What's New

 

 

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Cpt. Marcus Wilhelm spoke at the assembly, Monday,

November 12, at the Senior High Gym. He spoke about sitting on the

bleachers during high school at SHS and not really knowing what he

wanted to do, and continued through the 15 years since his graduation

including his year's deployment to Afghanistan. Perhaps his overall

message should be remembered as "Regardless of what you do,

when circumstances require action, the important thing is to respond."

Another amazing performance was given by Erin Poe and

the band. All attendees were honored to be present.

Thanks to Kathryn Speth Romine for the photos

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Belated Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary

to Larry & Margo Larson

who celebrated 11-11-12

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Continued get well wishes to Emily Wilkinson, Chuck McGowan, Margo

Larson, Gary Boone, and Ned Lucas.

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Library news from Peggy Leefers: Many new books have been

received at the Library, and will be added to the shelves each week.

A big thank you to Donna & Dean Speth for their continued

support and donations of great books to share with the community.

The family of Russ & Trixie Ziemann are donating the extensive

library of their parents and it will certainly provide great reading for

many years with a diverse selection of current best sellers and a

wide range of subject matter. Stop in and check some out!

Old and outdated books are being sorted, deleted, and given away

to make more space. This will be an ongoing project during the

coming months, and if you can help in anyway, please call

Peggy at 402-828-5725. The Library is open Tuesdays & Saturdays

from 9 - 11 a.m., but can be opened anytime for your

convenience by the Village Clerk. We are here to serve the

community and is operated through donations and by volunteers.

The new books will increase our resources to over 14,000 volumes.

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The election is over (thank goodness!). Locally, Lynn Schomerus

and Sharon Baker were the top vote getters. Baker will begin her

term and be sworn in at the December 12 meeting.

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The Christian Church has informed us that the Parsonage will

become available for renting on December 1. The monthly rent

is $550. For more information, please contact Bob Brandt

at 402-828-3210.

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Melinda Armstrong, Eastern Nebraska Coordinator

 

OCGS hosted the presentation Thursday evening entitled

"Home of the Brave" Quilt Project, at the Morton-James Library

in Nebraska City. Melinda Armstrong, Eastern Nebraska Coordinator,

gave the presentation, which included the actual Nebraska Quilt,

and two quilts ready to be given to Nebraska families. Since the

beginning of this project, 5375 quilts have been given out nationwide.

Seventy-four have been given to Nebraska families, with even more

in the process of being made, as Nebraska has lost 103 soldiers

during the conflicts following 9-11. If you wish to view photos,

please go to www.homeofthebravequilts.com

If you're interested in making blocks or donating to this cause,

please contact Melinda at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

or call her at 402-312-5314.

Nebraska Quilt in progress

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Saturday, Madison Hillman & friends celebrated her 9th birthday

at Coco Keyes Indoor Waterpark in Omaha. From the photos,

it's safe to say they had LOTS of fun!

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Descendants of the Carl & Mary Fisk family met at Unadilla for their

annual reunion. Those attending were: Mary Hanke, Lisa Gonzales

&Gavin, and Kim Fisk, all Omaha, Lucille Kreifels, and Dean

& Carol Fisk, all Syracuse, Janet Lind & Devin, Carrie Freye, and

Russell Freye, all Lincoln, Nancy Freye, Martell, Sheila Zavodny,

Weston, Joy Boardman & Troy Landwehr, Gretna, and Bob &

Barb Wilhelm, Matt & Michele Capps, Maisie & Madison Hillman,

all Unadilla.

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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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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

 

11-15   John Nixon, Linda Juilfs, Brody Hitzemann

11-16   Marvin Lucas, Christina Long

11-17   Darren Donovan

11-18   Amber Kempkes

11-19   Kirsten Lewis

11-20   Dean & Sonya Achen

11-21   Ralph Tipken, Amy Vodicka

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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

 

Friday, 11-15-1912, The Otoe Union:

Will Bennett resigned his position as manager of the

Unadilla Telephone Company. He would move back to Nebraska

City. Harry Durbin moved here from Omaha. Steel ceilings were

installed in the new brick buildings and were occupied

immediately.

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2013 Medicare Part D Plan Comparison & Enrollment Events are:

11-15, 11-26

Otoe County Extension Office

180 Chestnut

Syracuse

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

11-20

Palmyra Senior Center

425 C Street

Palmyra

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

This service is provided by UNL Extension and is free of charge

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Have a GREAT week!

Barb