DATES TO REMEMBER
3-17 Computer classes @Library 5-8 pm
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
3-19 Library open 9:00-Noon
3-22 Community Foundation mtg @Library 10:00 am
3-22 Library open 4-6 pm
3-22 Computer classes @Library 5:30-8:00 pm
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NEWS
Peggy Leefers reports a special preschool section is being created
for children 2-4 and new books will be in soon. Latest arrivals
include: "Cleopatra" and "The Art of Racing in the Rain".
A huge Thank-you to Paul & Tiffany Tingler and Jane Wendt
for their generous donations of books. Join the library staff
on Saturday mornings from 9 am - Noon - they'll have the
coffeepot on!
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Get well wishes to Helen Luff, Betty Van Amburg, and
Loy Boardman
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About 45 attended the annual Legion birthday party March 8
at the Syracuse Country Club. Bob Wilhelm and crew served
corn beef and cabbage and the Legion Auxiliary provided the
birthday cake.
Nina Jean Rohlfs provided entertainment by linking specific
songs and hymns to each war starting with the Civil War.
Auxiliary President Judy Schwab & Commander Ron Johnson
It was a most enjoyable evening. Those attending from Unadilla
were Ron & Lois Johnson, Keith & Sandi Kimbell, Ralph Tipken,
Gordon Hopp, and Bob & Barb Wilhelm.
Back, l-r: Brad Sporhase, 40 years, Roy Bretthorst, 40 years,
Jim Schwab 45 years, Jerry Hespen, 40 years, Wes Hauschild,
35 years, Bill Formanack, 40 years
Front, l-r: Dorthea Schroeder, 60 years, Merlin Hill, 25 years,
Jesse Sporhase, 60 years, Commander Ron Johnson,
Don Carey, 40 years
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Absent members honored:
Ron Conradi 40 years
Dan Crownover 40 years
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Dave Finigan, Napa, CA, is looking for photos of any of the
Finigan family that resided here around and after the turn of
the century. Contact the Village Office for his information.
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Belated birthday wishes to Kelly Beck who celebrated March 4
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Since the time change, Fireman will meet at 7:00 pm and
Rescue will meet at 8:00 pm on the second Monday
of each month.
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
3-17 Elsie Snyder, Ryder Smith
3-18 Gordon Hopp, Darlene Isaacs
3-20 Milan & Christie Brehm (35)
3-21 Scott Hitzemann
3-22 Milan Brehm
Jenn & Scott Hitzemann (14)
3-23 Cindy Post
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
3-17-1911, The Otoe Union:
Several children were sick with smallpox or scarlet fever.
John Meek rented his fruit farm near Hopewell for an experimental
station; Guy Hall would be in charge. George Russell,
J.H. West, and Paul Naeve were running for the Village Board.
The Fred Lyon family moved to Clifton, Kansas. Charlie and
Willie Reelhe were new pupils at the school.
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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(just click on the Editor's name)
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KBC Productions and Mahoney State Park announces the
romantic comedy, "Suitehearts" will begin its spring
theater season run on March 25. The story revolves
around two newlywed couples who are mistakenly double-
booked in the same honeymoon suite.
Performance dates are:
March 25-27, April 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22& 23
Tickets:
$8 adults $6 children
402-944-2523 for reservations
A state park sticker or day pass is required
to enter the park.
Shari Hoelker, Marikita Payne, Dave Hibler,
Kevin Colbert, and Adam Kovar
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The Otoe County Genealogical Society will host its 2nd
Annual Otoe County Rural Schools Reunion from
10:00 am to 2:00 pm on April 2, 2011, at
Harmony School, which is located at 6265 "Q" Road
(8 miles south of Nebraska City on Highway #75,
and 1/2 mile west on "Q" Road)
Harmony School is a rural schoolhouse that was built in
1879 and was closed in 1997. It was purchased at a public
auction in 1999, and was placed on the National Register of
Historic Places in 2005
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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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JAMMING WORKSHOP
At the old Avoca Schoolhouse
April 2, 1 - 3 pm
Pre-registration required, enrollment limited, $20 fee
402-275-3221
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Will 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