Newsletter 1-29-2014

GROUNDHOG DAY 2014

UNADILLA, NEBRASKA GROUNDHOG DAY

26th ANNIVERSARY 1988-2014

25th ANNUAL PARADE @ 1:00 P.M. IN

"BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN UNADILLA"

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

"Get down with the Groundhog!"

ENTERTAINMENT

10:30 Darrell Draper will give an educational presentation

on Daniel Freeman, Nebraskas first homesteader.

Don't miss this special event!

Sponsored by the Unadilla Area Fund

and the Nebraska Humanities Council.

PARADE

ALL ENTRIES WELCOME TO ENTER THE PARADE

Enter at Dan's Tire Shop by 12:15 p.m. for the

1:00 p.m. start

Parade will be kicked off by the Lincoln Parachute Club

This year's Grand Marshal will be

Midlands College Championship Volleyball Team

accompanied by the Official Groundhog Car - The Ford Falcon!

(Last year there were 30 entries and temperature was

35 degrees)

LAST YEAR'S WINNERS:

John Moss & Jason Newby, Antique Cars, Palmyra Action League, B & G Express, Girl Scout Troop 200 and Boy & Cub Scout Troops

Thanks to Perry Stoner, Bill Farmer & Donna Crownover for announcing and judging

COMMUNITY CENTER (SCHOOL GYM)

Bid on silent auction items:

*2 Groundhog Belt Buckles

*Prime Rib from MK Meats

*1/2 hog

*Framed Picture from Staack Furniture

*Carved Groundhog from Tom Rodaway

*Fitness Package which includes 1 year membership

to Community Center

*Items still coming in!

Purchase your 2014 Groundhog shirts!

8:30 - 2:30 Craft Fair & Quilt Show

9:00 Christian Church Bake Sale

10:30 Darrell Draper portrays Daniel Freeman

11:00 Momma Prelle's lunch starts

12:00 Silent Auction closes!

VENDOR RENTS TO THE UNADILLA LIBRARY

Thanks to Larry Larson & Peggy Leefers, organizers

ll:00 - 12:30 United Methodist Church Luncheon

(1/2 block north of the Co-op)

Menu: Drinks, Biscuits & Gravy, Sandwiches, Soup, & Dessert

WINE TASTING AT TR MART 12:00 - 6:00

DUNCAN BUILDING ON MAIN STREET

10:00 A.M.

*Groundhog Shirts also available here

*Check out the Nebraska Nut Growers Pecan & Walnut Products

11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Grab a hot dog from the Boy Scouts and listen to

the music of Nina Jean Rohlfs

SOUP CATEGORIES & LAST YEAR'S WINNERS:

Chili: Allison & Duane Hansen tied with Jen Bassinger

Vegetable: Allison & Duane Hansen

Other: Patty Beecham

JERKY CONTEST LAST YEARS WINNERS:

Reagan Wilhelm

Brian Zahn

Pressley Wilhelm

Soup & Jerky contests are at the Duncan Building

on Main Street

Sponsored by the Unadilla Area Foundation

and Michele & Matt Capps.

Bring your entries between 11:00 and 12:30.

Stay & taste entries after 2:00 (donation required)

SPAM CONTEST

BEST USE OF "GROUND HOG"

IN A RECIPE

1ST & 2ND PRIZES

ENTER 11:00 - 12:30

*Commerative Groundhog Rifle Raffle

after the parade

*Groundhog Loyalty Package

which includes season tickets to The Lofte,

2 bottles of wine, wine bag, 2 wine glasses,

corkscrew, chocolate, Gift certificate from

the Bar, Groundhog T-Shirts, and one-night stay at the

Wilhelm-Bjork Guest House.

(The Groundhog package will be auctioned at the Duncan Bldg

after the Parade).

