DATES TO REMEMBER
2-5 National Wear Red Day
2-6 Groundhog Celebration
2-9 Legion Auxiliary meeting 1:30 p.m. @Post Home
Legion meeting 7:00 p.m. @Post Home
Library open 5-6:30 p.m.
2-10 Village Board meeting and 1 & 6 hearing 7:30 p.m.
2-11 OCGS meeting
Christian Church Circle at the home of Jean Lucas
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LOCAL NEWS
Increase the awareness about the ability all women have to
improve their heart health and live stronger, longer lives.
WEAR RED ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5TH
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Congratulations to Deb (McGowan) & Brian Brunow,
who were married 1-27-10.
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Thank you to Sherri Moss and Eloise Stubbendeck
for their donations to the Unadilla Community Foundation
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Belated birthday wishes to Jeremy Wilhelm
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If you're not doing anything Friday night, stop up at the gym and
help us get ready for Groundhog Day. Peggy Leefers reports
there are a couple of spaces left for crafters/flea market items.
Also, corrections to the ad in last weeks paper: the craft and
flea market is open from 8:30 to 4:00; the silent auction
proceeds go to the Unadilla Community Foundation.
Hope to see you there!
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Joe & Lois Chadwick recently returned from California where they
attended the ceremony decommissioning the USS Los Angeles,
a nuclear submarine on which Joe served. It had been in service
for 33 years.
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Please, take time to be counted in the upcoming census
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Cheryl Halvorsen was kind enough to speak to the Christian Church
members Sunday morning about the Syracuse Food Bank. She
stated that the Food Bank was started in 1997 and moved to the
Senior Center in 2002. They are serving approximately 159
families in 8 communities. Cheryl stated right now they really need
volunteers and that when donating, please remember non-food items
such as laundry soap, toothpaste, paper products, and pasta.
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
2-5 Jason Isaacs, Keith & Sandi Kimbell
2-8 Nyle Bartling
2-10 Pat Lechner, Erin Velazco
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 2-4-1910, The Otoe Union:
George Russell and Web Slye went to look at land in Texas.
Jasper Roberts' family had smallpox. Paul Naeve and Ray Duncan
were the champion checker players for the week. The passenger
train from Lincoln changed its time, arriving in Unadilla at
4:35 p.m. Ellis West was selling Rose-comb Rhode Island Red Cockerells.
RR agent J.E. Cowel went to Lincoln and had 20 teeth pulled,
not missing a day of work.
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CHURCH NEWS
Unadilla Christian Church
9:00 Sunday School
10:00 Worship Service
Pastor, Andrew DeGolyer
(the Christian Church will have its own page under the
"Community" tab; it's currently under construction)
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United Methodist Church
9:00 Worship Service
Pastor, Tony Dawson
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Hopewell Presbyterian Church
8:00 Worship Service
Pastor, Sara Dingman
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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www.NebraskaCommunityWebsites.com
All the Classified Ads are on the Left Side
All the Newsletters are on the Right Side
(just click on the Editor's name)
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The Otoe County Genealogical Society will hold its February
meeting February 11, 7:00 p.m. at the Morton-James
Public Library in Nebraska City.
Our guest speaker will be Dean Podoll, who will give
a presentation of the 2nd Nebraska Calvary's role
during the Civil War. He has documented and studied
their history over the past several years.
For more information:
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SCHOOLHOUSE TWIN FIDDLING WORKSHOP
The Old Avoca Schoolhouse will be hosting a Twin Fiddling
workshop on Saturday, February 13, for fiddlers, violinists,
or violists, who want to learn to play nicely with their
fellow fiddlers. Any age or experience level are encouraged
to enroll. Deborah Greenblatt will share some tunes, hints about
arranging for two fiddles, playing back-up, etc.
Pre-registration is required, and enrollment is limited.
The fee is $20.00 per fiddler.
For more information: 402-275-3221
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Let's face it, sometimes we need a little help in the romance department.
Well, the Lofte Community Theatre in Manley has taken steps to
create an enjoyable evening for singles, sweethearts,
and even old married folks!
On Saturday, February 13th, the Lofte is holding a
special Sweetheart Event to celebrate Valentine's Day.
The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Wine tastings will be provided
by Slattery Vintage Estates of Newhawka.
A variety of delicious hors d'oeuvres will be on hand
and later, the instrumental group "Skylark" will take the stage.
New this year, Krambeck Photography will will present
for professional photo opportunities. The only
thing that's missing is you and your date!
Tickets are $20 per person. Due to liquor license
requirements, wine tastings will be priced separately at the
door. Advanced reservations are not required, but are
strongly suggested. Call the Lofte box office at
402-234-2553 or go
to the website: www.Lofte.com
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The Cass County Museum opened two new temporary exhibits during
January. The annual Valentine exhibit contains 132 valentines ranging
in date from the 188s to the 1950s. Many are on view for the first
time, having been donated this past year by Neil Lancaster
and FloraBelle Wehrbein.
"Strike up the Band" is an exhibit of Cass County Bands from 1883
to 1910, is also on display. The photographs include bands from
the MWA, Burlington Shops, Wabash, Plattsmouth, and Murdock.
Both exhibits run through March 6th.
The Museum's Brown Bag series begins Tuesday, February 9,
with a program by Dan Reis on photo conservation.
The Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00 - 4:00.
646 Main Street
Plattsmouth
Information: 402-296-4770
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Have a GREAT week!
Barb