
Saturday morning, OCGS members Bob & Barb Wilhelm, and Mary
Boardman Hanke, placed the sign for District #80, Pleasant Dale
School, near 26th and "N" Roads.Also helping was Jerrod Henke, son
of landowner, Dean Henke. This is where the women's mother,
Darlene Fisk Boardman, taught school before she was married.
They then went to the farmstead of Dennis Wendeln where the
building is now.

Jerrod Henke
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Other schools where signs have been posted:

District #37, Zion School

District #52, Lincoln Grove School
District #53, Harmony School
District #99, Rosedale School
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It was good to see Rita Mitchell out the other day. She's slowly
recuperating at home from surgery.
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Beginning Monday, January 9, the Village Office hours will be
extended to 1:00 pm
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From Peggy Leefers: The Unadilla Community Library board
wishes to thank everyone in the area for their generous support of the
library this past year with donations of great books, monetary
support through the All-Fund Drive and privately, and the many
patrons who us the library regularly. We are so pleased to be of
service to the community. Also, thank you to whomever left the
Barnes & Noble gift certificate, it will be put to good use.
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Mike & Rebecca Brungardt, Blake and Hayden, had the Hull family
Christmas dinner on December 17, at their home in York. Those attending
were: Jerry, Renae, Michael, and Matthew Hull, Hastings; Harold and
Sue Hull, Douglas; JoDee Juilfs, Bennet; Ben Semin and friend, Lincoln;
Randy & Jeanie Steinkuhler and Dale & Karen Isaacs, Unadilla; Russell,
Kevin, and Kaylee Hull; Meagan Poppas, Memphis, TN; All had a great
time and the weather cooperated for the little ones to play outside.
A gift exchange was held later in the afternoon. Santa was good to all.
Those away at college and unable to attend were: Jon Poppas,
Addison Poppas, and Spencer Semin.
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Christmas Eve Day, Dale & Karen Isaacs dinner guests were:
Melton & Edra Dixson, Otoe, Eileen Isaacs, Nebr. City, Alma Peirson,
Syracuse, and her son, Bob Hartman, Arkansas, Russell, Kevin, and
Kaylee Hull. A gift exchange was held later in the afternoon.
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Edra Dixson, Otoe, had an early birthday cake and ice cream for her
husband, Melton, on January 2, at their home. Eileen Isaacs, Nebr. City,
and Dale & Karen Isaacs, Unadilla helped with his 11 a.m. birthday
celebration. The "early" party was due to the 12:00
Nebraska football game.
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

1-18 Irene Rodaway
1-19 Barrett Brandt, Pastor Andy DeGolyer
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

Friday, 1-12-1912, The Otoe Union:
Russell & Wallen had received a boxcar load of wire and nails.
The temperature was 16 degrees below zero. Basketball practice
resumed at the Town Hall. A son was born to Phillip Muellers'.
Hiram Gorsage and W.F. Hair moved into their new buildings.
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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Green Boot Camp will start at Metro on the 9th of Jan and the Construction Pre-Trade Boot Camp starts on Jan 17th.
Orientation dates are 1-4-12 at 1pm at 2421 N. 24th St. in Omaha and on 1-11, 1-18, and 1-25 at 10am at 5717 F St. in Omaha. Earn certification and college credits.
Phillip Marple
Employment Services Supervisor
Nebraska Department of Labor
5717 F Street , Omaha, NE 68117
Fax 402-595-2701
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Otoe County Genealogical Society will host its January 12th
meeting at 7 pm at Linden View Assisted Living, 1720 Linden Street,
Syracuse. This will be a Society planning meeting to schedule
activities for 2012. If you are interested in researching your
family's history or would like to assist with community-based
projects, then please, come and join us. We're looking
forward to seeing you!
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Barb
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