DATES TO REMEMBER
6-9 OCGS meeting @Library 7:00 pm
6-11 Library open 9 - Noon
6-13 Fire mtg 7:00 pm; Rescue 8:00 pm
6-14 Flag Day
6-14 Library open 4 - 6 pm
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Friday, May 27th, family and friends travelled to Grand Island for the
farewell ceremony of Nebraska National Guard Company B,
2-135th General Support Aviation Battalion (also affectionately
known as the "Muleskinners"), led by Captain Marcus Wilhelm.
Marcus grew up in Unadilla and graduated from Syracuse High
School. About 70 members of the unit and their families were
present, as well as the 43rd Army Band, 40+ Patriot Riders, Lt.
Gov. Rick Sheehy, Sen. Mike Johanns, Sen. Bill Avery, Brig. Gen.
Michael Navrkal, a representative from Ben Nelson's office, the mayor
of Grand Island, and other dignitaries. The event was held in the
Heartland Event's Center on the state fairgrounds.
Sunday, May 29th, the soldiers and their 6 Chinook CH-47's,
left for Ft. Hood, Texas, for 45-60 days of training. From there
they will go to Kandahar, Afghanistan, and the helicopters will remain
at Ft. Hood. The year deployment began when the left Grand Island,
so keep you fingers crossed, they will only be in country 10
months. At the end of his speech, Marcus appealed to the troops,
"Let's go do it and get it done."
Marcus's wife Brianne, will be in charge of the Family Resource
Group for this battalion. You won't be surprised to see many updates
here, and if you want to know more like addresses, needs, etc.,
please ask!
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Memorial Day, I had the privilege to drive the Girl's and Boy's
Staters to the six cemeteries that Legion Post #100 and VFW
Post #5547 honors each year: Northbranch, Otoe, Delaware,
Hope Lutheran, Hopewell, and Syracuse. What a nice bunch of
kids - fighting the wind and the heat, and never a bad word or
disrespect of any kind.
Thank you to Allison Moore, Stephanie
Rodgers, Owen Bond, Tyler Wellman, and Brian Morrissey
for being an example of America's best.
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After the scheduled ceremony at Park Hill, the tombstone
of former slave/Union soldier Isaac Stewart, was dedicated.
Civil War reenactors
The undraping of Isaac Stewart's tombstone
Stewart's stone with Civil war backpack and bed roll, haversack,
canteen, rifle, and memorial wreaths.
Curator of the Black History Museum, Omaha
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Antique tractor parade stops in Unadilla Saturday
afternoon, June 4, 2011
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Flooding near the intersection of Highway #2 and I-29
Hotel with sandbags and dirt "levee"
Gas station with pumps removed and extensive
sand bagging
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June 1, Norman and Rose Ann Duncan went to Granite City,
in Lincoln, to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with
friends and relatives. Congratulations you two!
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Ernie Rowley would like to thank everyone involved in his
rescue call for their help, professionalism, and their
quick response.
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Sunday, May 22, Jordan Long and two others participated in the
3-Man Bow Fishing tournament at DeSoto Bend. His team came in
2nd out of 30 teams. This was Jordan's first try at bow fishing, which
is fishing with a bow and arrow, the arrow having a string attached.
Contestant's are judged by the weight of fish caught, Jordan's team
bringing in 154 pounds of fish in 8 hours. Way to go Jordan!
^^^
Sunday, June 5, Ruth, Bob, & Barb Wilhelm, attended the funeral of
Dan Spiering in Elmwood. Dan was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gerhig's
disease) several years ago, but in the end, lost his courageous
battle, with his sister and family members by his side.
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
6-1 Chad Pester
6-3 Keith & Alberta Block
6-4 Donna Crownover, Riley Porter
Rick & Annette Block
6-6 Turner Moore
6-9 Leigh Luff, Jackie & Philip Kachaturian
6-10 Jonathan Vodicka, John & Gera Stilwell
6-11 Brody William Brandt
6-14 Sam Pester
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 6-2-1911, The Otoe Union:
I.H. Stewart sold his business to E.N. Russell. Samuel Gregory
Willard died in Lincoln and was buried at Unadilla. The GAR
from Syracuse decorated the graves at Hopewell.
Friday, 6-9-1911, The Otoe Union:
James Weaver, Unadilla, and Josie Clarence, Palmyra, were married
in Lincoln. Rev. D.M. Sayles resigned from the Christian Church
to study osteopathy. Lightning killed 8 of Henry Gartner's cows.
The ball field was moved to John Pell's pasture. "They have ordered
new suits, gray with black trimmings." Fred Wallen and Ed Russell
formed a partnership in the hardware business. I.H. Stewart and
family moved to Washington, Kansas.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2011
CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALES
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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Walter Scott Lodge Restaurant
Platte River State Park
Opening for season: May 28 -30
Opening dailey beginning June 4 - Aug 21
Mon - Fri 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Sat 8 - 10:30 am Breakfast Buffet
11 - 2 Order off Menu
Sun 8 - 10:30 am Breakfast Buffet
11 - 2 Dinner Buffet
Need more information?
Call Lois at 402.234.2217
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The Otoe County Genealogical Society will hold its Quarterly
Genealogy Workshop on June 9th at 7 pm at the Unadilla
Community Library, 770 G Street, Unadilla. Guests are invited
to attend so they can receive assistance in finding their missing
ancestors using computers in the Library. For more information,
please contact the society at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Unadilla Village Library
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Richard Hilske, Nebraska Winery & Grape Growers
President announced the kickoff of the association's 2011
Passport Program. The passport consists of a map of Nebraska
showing the locations of wineries and tasting rooms. Upon
purchase of wine or a tasting, the passport is stamped and
participants are ready for their next location. The passport
can be downloaded at www.nebraskawines.com
In addition, participants who visit at least 15 wineries
and 4 tasting rooms during the year are automatically
entered into a prize drawing.
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Cass County Fair 2011 Schedule
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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