Condolences to Bruce and Arlan Liesemeyer on the loss of their
mother, Lois. She was one of the nicest women you will ever meet.
One again dogs are the subject of conversation: please
remember that once your pet leaves your property,
it needs to be on a leash!
The Library hosted a "Kids Open House" at the Community
Center on Sunday.
The event showcased the 75+ new hardcover kids books
recently purchased with grant money received from the LIBRI
Foundation. Over 25 kids attended and enjoyed the activities.
Kayla Gripenstroh shows the crafts she made.
The craft table was manned by Jillian and Julia Bennett.
Games were led by Janet Oelke and Jen Foley.
Snacks were provided by Leigh Luff.
Sharon painting Blake Bennett's face
Olivia Foley
Face painting provided by Sharon Demaree and was very
popular with a steady line of young faces waiting patiently
to be painted.
A special guest, the "Cat in the Hat" (Laramie Werner), attended
and led story time for the kids. Fun was had by all!!!
Thanks to all who participated.
Do any of you have annuals (from any Otoe County High
School) that you would like to get rid of? We have need of them
in the Resource Room and duplicates would be given to the
Otoe County Museum of Memories.
Preparations are under way for Groundhog Day. For more
information, go to the events tab above or check out our
FB page, Unadilla Bill - Groundhog Celebration. Hope to
see you there!
GroundHog Day 2011 Video
Ron Wenninghoff and family have put together a DVD
chronicling the first year of the new Unadilla school building.
There are interviews with teachers, students, the 8th grade
graduation, school picnic, and much more. It will be playing in
the Library on Groundhog Day for your enjoyment. If you see
Ron, please thank him for all his work on creating this
wonderful memory!
Did you know on January 31, 1940, the first Social Security
check was issued and it was for $22.54?
Belated birthday wishes to Michelle Windhorst,
Paul Minderman, and Richard Speth.
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
1-25 Karla West Cross, Jeremy Wilhelm
1-26 Arlan Liesemeyer
1-27 Rose Marie Brandt
1-28 Bryce Luff
1-29 Ernie Schmucker, Jan Maloy
NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 1-26-1917, The Otoe Union:
"The young people enjoyed some ice boating on the valley
road Sunday, but the sled capsized and is in the ditch near
John Gehrke's." The Farmer's Elevator Company new officers
for 1917 were: W.N. Pickerill, President, Thos. Rodaway,
Vice-President, J.W. Bassett, Sr., Secretary, J.W. Alexander,
Treasurer & Manager. All of these men were also listed as
Directors plus Nick Schreiner and John Riege.
NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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AVOCA NEBRASKA QUACK OFF
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28TH, 2017
Schoolhouse Celtic Fiddling Camp
For fiddlers, violists, mandolinists, guitarists, and ukulele
Music from Ireland, Scotland & Wales will be featured.
On:
Wednesday, March 15 - Friday, March 17
9 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
One day: $60.00
Two days: $110.00
Three days: $150.00
For more information go to:
www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddle_camp
Greenblatt & Seay's Schoolhouse Performance Series
features a concert of Irish Music on Sunday, March 12,
at 2:30 p.m. in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse.
Admission:
Adults: $10.00
Students & Senior Citizens: $5.00
Children: $1.00
Seating is limited - Call 402-275-3221
4 - 1 - 2017
"Rural Route Rust"
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Bloom Where You're Planted Farm
Avoca, Nebraska
6 - 3 - 2017
Flea Market & Swap Meet
Hamburg, Iowa
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL 2016
9-3 Fresno State @NE 43-10
9-10 Wyoming @NE 52-17
9-17 Oregon @NE 35-32
9-24 Northwestern @Evanston 24-13
10-1 Illinois @NE 31-16
10-15 Indiana @Bloomington 27 - 22
10-22 Purdue @NE 27 - 14
10-29 Wisconsin @Madison 17-23
11-5 Ohio State @Columbus 3 - 63
11-12 Minnesota @NE 24-17
11-19 Maryland @NE 28 - 7
11-25 Iowa @Iowa City 10-40
12-30 Music City Bowl
Tennessee 38 - Nebraska 24
2017 SCHEDULE
4-15 Red/White Game
9-2 Arkansas State @NE
9-9 Oregon
9-16 Northern Illinois @NE
9-23 Rutgers @NE
9-30 Illinois
10-7 Wisconsin @NE
10-14 Ohio State @NE
10-28 Purdue
11-4 Northwestern @NE
11-11 Minnesota
1-18 Penn State
11-24 Iowa @NE
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Have a GREAT week!
Barb
"May the work I have done speak for me."