Newsletter 10-8-2014

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We saw this steam engine outside John Moss' shed

Sunday afternoon. We're assuming this is the one

that used to belong to Albert Miesbach.

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Sunday, October 5, family and friends gathered at the

Christian Church for a surprise 95th birthday party for

Roland Rodaway. "Kids" our age have known him all

our lives and what a wonderful role model he has been.

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness month,

with October 15 being the day to light a candle to remember

those who are no longer with us.

Open enrollment for Medicare Part D is

October 15 through December 7. Check in with

SHIIP for comparison and important information on

prices, especially if your prescriptions have changed.

Thie number is 1-800-234-7119. It's FREE!

Did you know October is also National Pork Month?

Like we need another excuse to eat bacon!

Thank you to Marilyn & Jim Schreiner for their

generous donation to the Unadilla Cemetery.

Congratulations to Kelsea Bayliss, daughter of Mark

and Tammy, Syracuse homecoming queen for 2014.

She was crowned by last year's queen, Paige Kapperman,

also of Unadilla.

It was pretty darn cold and windy at the soccer games

last Saturday morning. It took us all day to thaw out.

Thank goodness for volleyball in a nice, warm gym!

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

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10-9 Roland Rodaway, Donna Speth, Steve Kroese

10-11 Gera Stilwell, Scott Remington

10-13 Jack Stilwell

10-14 Mary Margaret Clark

NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

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Friday, 10-9-2014, The Otoe Union:

There were over a million horses and mules in Nebraska.

Representatives from several European armies were

buying most of them. A record breaker, one mule brought

$237. Helen Buck was the teacher at Orchard Hill.

A son was born to Ray Parker's. A surprise wedding

reception was given to Mr. & Mrs. James Wallen

Meeting Minutes

Massie-Richards Post 100

September 9, 2014

The meeting was called to order by Commander Reed at 7:30 P.M. with 14 members and a quorum present. The opening prayer by Chaplain Kraenow was followed by Commander Reedleading members in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble. The minutes of the July meeting were read and approved after a motion by Roy Bretthorst and Bill carried Formanack. Finance Officer DeGulyer gave the Financial Report. After a motion by Roy Bretthorst and Ron Johnson carried the Finance report was accepted.

Commander Reed reported that the Quit Claim document regarding the Post Home property has been initiated and properly recorded.

Dan Whitney spoke about the Legion Baseball program and made a motion to form a committee to make decisions regarding the baseball program. Those committee members would include Mark Weiler, Dan Crownover, Lynn Lyon, Wilbur DeGolyer and Bill Formanack. Ron Apel would still be the finance officer for the baseball program. The motion carried after a 2^nd by Finance Officer DeGulyer.

Roy Bretthorst talked about the change of Otoe County Fair days for next year and the potential impact it will have on the Veterans Parade. The fair will be earlier and on different days of the week than in the past. Roy Bretthorst and Commander Reed will represent the Legion Post on a committee with two members from the VFW that will explore options with the Fair Board.

Commander Reed gave the Fair Bingo report to the members. Going back to prizes was discussed. Dan Crownover made a motion to pay out the amounts suggested by the Bingo Committee to the VFW, SAL and Legion organizations. Dan Whitney seconded the motion which carried. This will need to be voted on at the VFW meeting.

Bob Cameron’s 83^rd birthday was today and members sang happy birthday.

The group decided that we will start ordering flags from Senator Johann’s office or that of his successor.

The annual flag disposal ceremony will be held on Tuesday evening October 14^th(in lieu of our monthly meeting) at 6:00 P.M in our parking lot, with a meal and program following in the Post Home shed. The program will be reports on the Boy’s and Girl’s State experiences by those who attended this year’s session and other youth activities. The public is welcome to join us.

After the closing prayer by Chaplain Kraenow Commander Reed adjourned the meeting at 8:40 P.M. Next meeting will be November 11^th (Veteran’s Day) with meal at 6:30 P.M. and meeting at 7:30 P.M.

Meeting notes were taken by Ron Apel and submitted by Adjutant Wilhelm.

Being "over the hill" is much

better than being under it!

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Auditions at Lofte Community Theatre

Manley, NE [October 3, 2014] - Artistic Director Kevin Colbert will be holding open auditions on the Lofte’s main stage for the holiday production, “Christmas Belles.” Auditions will be held on October 20 and 21 at 7pm and will consist of cold readings from the script.

The story calls for 4 men and 7 women. Those planning to audition should bring a smile and a list of possible schedule conflicts. Rehearsals will begin at the first of November and production dates are December 6, 7, 12-14 and 19-21.

“Christmas Belles” is the sequel to the Lofte’s season opener, “Dearly Beloved.” In this story, a church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in true Southern style. The Futurelle Sisters are not exactly in a festive mood. Cranky Frankie is pregnant and weeks overdue with her second set of twins. Twink is in jail for inadvertently burning down half of Fayro, TX and hot-flash-suffering Honey Raye is desperately trying to keep the Christmas program from spiraling into chaos.

The Lofte is located just east of the town of Manley. Those with questions about the audition process may call the Lofte at (402) 234-2553.

Hitchcock Based, “Wrong Window” Opens at Lofte

Manley, NE [September 24, 2014] - The hilarious Hitchcock-inspired farce, “ Wrong Window!” will open on the Lofte Community Theatre’s stage on October 11. The script is written by the successful writing team of Van Zandt and Milmore whose other works include “Love, Sex and the I.R.S.,” and “Suitehearts.”

New York couple Marnie and Jeff think their neighbor has killed his wife. However, the woman’s body soon disappears and the bumbling witnesses sneak into the cross-courtyard apartment to solve the mystery. In all, there are over 30 script references to the works and characters in Alfred Hitchcock films. Can you spot them all?

The production is directed by and stars Kevin Colbert as Jeff. His wife Marnie is played by Brandy Palatas of Papillion. Rounding out the cast are Scott Pope and Scott Nielsen of Eagle, Melinda Mead of Plattsmouth, John Bell and Ken Patry of Omaha, and Jeff Johnston and Ken Snyder of Elmwood. Alyssa DiPaolo of Lincoln gives a stunning performance as the dead body.

Performance dates for “Wrong Window!” are October 11, 12, 17-19 and 24-26. Friday and Saturday curtain times are at 7:30pm. All Sunday performances are 2pm matinees. Tickets are $19 and reservations can be made by calling the box office at 402-234-2553. The Lofte Community Theatre is located just east of Hwy 50 near the town of Manley.

Kevin Colbert and Brandy Palatas can’t help but snooping on the neighbors in the Hitchcock inspired, “Wrong Window!” opening at the Lofte Community Theatre on Oct 11.

Greenblatt & Seay proudly announce the Eighteenth ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLING BEE. This historical, hysterical event will take place on Sunday, October 12, at 2:30 PM, downstairs in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. In the Open Division, fiddlers will play a hoedown, a waltz, and a tune of choice. There will also be other divisions of competition available for the adventurous fiddlers, including a Singing Fiddler's Contest, a Twin Fiddler's Contest, a Fee-Fi-Faux Fiddler's Contest (fiddle tunes played on any instrument other than a fiddle), and a Hocus-Pocus Contest (cross-tuning, sound effects, dancing, etc.), which will give fiddlers an opportunity to play tunes that are usually not allowed in any other contest.

Contestants can pre-register on line (http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddling_bee_preregistration.shtml).

Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and $1.00 for children. Fiddlers and their back-ups are admitted for free. The contest will be followed by a light snack and an acoustic jam session.

For more information, call 402-275-3221, log on to www.greenblattandseay.com, or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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