Newsletter 3-19-2014

March madness

A big thank you to all the residents who helped us search

for the water leak. It was finally found between Dwight Kastens

and Corey Schulz, and has been repaired. Thanks also

for your patience.

Cleaning up

The date for the town clean up day has been set for June 21.

We had changed it last year to the week after the BBQ, but

this year that would make the date July 4th weekend, and

who wants to impose on such a great holiday?

Get well wishes to Glenda Willnerd.

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The Books & Brew Bookclub met Tuesday, March 11,

at the home of Peggy Leefers, with 7 women participating.

The book discussed was "1000 White Women" written by

Jim Fergus. We will meet next on April 18th, and the book

will be "Morning Glory" by Sarah Jio. Please join us!

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A large crowd attended the Unadilla Volunteer Fire

Department's annual banquet at The Bar, Sunday evening,

March 16. Fireman of the year was Tyler Crownover and

Rescue was Irene Rodaway. There were door prizes, good

food, and lots of people to talk to. Sadly, it was announced

that Annette Block will be retiring from the Rescue Squad.

The statistics from the past year were discussed and Chief

Steve Vodicka reminded everyone that there is a burning

ban until a sufficient amount of moisture has fallen.

Thanks to Joyce Sporhase for the big sack of

plastic bags!

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

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3-20 Milan & Christie Brehm

3-21 Scott Hitzemann, Harlee Jo Kastens, Halle Jo Goes

3-22 Milan Brehm, Scott & Jenn Hitzemann

3-25 Leta Steinkuhler, Teresa Liesemeyer

3-26 Michael West, Marie Stubbendick, Dorothy Wachter,

Amanda Davis

NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

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Friday, 3-20-1914, The Otoe Union:

Had 9 inches of snow overnight. Cal Zellers sold his 80 six

miles north of town to George Miller. He bought the Groesbeck

place in Unadilla. Wesley Walter Lyon died and was buried in the

Unadilla Cemetery. Will Rankin's family had the measles and

the mumps. The entire Unadilla Union Telephone Company

Directory was published, taking up nearly all the back page.

There were 241 numbers.

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Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation's Spring Banquet

Saturday, April 5th, 2014, 6:00 p.m.

at the Elmwood School, 400 West G St.

Evening includes dinner followed by a program and awards ceremony for the 2014 Aldrich short story contest winners. This year's speaker is author Susan Dittman who will share highlights from her book, "Abraham Lincoln’s Shining Star, The Inspiring Story of Abraham Lincoln and Nebraska".

Praise for Dittman's book: "What a marvelous and surprising story--who knew how closely Nebraska and its capital reflect so many key themes in Abraham Lincoln’s life? With historical accuracy and inspired writing, Susan Grace Dittman brings faith and insight together in service to tell an important tale about Lincoln and life.”

— Dr. James Cornelius, curator of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
Tickets are $12.50 and RSVP is required. Please call 402-994-3855 by April 1st to reserve your seat.

Join Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA) at the 14th annual "Blue Jeans and Dreams" Benefit dinner and auction presented by Crouch Recreation on Saturday, April 5, 2014. HETRA is excited to have Eric and Nikki Crouch as Event Host Couple for the night at Five Star Stables, 23203 Dutch Hall Road, Bennington.

An evening of entertainment country style, with proceeds benefiting the HETRA student sponsorship fund. Social hour and silent auction at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30, special presentation by the HETRA students at 8pm, and dancing to the music of Crossfire at 9. Individual tickets and reserved tables available for advance purchase at WWW.HETRA.ORG or 402-359-8830.

Comedy ‘Self-Help’ Opens at Mahoney State Park

Ashland, NE [February 28, 2014] - KBC Productions will open the comedy production, ‘Self-Help,’ on March 8th at the Kountze Theater in Mahoney State Park. Written by Norm Foster, ‘Self-Help,’ tells of Hal and Cindy Savage who reinvent themselves as self-help gurus and relationship experts. When their own marriage starts to take a nosedive and they find a dead man in their study, their professional status hangs in the balance. This is an adult farce with hilarious situations. Director Kevin Colbert suggests a PG-13 rating.

Kevin Colbert also stars in this production along with Brandy Palatas of Papillion as his wife. Stacy White and Shari Hoelker of Omaha, Jim Knierim of Louisville and Harold Scott of Lincoln round out the cast. Performance dates are March 8, 9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, April 4-6, 11-13, 18 and 19. Curtain times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm. Sunday performances are 2pm matinees.

Mahoney State Park is located off the interstate on exit 426. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children under 12. While some tickets are available at the door, you can call to reserve your tickets at (402) 944-2523 ext 7122. A valid park entry permit is required.

Pictured on Attachment: Front- Brandy Palatas and Kevin Colbert. Center- Harold Scott, Shari Hoelker and Jim Knierim. Back- Stacy White.

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Nyckelharpa Concerto Premieres in Nebraska

On Sunday, April 13, at 3 PM, the Hastings Symphony will be performing a world premiere: the world's first concerto for nyckelharpa and orchestra. The piece is composed by Dr. Christopher Stanichar, and will be performed by multi-instrumentalist, Deborah Greenblatt. The piece is in three movements, each one reflecting a story by Hans Christian Anderson: "The Brave Tin Soldier", "The Ugly Duckling", and "The Emperor's New Clothes".

The nyckelharpa is the official fiddle of Sweden. The instrument has 16 strings in all. There are 3 melody strings, manipulated by keys, one droning string, and 12 strings that vibrate sympathetically.

For more information about the nyckelharpa, contact the American Nyckelharpa Association (www.nyckelhapra.org/).

For more information about Dr. Christopher Stanichar, contact http://christopherstanichar.com/.

For more information about the Hastings Symphony, contact http://hastingssymphony.com/.

For more information about Deborah Greenblatt, contact www.greenblattandseay.com.

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Barb

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