DATES TO REMEMBER
12-7 Auxiliary Luncheon @Post Home at noon
12-7 Library open 4-6:00 pm
12-8 Board & Reorganizational mtg
12-9 OCGS mtg @ Morton-James Library
12-17 Girl Scout fundraiser at the school
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LOCAL NEWS
Condolences to the Barb Brandt family on the
loss of her brother.
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Thanksgiving Day dinner guests at Dale & Karen Isaacs
were: Melton & Edra Dixon, Otoe, Eileen Isaacs, Nebr. City,
Dale Stubbendick, Syracuse, and Russell, Kevin, and
Kaylee Hull.
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Bob & Barb Wilhelm, and Loy Boardman, Syracuse, enjoyed a
wonderful Thanksgiving at the home of Mary Boardman Hanke.
Others present were Cory Hanke, Deric, Codi, & Emie Hanke,
Joy Boardman and Troy, all Omaha, Jim Boardman, Larry & Denise
Boardman, Jay, Janet, & Devon Lind, David Boardman and
Marnie, all Lincoln, Sheila & George Zavodny, Weston, and
Kyle, Sunny, Kellen, & Stella Peterson, Aurora.
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Family and friends gathered at the home of Michele Hillman
Friday to watch the Nebraska game. The food was great as was
the company - the karaoke sing-a-long wasn't bad either!
Go Huskers!
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Sandi and Andrew Kimbell returned home Saturday after
spending a week at Winterpark, CO. They spent Thanksgiving
Day with the Bob Gobber family. They had tons of beautiful
"powder" there, getting 10 - 12" in one night, and they report it
was great skiing. Andrew also picked up a few new items to decorate
the "new place". Can't wait for the housewarming party!
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Saturday, November 27, Jeanie and Randy Steinkuhler hosted
a Thanksgiving dinner and those present were: Addison Poppas,
Bennett, Meagan Poppas, Chicago, Harold & Sue Hull, Douglas,
Karen Isaacs, Russell, Kevin, & KayLee Hull. Karen reports
"Everyone was too full to have dessert!"
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Peggy Leefers reminds us that December is Nicholas Sparks
month at the Library; the section containing his books is
highlighted. She reminds us that the library contains over 12,000
volumes and there is something of interest for all ages.
The Library will again be sponsoring a craft fair & flea
market on Groundhog Day. Information or an entry form
can be obtained by calling 828-5725. Forms are now being
sent to past exhibitors. Spaces are $20, you provide your
own tables, proceeds go to the Library.
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Silent auction items already received for Groundhog day
are a signed Nebraska football,
a signed Nebraska volleyball, and
a basket of "Saltdogs" items
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Thanks to these All-Fund Drive contributors: Dallas & Cheryl
Royal, Dan & Babette McWilliams, Jeff & Michele Huber,
Bob & Barb Wilhelm, Jerry Sebek, Norman & Rose Ann Duncan,
Glen & Susie Wyatt, Tyler & Donna Rae Crownover,
Larry & Rosemarie Halvorsen, and Lois Ebert. Do we live in
a great community or what?
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Don't you just love the "Holiday" rooms at the Thrift Shop?
Syracuse Main Street also contains some
"hidden treasures".
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
12-2 Jeremy Royal
12-6 Jaycah Huber
12-7 Cheryl Royal
12-8 Reed Seelhoff
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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 12-2-1910, The Otoe Union:
J.C. Currah, 1 1/4 miles west of Unadilla, was having
a farm sale. Elmer Sedam opened a "photograph gallery"
in the old Naeve Hardware building. Editor Sweet of the
Palmyra Items was proposing a county baseball league.
Henry Horstman and Frank Parker bought the Morrill
General Merchandise at Palmyra.
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Read other communities newsletters by clicking on:
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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"Christmas at Leon's"
The tale of a bus full of holiday travelers who get stranded
at a roadside diner during a blizzard.
Dates: December 3-5, 10-12, 16-19
Tickets are $16
Come early and join the cast for a home-cooked meal
at the diner - reservations required.
Larry Bauers of Louisville is surrounded by his trio of
angelic waitresses, Lindsey Micks,
Samantha Colbert, and Renee Kovar.
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"JOURNEY INTO CHRISTMAS"
Holiday Open House Weekends
at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House
204 East F Street
Elmwood, Nebraska
DEC 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, & 26
2:00 - 5:00 pm daily
For more information:
402-994-3855
or www.BessStreeterAldrich.org
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KBC Productions announces that it will open the winter theater
season at Mahoney State Park on December 3 with Tom
Dudzick's touching Christmas drama, "Greetings". All
performances take place at the Kountze Memorial Theater
near the lodge inside of Mahoney State Park.
Dates:
December 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, and 26-30
$8 Adults $6 Children
Reservations:
402-944-2523 ext 7122
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SUGAR CLAY WINERY'S
UPCOMING EVENTS
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12-10
"Case Club" Party
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12-17
"Wine Wenches" Club
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712.628.2020
Thurmond, Iowa
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The Otoe County Genealogical Society will host its December 9th
meeting at the Morton-James Library, 923 First Corso,
Nebraska City, at 7:00 pm, for its quarterly Genealogy
Workshop. The library's staff will assist guests in researching
their family trees through online genealogy subscription
websites, and also through the use of the library's extensive
Otoe County microfilm reel collection.
Hope to see you there!
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SCHOOLHOUSE JAMMING WORKSHOP
Saturday, December 11, 1 - 3 pm
Learn how to play in a jam session with minimum stress and
maximum music. Pre-registration is required, enrollment is
limited, and there is a $20.00 fee.
Call 402-275-3221
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Have a GREAT week!
Barb