1-21 Village Office Closed
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Condolences to the family of
Edgar Snyder
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Bob & Barb Wilhelm went to Stillwater, MN, over the weekend to
attend the funeral of Bob's aunt,
Ardist (Christian) McCormick.
They were glad to get back to a "warm" 26 degrees in
Nebraska as it was only 2 degrees in Minneapolis.
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Everyone we know either has a cold or some flu symptoms.
Good Sam is requesting no visitors for another week.
Get well wishes to all!
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Did you know of all the earth's water, 97% is salt water found in
oceans and seas? Only 1% of the earth's water is available for
drinking, and 2% of all water is frozen. (Just my attempt to get you
to think about conserving water if the drought continues.)
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The final Groundhog Day schedule is under the
"Events" tab above - it will be here before you know it!
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We are SO ready for snow here at the Western Wilhelm
Outpost!
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
1-14 Molly Aernie
1-18 Irene Rodaway
1-19 Barrett Brandt, Pastor Andy DeGolyer
1-23 Bob & Barb Brandt
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 1-17-1913, The Otoe Union:
L.D. Finigan shipped out 5000 lbs. of poultry from the Clarinda Cream
Station (now The Haven). Schreiner & Russell hardware purchased
the hearse at Palmyra and would begin "undertaking work."
A Mrs. Nichols died and was buried in Unadilla.
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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www.NebraskaCommunityWebsites.com
All the Classified Ads are on the Left Side
All the Newsletters are on the Right Side
(just click on the Editor's name)
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'The Hallelujah Girls' Make a Joyful Noise at Mahoney State Park
Left: Ann Hutable-Scates, David Willingham, Melinda Mead, Sharie Hoelker, Brandy Palatas, Allison Tiller, Randy Young, and Brenda Jones
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LOFTE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Left: Jamion Biesterfeld, Lynn Plucknett, Joseph Hall, Anne Pope, Jean Colbert
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ELMWOOD NEBRASKA WELCOMES
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Irish Music Concert
Greenblatt & Seay's Schoolhouse Performance Series features a concert of Irish music on Sunday, March 10, at 2:30 PM. Greenblatt & Seay & Friends will be singing and playing a variety of instruments, including fiddle, pennywhistle, guitar, hammered dulcimer, and banjo. Traditional Irish tunes will be featured, along with some Greenblatt & Seay originals inspired by the great Irish traditions.
Greenblatt & Seay have been playing and singing together since the night they met, decades ago. Their performance on March 10 will include the championship fiddling styles of Deborah Greenblatt, and the fancy whistle-playing of David Seay.
The concert will be downstairs, and followed by light refreshments, and a chance to chat and even jam with the performers. Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens, and $1.00 for children. Seating is limited.For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska, 68307, or call 402-275-3221, or e-mail them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse was built in 1925, and has been the home of the Schoolhouse Performance Series since 1990. Music lessons, workshops, fiddle camps, and field trips are offered by Schoolhouse residents, Greenblatt & Seay, and are available by appointment.
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The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be hosting a special "Schoolhouse Irish Fiddling Camp", for fiddlers, violists, guitarists, and ukulele players. The sessions will be led by championship fiddler and author, Deborah Greenblatt. The camp will be on Wednesday, March 13 - Friday, March 15, from 9 AM to 1 PM. You can sign up for 1 day, or 2 days, or all 3 days. On Wednesday, participants will be mostly reading tunes, using sheet music in standard notation. We'll be learning melodies, harmonies, and chords. You will be improving your sight reading, and experiencing fiddling fun. On Thursday, we will be mostly playing tunes by ear, so feel free to bring your recording gadgets. Sheet music versions of the tunes will be provided for you by the end of camp, just in case your ears need the help. On Friday, we will be mostly jamming, modulating, singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, and playing fiddle related instruments. One day: $60.00 Two days: $110.00 ($55 per day) Three days: $150.00 fee for 3 days. ($50 per day) Enrollment for the "Schoolhouse Irish Fiddling Camp" is limited, so e-mail Deborah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested in participating, or if you have any questions.
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Have a GREAT week!
Barb