KING & QUEEN CORONATION

2:00 at THE BAR

Reigning King: Brian Zahn

Reigning Queen: Bonnie Ebert Mertens

2014 nominations are:

King: Roland Rodaway, Doug Swanson, Mike Weyers,

Richard Lechner, Chris Dankleff

Queen: Rose Dankleff, Karen Hassler, Joni Hruby,

Jane Lewis, Kathryn Speth

VOTING:

At "The Bar" until 10:30 a.m. on Febr 1st

At Countryside Bank until Noon on Febr 1st

THE BAR

8:00 P.M.

Join "McKenzie & The Renegrades" for more music

Wear Orange!

It's the Official Color of Groundhog Day!!

THANKS TO THE OTOE COUNTY VISITORS

COMMITTEE FOR THEIR

MARKETING SPONSORSHIP!

Note: The Unadilla Area Foundation will sponsor

Unadilla Bill's Breakfast

at the Duncan Building on

Sunday Morning at 7:00 a.m.

Free Will Offering

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

(Reminder: Checks made payable to the

Unadilla Area Fund/Foundation,

an affiliate of Nebraska Community Foundation,

are tax deductible.

Get well wishes to Rose Ann Duncan, Barb Leefers,

and Dean Achen. Continued get well wishes to

Dan Crownover.

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

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2-2 Bonnie Ebert Mertens

2-3 Jean Lucas, Cassie Royal

2-5 Jason Isaacs

NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

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Friday, 1-30-1914, The Otoe Union:

"Notice: Will the party who borrowed my sausage grinder please

return it as I need it. -Mrs. A. Fey" O.M. Sasseen completed an

iron truss to support the roof of the Fraternal Hall. (This was the

second story of the Stoner & Luff building that burned in 1929.)

The play "Irish Justice" was given by the Unadilla Comedy Club

under the direction of a Mr. Peabody.

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THE NEBRASKA TOURISM COMMISSION IS HIRING

TRAVEL COUNSELORS FOR THE

2014 TRAVEL SEASON!

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Mahoney State Park Opens 2014 With 'Always A Bridesmaid'

Ashland, NE [January 16, 2014] - Mahoney State Park announces that KBC Productions will open the comedy, “Always a Bridesmaid,” at the Kountze Memorial Theater on Saturday, January 18. The story is written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. Four girlfriends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other's weddings…no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are determined to honor that vow.

The classmates include Brandy Palatas and Kathleen Smith (Papillion), Sharon Kryger (La Vista) and Melinda Mead (Plattsmouth). Brenda Jones (Louisville) and Samantha Colbert (Lincoln) complete the rest of the cast. The play is produced by KBC Productions and directed by Kevin Colbert. Performance dates are January 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and February 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30PM and Sundays are at 2:00PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. For reservations contact Mahoney State Park at 402-944-2523 ext. 7122.

Pictured in attached photo from bottom to top: Samantha Colbert, Brenda Jones, Brandy Palatas, Sharon Kryger, Melinda Mead, Kathleen Smith.

'Belles and Whistles’ Take the Stage at Lofte Community Theatre

Manley, NE [January 20, 2014] - The Lofte Theatre in Manley announces that the mother-daughter duo group, “Belles and Whistles” will take the stage on Saturday, February 15 at 7pm. All seats are reserved and tickets are only $15.

This Omaha based group is likened to another family duo, ‘The Judd’s.’ Daughter Kelli leads with her charming vocals with mother Jaymie sings harmony and plays guitar. Jaymie is no stranger to combining family and music. For many years, she was on the road singing with her sisters in their popular band, ‘Mulberry Lane.’ During the past two years, ‘Belles and Whistles’ has performed with Trace Adkins, Jerrod Niemann, Montgomery Gentry, Scotty McCreery and many others.

Call the Lofte Box Office at 402.234.2553 for reservations. The Lofte is located just east of the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 50 near the town of Manley.

Pictured on Attachment: Mother-daughter duo Jaymie and Kellie Jones of ‘Belles and Whistles’ will perform at the Lofte Community Theatre on Saturday, February 15 at 7pm.

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