
Those attending were Mom, Dad, and Brody Hitzemann,
Michele, Maisie, and Madison Hillman, great-aunt Mary
Hanke, Omaha, great-grandfather Loy Boardman, great-
grandmother Ruth Wilhelm, both Syracuse, grandparents
Lavelle and Judy Hitzemann, Angie, Jaylynn, Abby, and
Eli Arndt, all Hampton, and Trista and Dawson Newcombe,
Bertrand. Everyone had a great time and by the end of the
evening, everyone knew who Buzz Lightyear and Woody were.
Blowing out the candles
(courtesy Mary Hanke)
Buzz Lightyear & Woody cake
Wow! A John Deere!
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Please, fly an American flag of any size on 9/11, which is
Patriot Day. In the days, weeks, and months following 9/11,
our country was bathed in flags as citizens mourned the
incredible losses and stood shoulder to shoulder against terrorism.
Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Honor those who lost
their lives, and their families, and those who are fighting today,
at home and abroad, to preserve our freedom.
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After visiting the Unadilla Community Library, it was easy to
see that Peggy and her helpers have been very busy sorting and
rearranging. Don't forget about this great community asset.
Hopefully, there will be expanded hours when they are all done.
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The proceeds of the meal served to the 43rd Army Band
on Unadilla day were used to purchase 2 large flags for
the Syracuse Middle School
L - R: Paul Wallman, Ron Johnson, Brad Buller, Judy Schwab,
and Lois Johnson
(photo courtesy TJ Chastril)
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
9-2 Everett Bowersmith
9-5 Noah Huber
9-6 Emma Porter, Roger & Carolyn Kastens
9-7 Christie Brehm
9-8 Tom Lewis
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 9-2-1910, The Otoe Union:
Fred Wallen rented one of his farms to John Stubbendieck.
Everyone living south of the tracks had to move due to the high
water; at least 35 hogs were lost. It was reported that the water
was almost as high as the flood of 1908. M.W. Duncan left for
his old home in Atlanta, Illinois, which he had not visited for
32 years. Nellie Hahn and Frank Penn were married in Omaha.
I.H. Stewart sold his blacksmith shop to O.M. Sasseen
(Dean Speth's metal building was the location.)
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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AUDITIONS FOR FALL FARCE AT THE LOFTE
The Lofte will be holding auditions for its fall comedy,
"Unnecessary Farce" by Paul Slade Smith
on Monday, September 6 and Tuesday September 7
at 7:00 pm
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Artistic Director Kevin Colbert is looking for 4 men and
3 women of various ages.
Performance dates are Oct 15 - 17, 22-24, 28-31
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The Otoe County Genealogical Society will hold its next meeting
on September 9, at the Morton-James Public Library in
Nebraska City. Tina Wells, Director of the Lincoln Family
History Center will give a presentation entitled:
"Resources from Family Search"
Hope to see you there!
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Neil Simon's play, "Jake's Women" performance dates are
August 27-29 and September 3-5, 9-12.
Kevin Colbert will direct.
(402) 234-2553
Pictured: Jake and his women. Clockwise from bottom left:
Riah Carrera, Alyssa DiPaolo, Shari Hoelker, Melinda Mead,
Brigid Amos, Brenna Thompson, & Kevin Colbert
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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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Barb