HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
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Congratulations to Ashley Vodicka who graduated from the
University of Nebraska at Kearney on Friday. She received
a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. Ashley is
the daughter of Ron & Lori Vodicka, Unadilla, and a graduate
of Syracuse High School. Way to go, Ashley!
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Four OCGS members, including Barb Wilhelm and Mary Hanke,
attended the 36th annual Nebraska State Genealogical Society
Conference in Grand Island over the weekend. Beth Foulk was
the main speaker. In addition to her "day" job, she is a volunteer at
the Midwest Genealogy Center near Independence, MO. Devra
Dragos from the Nebraska Library Commission introduced us to
the Nebraska Memories project and explained how to navigate
on the NebraskaAccess site. Nathan Musgrave presented diaries
from early settlers on the Mormon Trail, which related natural
history along with everyday happenings. Gary Zabokrtsky had
the audience participate in his presentation of "Wagon Train
Life on the Oregon-California Trail". Past president, Floyd
Smith, introduced the society's new website,
www.NESGS.org and the special new features that have been
added. We came home a lot smarter than when we left!
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Did you know that if you recycle your Sunday paper each week,
you will keep 4 trees alive per year and increase the earth's oxygen?
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What you can do to prevent cross connections and keep your
drinking water safe: 2. Protect faucet extensions by installing
proper backflow devices (hose bib vacuum breakers) on all
faucets capable of having a hose or other extension attached.
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
5-9 Annette Emerson
5-13 Andrew Kimbell, Sherri Bowersmith
5-14 Cody Pester, Ann Crawford
5-15 Travis Johnson
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 5-9-1913, The Otoe Union:
Daisy, daughter of A.W. Hull, Douglas, married Omer S. Pickerill,
son of W.N. Pickerill, Unadilla. They would make their home on the
old Chas. Lyon farm 5 miles west of town. Ed Fey and Emma
Newcomber were married at Osceola. Leota Vaughn, daughter
of Sumner Vaughn, and Earl L. Finnigan, son of L.D. Finigan, were
married at Guide Rock. Rule's Reel Show (movies) would be at the
Opera House (town hall) showing "White Slave Traffic" and
"Life in Sing Sing Prison". The advertisement said,
"Bring the Children".
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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BLOOD DRIVES
May 30, 2 - 7 p.m., Talmage Community Building,
Main Street, Talmage
May 30, 10 a.m - 4 p.m., Cargill
2601 Industrial Road, Nebraska City
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HOUSEHOLD SALE
7815 A Street (SW of Nehawka) Watch for signs!
Friday, May 10 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
May Calendar of Events
We invite all community members, friends, and family to
attend these events and enjoy food, fun, & fellowship!
Skilled Nursing Facility
May 12 - 18 National Nursing Home Week
Mon, May 13 Musical Entertainment (10:30 a.m.)
Tues, May 14 Monthly Birthday Party (2:00 p.m.)
Wed, May 15 Volunteer Brunch (9-10:30 a.m.)
Fri, May 17 "Talented/Not so Talented" Talent Show (2 p.m.)
Sun, May 19 Weeping Water Singers (2 p.m.)
Tues, May 28th Show and Tell (2 p.m.)
5-Card Bingo held every Saturday at 2 p.m.
Bingo held every Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Coffee Time held everyday at 2:30 p.m.
Linden View Assisted Living
Mon, May 6 Minnie Pearl Tribute
Sun, May 12 Hammons Entertain
Mon, May 20 Cheryl at the Piano
Sun, May 26 Good News Band
Neighborhood Coffee Time every
Tuesday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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ART CHICKS
Mother of a Party!!!
May 10th & 11th is our annual Mother's Day Celebration. Come out
and have a great lunch with your Mom, daughters, grandma,
mother-in-law, or whoever 11:30 and 1:00.
The flea market will be overstocked and Rejoyceables and
Coop de Ville will have tons of spring items to browse
through. Get your picture taken. All ages seating
at 2:30.
Call 402-234-2669
or bookartchicks.com
to make reservations.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR position open at Nebraska City Tourism
and Chamber of Commerce
Full-time position, Not for Profit Organization, managing others, with at least
three years experience in financial management, tourism promotion and oversight,
program planning and coordination, and marketing.
Send resume, including cover letter with salary requirements,
to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or it may be mailed (postmarked no later than May 15, 2013) to:
Search Committee, NCTC, Inc.
C/O Tyler Avery, Commercial State Bank
PO Box 40
Nebraska City NE 68410-0040
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DRUMS OF THE WORLD
On Sunday, May 12, at 2:30 PM, the Schoolhouse Performance Series presents "Drums of the World", with Michael Fitzsimmons, percussionist and award winning composer. This concert will feature rare instruments from Switzerland called Hang – reminiscent of the steel drums of Trinidad. Incorporating the Hang with over 30 years' experience as a composer and performer, Michael has spellbound audiences with the beautiful, other worldly sounds of these unique and intriguing instruments. Michael is a solo artist with the Nebraska Arts Council's Touring Program, performing in schools, communities, and corporate settings. As a master teaching artist with University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Arts Are Basic, and a resident teaching artist with Nebraska Arts Council, Fitzsimmons provides programs for music and story as a way of learning at many regional schools. Michael is a leader of full day music workshops with G.A.T.E.(Grief and the Arts Training Experience) for therapists, school teachers, hospital teams, and individual groups. He is a skilled performer of diverse percussion instruments including drums, African instruments, Mbira (thumb piano), Plains Indian flutes, Brazilian percussion flutes, various bamboo flutes.The concert will be followed by a drum circle. Michael's drum circles are a "hit" with young and old alike! The concert will be downstairs in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse, 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. 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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COMING IN MAY
TO THE LOFTE THEATRE!
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Have a GREAT week!
Barb