What's New

 

 6-11   Fire & Rescue meeting

6-13   Village Board meeting

6-23   City-wide garage sales & BBQ

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Megan Dawn Rowlett, daughter of Don & Karen Rowlett, graduated in a class of over 400 from Fort Collins High School in Colorado, May 26th. Attending from Nebraska were Dean & Helen Rowlett, Jon, Teresa, & Katie miller, Jeanette, Holly, & Tanner, David & Amy Stilwell, and John & Gera Stilwell. Three cousins graduated in May: Holly Hanau from Palmyra High School, Meagan Rowlett from Fort Collins High School, and Taylor Rowlett from Lincoln Southwest.

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Congratulations to Vince Hinrichsen & Jessica Geier, who will be married June 16th at St Joseph's Catholic Church. Vince's parents are Dale & Patricia Hinrichsen of Burr, and Jessica's parents are Randy & Kathryn Geier of Elm Creek.

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Telling Tall Tales

The SHS Class of '67 met Sunday afternoon in the Duncan Building. Coming the farthest was Mark Pickerill, Seattle, WA. Bob Brandt, class president, encouraged us to tell what we'd been doing since our last reunion; there was lots of laughing and a few, but just a few, tears. Those who made it: Bob & Barb Brandt, Judy Stoner Pope, Karen Baldwin Hansen, Norene Kimbell Steele, Nancy Holscher, Sue Morrissey McKenzie, Dan Fentiman, Bill Formanack, Ron Fechner, Jan & Ralph Maloy, Barb & Bob Wilhelm, Bob Bryan, Paul & Inez Minderman, Dan Crownover, Duane Hopp, and Mark Pickerill. Mark your calendars classmantes, in 2017 it will be our 50th reunion!

 

Bob Bryan reciting his poem "Ollie"

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Poster designed by Sharon Demaree of Lincoln. It will be on display at the Unadill Community Library through the summer. Each person attending also received a program  cover with the same depiction

 

The Unadilla Alumni Dinner was held Saturday, May 26, with the theme "Stars and Stripes Forever". Centerpieces were red, white, and blue carnations and patriotic ribbons, which were given as doorprizes along with gift certificates. The classes of 1956, 1957, and 1958 were hosts for the evening. A social hour was enjoyed from 5:30 - 6:30 with a carry in dinner following. Ralph Ross led the Pledge of Allegiance and Milton Leefers led the Doxology. Peggy Leefers served as emcee and introduced the honored classes, very few were in attendance this year. The Class of 1952 was represented by Sylvia Beccard Snoke of Eagle, and the Class of 1957 was represented by Ralph Ross of Syracuse and Peggy Laughlin Leefers of Unadilla. Veterans of the military were asked to stand and be recognized. Two tables of patriotic items were on display for the 39 in attendance to enjoy. Katie Callaway read the account of last year's dinner and filled in for Secretary-Treasurer, Jean Lucas, who could not be present. Names of the 10 deceased alumni from the past year were read. Peggy told about the National Cemeteries in NE and surrounding states, and Arlington National Cemetery, and also, the soldiers who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Ralph Ross told of his experience in the living quarters of the guards. To be an honor guard member, one must dedicate 4 years of their life to that tour of duty and live in the bunker below the memorial building on the cemetery grounds. Information was given on the activities in the community by the Unadilla Area Foundation. The evening closed with everyone standing and singing "America the Beautiful." Next year the dinner will be Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the Duncan Building, and will be hosted by the same three classes.

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Bob Wilhelm, Adjutant, Massie-Richards Post #100, Syracuse, was the featured speaker at the Douglas, Palmyra, and Unadilla cemeteries on Memorial Day. The program was sponsored by the Nash-Jensen Post of Palmyra. Wilhelm stated, "When peril threatened and their country called, brave men and women answered and many gave their lives to protect the way of life and the ideals that we, as a nation, have defined and nourished since its great beginnings." Those killed in action and honored: John E. White, St. Martins, Douglas; Alfred Jensen and Howard Nash, Rosewood, Palmyra; Robert Kempkes, St. Leos, Palmyra; and Larry Stoner, Henry Stilwell, and William "Billy" Massie, Unadilla Cemetery.

