What's New

 

11-19   Library open 9-11 am

11-22   Library open 4-6 pm

11-23   School dismisses at 1 pm

11-24 & 25   Village Office closed for Thanksgiving

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Some news from the Hickman family: "We went Christmas shopping

last Friday at the Tian Yi Market. What an experience! We took the subway

with some Embassy folks to "learn" how. There were workers on the

platforms packing people in, I know as this woman had her hands on

my back pushing as hard as she could! She did manage to get me in.

You didn't need to hold on because you couldn't have fallen down if you

would have wanted to. We were packed in like cordwood. (We took a taxi

home.) Once at the Market, we found Nebraska in Beijing; cows and

pigs dressed for Christman. Say hey to Unadilla for us."

 

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The Rural Schools project continues to spread. One of the recent

sign postings was at Camp Creek School, Dist #54, which was in

existence from 1857-1954.

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Thanks to these supporters for their generous donations to the

All Fund Drive: Lynn & Anita Schomerus, Dean & Sonya Achen,

Leona Lewis, Russ & Trixie Ziemann, Mark & Tammy Bayliss, Leta

Steinkuhler, and Mark Czapla.

In case you didn't receive a form, you may print this one:

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Wednesday Bob Wilhelm attended the 4th grade Veteran's

Program at the High School accompanied by Maisie Hillman.

It was a wonderful event with many veterans attending. How lucky

we are to live in such a patriotic community.

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The Parade of Veterans was a huge success again this year, with 300

students making a visit, learning about veterans from all wars,

interacting with Civil War reenactors, learning how to fold and

respect the flag, and many other activities. Thanks to all who made

this display possible.

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Friday evening, Madison Hillman, big sister, and friends, celebrated

her 8th birthday with a trip to the Pizza Machine in Omaha. The "Frog"

ride and the bumper cars were a big hit!

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Saturday Bob & Barb Wilhelm met the Scott Hitzemann family in

Des Moines to celebrate Brody's 3rd birthday.

They met at Texas Roadhouse and Brody loved his ride in the saddle

and saying "yehaw". Big brother Ani thought it was pretty neat, too.

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Saturday evening, about 100 family and friends surprised Sandi

Kimbell for her 65th birthday.

She really was surprised!

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Sunday the annual Fisk reunion was held at the Community Center

with 49 descendants of Carl and Mary Fisk attending. Omaha, Lincoln,

Weston, Aurora, Greenwood, Martell, Syracuse, and Unadilla were

represented. It's always good to catch up with the cousins, and the

kids had a great time.

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There has been some changes to the policies for the Community

Center. The fees for a family are still $75 and $25 for a single family.

However, we are now charging $10.00 an hour for the gym time for

team practices. Also, buying a single card does not enable you to bring

in 10 other people with you to play for two hours. Each adult over 18

must buy their own card, unless affiliated with a specific coach and

in that case, practice time must be scheduled with the Village Office.

Come on people, what else can you do for $25 a year? If you don't

want to lose your privileges and want to see these low prices continue,

please act responsibly. And an additional reminder: Children under 18

are not allowed to use the center without adult supervision. Continued

misuse of cards will cause the card to be invalidated with no refund.

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Here's hoping you have a great Thanksgiving holiday, with lots to eat,

and plenty of time to spend with family and friends. If you're

traveling, be safe!

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IMPORTANT CHANGE TO U.S. SAVINGS BONDS

Paper savings bonds will no longer be sold at financial

institutions after December 31, 2011. Electronic savings bonds

can be purchased online through www.treasurydirect.gov

Existing paper bonds are still valid and will earn interest for 30

years from the issue date or until redeemed.

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Advice from a friend: If you are going to try cross-country skiing,

start with a small country.

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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

11-17   Darren Donovan

11-18   Amber Kempkes

11-19   Kirsten Lewis

11-20   Dean & Sonya Achen

11-21   Ralph Tipken, Amy Vodicka

11-22   Gavin Wardyn

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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

Friday, 11-17-1911, The Otoe Union:

Yeigh's Meat Market had fresh oysters for sale. Charles Dorman was

building an addition to his house; O.M. Sasseen was building a cob house.

temperance services were held at both churches. N.B. Lyons and

H.J. Pieper were selling all their livestock.

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