Newsletter 9-23-2015

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Autumn Arrives Today 9-23-15

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Saturday evening, Jenn & Scott Hitzemann and boys opened

up their home to the Boardman clan for a family BBQ. Family

came from Lincoln, Omaha, Unadilla, Aurora, and Pleasant

Dale. The cousins had a terrific time and the food was

wonderful! (Scott, you missed your calling!).

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Mary Hanke and Barb Wilhelm,

representing the Mary Katherine Goddard

Chapter of the DAR, honored their brother Jim Boardman

for his service during the Vietnam War with a certificate

and other items from the Department of Defense. He

served three tours aboard the submarine USS Barb.

Thank you so much to Donna Bolz for her contribution

of historical items to the Community Center Resource

Room. On another note, we will be gathering new items

to display in the History Room for Veteran's Day. We

are also looking for a mannequin or two to display

uniforms on. The History Rooms are available for

viewing during normal office hours: Monday - Friday,

8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

9-23 Teresa Aernie, Arliss Wassenberg, Aiden Velazco

9-24 Mike Hickman, Corey Schulze

9-25 David Lewis

9-28 Rick Block, Dale & Karen Isaacs

NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

Friday, 9-24-1915, The Otoe Union:

Henry A. Butt, Unadilla, and Alta Dunn, Nebraska City,

were married 9-21-1915 in Nebraska City. They would

honeymoon in Denver and reside in Unadilla. This issue

contained an article "Proper Care of the Lawn."

"For Sale or Trade: A six roll McCormick fodder

shredder, nearly new. Clair Wall." A temperance program

was held at the M.E. Church with children's drills,

readings, and music from the choirs.

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Bloom Where You're Planted Farm's 11th Annual Pumpkin Festival

Sept. 26-Oct. 31 -- Fridays 1-6 p.m., Weekends 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

911-108th St., rural Avoca

New for 2015! Corn Hole, a fun Egg Race game, and a big John Deere combine you can climb into!

Other activities include hay rides, nature trails, farm animals, rubber duck races, bucking bronco barrel ride, corn pit, family-sized tire swing, hay climb and tunnel, dress-a-scarecrow, horse swings, agricultural exhibits, gourd tunnel, photo ops and more! Don't miss the barn full of seasonal gifts, tasty treats, antiques and TONS of pumpkins, or all of the yummy food from the Schoolhouse Cafe (serving smoked pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, nachos, ice cream, homemade pie and cookies, and coffee on the weekends).

Admission is $6.00 for ages 3 & up and includes all activities. Shop the barn or dine at the cafe without an admission charge.

Special events include Service Family Day Sept. 26, A.R.T. Fair with live music Oct. 3, Doggy Day Oct. 10, Country concert by McKenzie JaLynn and the Renegades Oct. 18, and Thanks-and-Giving Day Oct. 31. See our website, www.bloompumpkinpatch.com, or Facebook pages for full details.