DATES TO REMEMBER
3-4 Friends of the Library/History Detectives 4 - 8:30 pm
3-5 Friends of the Library/History Detectives 8:30 - Noon
3-6 Pinewood Derby 2-4 pm Spectators welcome!
3-8 Library open 4 - 6 pm
3-9 Board Mtg 7:30 pm
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We watched a lot of basketball this weekend. Third grade white
team won one and lost one. Nebraska got beat too, darn it!
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Dave Finigan, Napa, California, is looking for photos
of anyone from the Finigan family.
Call Barb at the Village Office for contact information
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Bob & Barb Wilhelm attended the 4th birthday party of
Emerson Hanke, granddaughter of Mary Boardman Hanke.
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Are you looking for help finding your ancestors?
Join us here
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Sign up now for computer classes!
"Exploring the Internet"
"Quick Guide for Beginners/Seniors"
"Computer Basics for Beginners/Seniors"
"Tips & Tricks to Make Using Your Computer Easier"
"Using Your Digital Camera"
Call the Village Office for more details
402.828.5355
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Did you know recycling just one aluminum can saves enough
energy to run a computer or television set for 3 hours?
It takes 95% less energy to make a new aluminum can from
a recycled can.
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Library Board minutes submitted by Alberta Block:
The meeting was held February 22, 2011, at 4:00 pm.
Those present were: Peggy Leefers, Jean Lucas, Lois Ebert,
Rose Marie Brandt, and Alberta Block. The minutes of the
last meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer reported
a balance of $2607.00. This includes income from the
All Fund Drive, Groundhog Day events and book sales, and
a memorial given in memory of Phyllis Pickerill. Expenses were
$330.89, all being book purchases.
Peggy reported that the Groundhog Day Open House was very
successful, with approximately 100 people coming in to use the
library and browse through the rummage sale. The survey sheets
filled out indicated that the majority of folks would like to see
the library continue being open on Tuesday evenings, and
possibly Saturday mornings, or another evening. Several
volunteers signed up to help at the library.There seems to be
interest in purchasing more biographies, historical books, and
a variety of other genres.
The purchase of a neon sign to place in the window when the
library is open, was discussed. It was also decided to get a
"Library" sign for the door or window. A motion was made by
Jean Lucas and seconded by Lois Ebert, to look into having book
shelves built using some of the Pickerill memorial money. Peggy
will find someone to build them. Seeking matching funds for some
of the recent income was discussed and will be researched.
In view of the fact that we are just reorganizing the library
and the building, it was decided to not offer any scholarships
this year, but possibly do something for the community. It was
decided to continue the Tuesday hours, and add Saturday
mornings from 9 a.m. to noon beginning March 5th. Coffee and
cookies will be available for a few Saturdays.
Peggy reported that the computers are now on line and the
library phone is 402.828.4655 (same as the school number
had been.) Extra lighting is needed, especially in the fiction
section, to make it easier to see in the aisles. New books to
order were chosen. Some of the exising paperbacks are being
processed to keep the inventory up to date.
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned
at 5:55 p.m.
New books just in: "The Help", "East to the Dawn", "The Life
of Amelia Earhart", "What Difference Do It Make", and some
new children's books. Coming soon: "90 Minutes in Heaven",
"Cross Fire", and "Some Sing, Some Cry". Please, join us and
let us know who YOUR favorite authors are!
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
3-4 Laurence Royal
3-5 Don Flessner, Norma Boettcher
3-6 Ralph Maloy, Hannah Crownover
3-7 Ken Nolting
3-8 John & Karen Schwartman
3-9 Jenny Lewis Smith, Shelly Block
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 3-3-1911, The Otoe Union:
There was no paper available.
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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All the Newsletters are on the Right Side
(just click on the Editor's name)
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The Otoe County Genealogical Society will host its March 10th
meeting at 7:00 pm at the Morton-James Public Library
at 923 First Corso in Nebraska City. The society will host its
Genealogy Workshop in both the media center and the
genealogy reference room in the library. Assistance will be
provided in the areas of "Researching Your Civil War Ancestors"
and "Breaking Through Your Genealogy Brick Walls."
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The Otoe County Genealogical Society will be the local host
society for the 34th Annual Nebraska State Genealogical
Society Conference, held at the Nebraska City First United
Methodist Church, May 6th & 7th. The conference will feature
nationally renown speaker, Gail Blankenau, whose presentations
include: Breaking Through Land Records, Introduction to German
Parish Records, Dating and Identifying Your 19th Century
Photographs, Keeping up with the Jonses...and Smiths, and
Rich Resources for Poor Ancestors. Cost for the 2-day
conference is $75.00 and a 1-day session is $40.00
Registration information for the conference can be found on
the OCGS's main webpage: http://ocgs.homestead.com
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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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FIDDLE TUNE COMPOSITION CONTEST
The Ninth Annual Nebraska American String Teachers
Association Fiddle Tune Composition Contest
1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $50
3rd Place: $25
Entries must be postmarked by March 31. Winners will be
announced on May 28, 2011, during the Monumental
Fiddling Championship at Homestead National Monument
in Beatrice
Contest rules & guidelines:
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"Leaving Iowa" will serve as the Lofte's entry in the
NACT Festival to be held at the Lofte March 16-20.
Theaters registered to compete in the event are coming
from the following communities:
Manley, NE
Beatrice, NE
Hastings, NE
Minden, NE
Sidney, NE
Rushville, NE
St. Louis, MO (2)
Mexico, MO
Independence, MO
402.234.2553 for more information
or go to: www.Lofte.com
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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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Have a GREAT week!
Barb