Newsletter 3-26-2014

Spring

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Mark your calendars for Unadilla's city-wide garage

sales and BBQ on June 28. We will again be hosting

Lil' Tugger's Tractor pull on the tennis court, musical

entertainment will be provided by the Southeast Community

Band, horseshoe and sand volleyball tournaments,

and water slide for the kids.

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A reminder that dog licenses will expire on April 30th.

Please have a current copy of your dog's rabies vaccination

when you renew. Fee is still $5.

Scammers are hard at work in Otoe County. Several reports

of residents being called about their grandchildren being in

trouble or jail, and asking the resident to wire money to get

them out. If you receive this call, or one similar, PLEASE,

call the County Sheriff!

Monday evening, March 17, the Legion celebrated its

birthday and recognized members for their continuous years

of membership. The Auxiliary also recognized members.

About 45 people attended; those from Unadilla were: Janet

Simmons, Ed & Virginia Reed, Ron & Lois Johnson, Ron &

Mary Ann Wenninghoff, Larry Larson, Keith & Alberta Block,

Deb Billington, and Bob & Barb Wilhelm.

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Kathy Hachstadt,

Deb Billington, and Alberta Block entertained with patriotic,

Irish, and Lenten music. Bob Wilhelm and his kitchen elves

provided a wonderful meal, as always, and the Auxiliary

provided dessert.

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Back l - r: Bob Wilhelm, 35 years, Glen Hansen, 40 years,

Norman Cloyed, 60 years, Larry Richardson, 30 years,

Ron Apel, 45 years

Front l - r: Russell Martinson, 50 years,

Raymond Schroeder, 70 years

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Mary Ann & Ron Wenninghoff

Unadilla Water Quality Report

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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

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3-27 Kim Juilfs, Lindsey Dankleff, Joel Conradi

3-29 Maisie Hillman, Laramie Werner

3-31 Arlin Rohlfs

4-1 Holly Vogt Russell, Maureen Vogt, Susie Wyatt

NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

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Friday, 3-27-1914, The Otoe Union:

Mr. Reasoner leased the (Commercial) hotel to Mrs. Eleanor

Coe of Shubert. "Bring me your old auto tires and all kinds of

rubber. Highest prices paid. -Taylor Graham." Bessie Wallen and

Charles W. Andrews were married in Lincoln and would make

their home in California.

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Auditions at Lofte Community Theatre

Manley, NE [March 19, 2014] - The Lofte Community Theatre will be holding open auditions for its season opener, “Dearly Beloved,” on Monday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 8 at 7pm. Production dates for the show are May 24-June 8. The Lofte’s artistic director, Kevin Colbert will direct the show.

Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, “Dearly Beloved,” is the story of a small-town Southern wedding that goes hilariously awry. It’s a comedy about love, sisterhood and three hundred pounds of Texas barbeque.

There are parts available for eight women ages 18-75 and four men ages 20-55. Those auditioning should bring a list of possible schedule conflicts. A complete description of the show and available roles can be found on Lofte.com. The Lofte is located in Cass County just east of the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 50.

What: Rural Route Rust -- A Vintage and Handmade Market

Where: Bloom Where You're Planted Farm, 911-108th St., rural Avoca, NE

Shop the farmyard for antiques, primitives, upcycled creations (trash-to-treasure), handmade gifts, vintage goods and rusty gold from 22 vendors from all across Nebraska and Iowa. Get hot lunch or baked goods from our restored one-room Schoolhouse Cafe and visit the farm animals. Admission is FREE. Directions are available on our website, www.bloompumpkinpatch.com.

This will be our third Rural Route Rust show. Vendors are hand-picked to ensure the best goods for shoppers -- no new merchandise or chain companies. Visitors can tour the farm, visit the animals and young shoppers can enjoy our play equipment. This is a fun and unique event with a great atmosphere! For more, including a list of current vendors, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/224140947763966/.

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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