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BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARIES

6-9   Leigh Luff

6-10   Jon Vodicka, John & Gera Stilwell

6-11   Brody William Brandt

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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

Friday, 6-7-1912, The Otoe Union:

The town was raising money for a new flag and street lights. The old flag "went up in smoke in the big fire of 1911". Everyone was replanting corn. John Alexander was appointed to the town board. Edwin Moore, former resident, died at Gothenberg, Illinois. Corn was 73 cents/bushel. The phone book was printed in the paper, taking up 3/4 of the page. It stated, "No calls made after 10 p.m., except in case of sickness."

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2012 Unadilla 5K Fun Run & Walk

(Proceeds to the Unadilla Foundation)

Registration form

Saturday, June 23, 2012 Race starts at 7:00 a.m.

Please Print. One entry per person. Circle: Male Female

Name______________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________

City ___________________________ State________ Zip ____________

Birth Date__________________ Phone Number ______________________

Email ________________________________________________________

Fun Run T-shirt size (Check one):

Youth Sizes S _____ M_____ L_____ XL _____

Adult Sizes S _____ M _____ L _____ XL _____ 2XL _____

Age Division (circle one): Adult 18 and over Youth 13 -17 Child 12 and under

Release and Waiver (Please read and sign)

I know that running is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I also know that, although the course will be monitored, there could be traffic on the course route; therefore, I assume the risk of running in traffic and on uneven road conditions. I also assume there are other risks associated with running this event. I understand I am solely responsible for my own safety while traveling to and from and participating in this event.

I hereby declare myself in good physical condition and able to run or walk in the Unadilla 5K Fun Run and Walk. I do hereby waive and release the individuals associated with this event, its agencies, representative, successors and assigns, from any claims for damages of any nature, including personal injury that I may incur as a result of my participation.

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Signature Date

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Signature of parent or legal guardian if under 18 years of age Date

2012 Unadilla 5K Fun Run & Walk

Saturday, June 23rd

Race information

Check-in and registration: 6:30 to 6:55 a.m. at the Duncan Building, Main Street Unadilla.

Race start: 7:00 a.m. for both runners and walkers; line up in front of Post Office.

Race will be held rain or shine; only in the event of severe weather will the event be postponed or cancelled.

Registration Information

Early registration deadline is June 8, 2012. Early registration ensures a t-shirt on race day. There is no guarantee t-shirts will be available if registering on the day of race.

Registration fees: (No Refunds)

Adult (aged 18 and over) 5K early registration- with t-shirt (postmarked by June 10th) - $15.00. Registration fee day of the race: $20.00.

Youth (aged 13 to 17) 5K early registration – with t-shirt (postmarked by June 10th): $10.00. Registration fee day of race: $15.00.

Children (aged 12 and under) early registration – with t-shirt (postmarked before June 10th): $7.00. Day of race: $5.00

Anyone (any age) who wants to walk or run without receiving a t-shirt: $5.00

Registrations and fees should be mailed to: Unadilla Fun Run, Attn: Susanna Porter, 2263 K Road, Unadilla, NE 68454

Checks can be made to “Unadilla Fun Run”.

Unregistered runners participate at their own risk and will not be timed or receive any race prizes or t-shirts.

Awards will be presented to the top 3 adult male, 3 adult female, and 3 youth finishers at the conclusion of the race at the Park.

All proceeds go directly to Unadilla Foundation

Contact info:

For questions or more information: Contact Susanna Porter, (402) 269- 3096 home phone; email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

email Sharon Baker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Information and registration forms are also available at:

www.unadillanebraska.com

www.syracusene.com – click on “Special Events”, then click “other”, then “Unadilla Fun Run”

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