DATES TO REMEMBER
1-20 Planning Commission @Library 7:30 pm
1-25 Library open 4 - 6 pm
1-26 School dismisses at 1 pm
1-26 Youth Group 6:30 pm
1-30 Girl Scout Fundraiser @ Syr Methodist Church
2-1 Library Board Mtg 3 pm
2-5 GROUNDHOG DAY!
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happening on Groundhog Day!
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Get well wishes to Jerry Leefers and
Gordon Hopp
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Congratulations to Dan & Babette McWilliams on the birth
of their grandson, Nathan Daniel McWilliams, son of
Justin & Nikki McWilliams. We think he looks like his Dad!
All are doing well.
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A HUGE thank you to Tony & Tina Engelbrecht for their
generous donation of basketballs and soccer balls. During
this yukky weather, they have been getting used a lot!
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From left, Harold Zahn, Bill Farmer
Harold Zahn, left, and Bill Farmer, right, attended
the January meeting of the Post 100 Legion Auxiliary
and demonstrated the proper folding of the flag which is
then presented to a loved one at a Veteran's funeral.
They also spoke about the custom and what each action
stands for.
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The annual combined Holiday Pary for the Legion and VFW
was held Friday night, January 14, at the Syracuse
Country Club. The food was great, and Carol Wallman did a
great job "exercising our brains"! Those attending from
Unadilla: Ron & Lois Johnson, Jack Stilwell, Ralph Tipken,
Chuck & Bev Bjork, and Bob & Barb Wilhelm.
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On January 30, from 11 - 1, Junior Girl Scout Troop 21
will be serving a variety of soups, including chili and
chicken noodle, and desserts at the Syracuse Methodist
Church. It will be free will donation. Proceeds will go
toward the troop's six-day trip to Savannah, GA, birthplace
of Girl Scout founder, Juliette Gordon Low. The trip is
May 30th - June 5, 2011. You all know these girls,
let's help them out!
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The ladies Circle of the Unadilla Christian Church met Thursday evening, January 13th at the home of Mary Margaret Clark. The were 8 members answering roll call. Jean Lucas, treasurer, gave a report of finances. It was decided to make a donation to Woodhaven, in Columbia, MO. It is a facility for mentally challenged people and is supported by Christian churches. The quilt that was completed last summer will be on display during the Groundhog Day celebration. Chances may be purchased that day, and there will be a drawing at noon to pick the winner. The youth group will be selling concessions at the basketball games at the gym the next few weeks. Proceeds will go towards purchasing supplies for the meetings. Jeanie Steinkuhler suggested buying a fold-up table to be used for various functions at the church. Dues were collected from the members. A motion was made and carried retaining the present officers for another year. The traveling basket was brought by Patty Draeger and won by Jean Lucas. Mary Margaret then gave devotions and served lunch after the meeting was adjourned.
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Did you know of all the earth's water, 97% is salt water
found in oceans and seas? Only 1% of the earth's water is
available for drinking, and 2% of all water is frozen.
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Addresses of your Congressman
Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE)
http://bennelson.senate.gov/contact/email.cfm
DC Phone 202-224-6551
Lincoln Office 402-441-4600
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Senator Mike Johanns (R-NE)
http://johanns.senate.gov/public/?p=EmailSenatorJohanns
DC Phone 202-224-4224
Lincoln Office 402-476-1400
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Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-01)
http://fortenberry.house.gov/contactformzipcheck.shtml
DC Phone 202-225-4806
Lincoln Office 402-438-1598
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Rep. Lee Terry (R-02)
http://www.house.gov/formleeterry/IMAissue.htm
DC Phone 202-225-4155
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Rep. Adrian Smith (R-03)
http:www.house.gov/formadriansmith/issuessubscribe.htm
DC Phone 202-225-6435
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
1-23 Edgar & Nora Snyder,
Jerry & Peggy Leefers,
Bob & Barb Brandt
1-26 Arlin Liesemeyer
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 1-20-1911, The Otoe Union:
You have the CHICKENS,
We have the OYSTER SHELL
Let us get TOGETHER
(adv. I.H. Stewart, Hardware & Furniture)
M.W. Duncan purchased 200 lots in Muskogee, OK.
Elmer Sedam and Bernie Keach opened a branch
photography studio in Bennet. Harry DuBois was
remodeling the meat market. The Heckathorn family
moved to Steel City, NE.
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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www.NebraskaCommunityWebsites.com
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(just click on the Editor's name)
KBC productions announces that the second play in its winter
season, "Picasso at the Lapin Agile", opens Friday,
January 22 at Mahoney State Park.
This play was written by Steve Martin in 1993, and is
rated PG13. Produced by Kevin Colbert and directed by
Katherine Cover, the cast includes William Cover,
Timron Gilfert, Noelle Bohaty, Clay Stevens, Kyle
Lorenz, Mellisa Marinovich, Travis Triplett, Grant
Covney, Kevin Holdorf, and Cynthia Sheldon.
Pictured: Clay Stevens, Noelle Bohaty, and Kyle Lorenz,
all from Lincoln
Performances: January 22, 23, 28-30, February 4-6,
10-14, and 18-20.
$8 adults / $6 children
A state park sticker is required for entrance
into the park.
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IRISH MUSIC CONCERT
Greenblatt & Seay's Schoolhouse Performance Series
features a concert of Irish music on Sunday,
March 13, at 2:30 pm.
The concert will be followed by light refreshments, and
a chance to chat and jam with the performers.
Admission: $5 adults / $1 children
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The Lofte Community Theatre near Manley will hold auditions
for "Leaving Iowa" on January 31 and February 1 at 7 pm.
The production requires three men and three women.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. It
will be directed by Kevin Colbert of Weeping Water.
"Leaving Iowa" will serve as the Lofte's entry in the
upcoming Nebraska Association of Community Theaters
competition March 18-20. It will also be the
2011 season opener for the Lofte with performance dates
on May 28,29, June 3-5 and 9-12.
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FIDDLE CAMPS
Fiddle Camp for Beginners
Monday, June 13 - Friday, June 17
9 am - 1 pm
Fiddle Camp for Intermediate/Advanced Fiddlers
Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15
9 am - 1 pm
register online: www.greenblattandseay.com
402-275-3221
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Barb