Additional information from the Groundhog Day celebration:
The King & Queen contest raised $1580, to be split between, Fire,
Rescue, and the Community Center Endowment. Mary Margaret Clark
won the Christian Church Quilt raffle, and Jan Moore won the
Groundhog quilt.
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From Janet Twohig: "Dear Unadilla Groundhog fans, in 25 years the
United Methodist Women have missed serving lunch during the
Groundhog Celebration only twice. Sorry we missed you! We have been
calling some contributors as they made their way to the church. We are
hoping you will give us another chance next year. All purchased
perishables were donated to the Lincoln City Mission."
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We have had different folks who walk in the gym during the morning
ask if we will be bringing back the "Senior Coffee" that the school used
to have. We have decided to give it a try! Coffee, hot chocolate, and rolls
will be served each Tuesday morning in Room #1 beginning
March 6th. We will try it the whole month of March and see what
the attendance is like, before we make it permanent.
Come and join us!
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Continued get well wishes to Gordon Hopp, Leta Steinkuhler,
and Kate Lucas.
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From Peggy Leefers: Two new books,
"By Train They Came", and "Plains Bound: Fragile Cargo", will
be in this week. They were written by Nebraska author,
Charlotte Endorf. Charlotte was the speaker at Groundhog Day
and gave such an interesting program about the Orphan Trains
that came through Nebraska, we felt we wanted her books in the
library. History books have only recently contained information
about the Orphan Trains. The library also houses about 20 books
on quilts, their history, and some have patterns included. All are
available for check out when you are planning your next quilt
project, large or small. The 70 entries in the Groundhog Day
quilt show spanned time from the 1880's to the present with
quilts from almost every decade on display. We look forward to our
next quilt show.
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Condolences to the many family and friends of John Kastens
who passed away February 8th.
John William Kastens
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Condolences to Matt Capps and family,
on the loss of his brother Mark.
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Bob & Barb Wilhelm and Ron & Lois Johnson, attended the Otoe
County Legion & Auxiliary Convention in Palmyra Sunday,
February 12th. It was hosted by Palmyra at Beautiful Savior Lutheran
Church. New County Commander is Virgil Halvorsen, County
Adjutant is Joy Schroeder, County Auxiliary President is Wilma
Halvorsen, County V-P is Judy Schwab, and County
Secretary-Treasurer is Karen Chaffin. Marv Peshek,
County Service Officer, was the speaker.
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Maureen Vogt recently returned home from a trip to Arizona.
While there, Holly joined her for a visit to Sedona.
Maureen & Holly Vogt
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Happy first birthday to Cooper Theodore Oelke!
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BIRTHDAYS
2-18 Jay Jensen, Makenzy Walker
2-20 Babette McWilliams, Rebecca Harder
2-21 Dean Achen, Jan Moore, Ron Johnson, Charlee Luff
2-22 Madalynn Stubbendick
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 2-16-1912, The Otoe Union:
Enos J. Stedman died and was buried at Hopewell. "20% discount
on horse blankets the next 60 days - E.S. Carper". O.M. Sasseen
installed a power press drill in his blacksmith shop so he could drill
openings through iron. Tuberculosis Day, celebrated April 28th,
was named a national holiday.
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KBC Productions "Little Footsteps" will open
at Mahoney State Park on January 21.
It's a "hilarious and cautionary tale of impending parenthood".
Cast members: Corey Misek, Noelle Bohaty,
and Kevin and Betty Colbert.
Performances: Jan 27-29, Feb 3-5, 10-12, 14, and 17-19
Tickets: $10 adults, $8 children
Reservations: 402-944-2523 ext 7122
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IRISH FIDDLE CAMP
For fiddlers, violists, guitarists, & ukulele players
Monday March 12 - Friday March 16
9 am - 1 pm
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The Lofte Community Theater is proud to announce that it will be
hosting two visiting artists in 2012.
Back by popular demand, Nebraska native, Joseph Hall,
will amaze you with his life performance as Elvis Presley.
Last year Mr. Hall's concert sold out quickly; this year you have
two opportunities to see him: Saturday, February 18 at 2 pm
or 7 pm. All seats are reserved and tickets are $20.
Make your reservations soon!
Another popular touring show is coming on April 21st.
"Rave On!" features America's premiere Buddy Holly
tribute artist, and Nebraska native, Billy McGuigan. In this
electrifying show, audiences will experience hits such as
"Peggy Sue", "It's So Easy", and "That'll Be The Day".
Showtime is 7 pm on Saturday, April 21. All seats are
reserved and tickets are $28.
Box Office: 402-234-2553
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Have a GREAT week!
Barb
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