Newsletter 10-24-2012

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The Unadilla Planning Commission met Thursday evening in the Village

Library. The building permits issued during the last 3 months were discussed.

Steve Vodicka was appointed to another 3 year term.

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OCGS members met at the newly restored Mount Zion Cemetery west of

Palmyra Friday afternoon. The new sign was placed on the gate as the

final act of restoration. Louise Vedder and her family and friends have

done a wonderful job!

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Many from Unadilla and Syracuse attended the benefit for Travis Burkman

Friday night in Lincoln. Over $30,000 was raised for medical and living

expenses, and the college fund for the twins. Thanks everyone for all

your support!

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Arlin Liesemeyer had a wonderful display at the OCGS "Walk of Memories"

Saturday, October 20th. It was enjoyed by young and old alike. The

turnout was small, but the people that attended were very passionate

about history. Dick Haskins, author, was there, as well as the State

Genealogical Society and Lincoln-Lancaster Genealogical Society.

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Mary Hanke, OCGS President

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Sarah & Bill Sellgren, DAR & SAR

The Sons of Union Veterans, Daughters of Union Veterans, Sons of the

American Revolution, and Daughters of the American Revolution

attended, all in costume.

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Ruth McCormick Wilhelm displayed some very old quilts and a coverlet

woven in 1846, as well as the France family history. Tina Wells from the

Morman Family History Center in Lincoln was very helpful, as was Duane

Arends, Mary Hanke, and Betty Stuckenholtz.They all had displays and

helped answer many questions.

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And lastly, thank you to Pastor Andy DeGolyer, wife Brenda, and the kids

from the Youth Group for serving an excellent meal to everyone.

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Andy & the kitchen crew

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Sunday was a great day to visit Waubonsie Park, just 5 miles east of

Nebr. City. So often we drive by the entrance and think we don't have time

to go in. The new cabins are very nice, as is the big picnic shelter, which

we had never seen before. The scenery and view from the overlook

were just as beautiful as always. A stop at Mincer Orchard provided

some delicious treats, and their new booklet listed some interesting

facts: it was originally called the Taylor Fruit Farm (who often advertised

in the old Unadilla papers), and in 1910 it was the only orchard in Iowa

that didn't lose their apple crop due to the killing freeze of April 17. Then

owner, C.E. Mincer, an avid researcher, placed 1000 crude oil

burning smudge pots around the orchard and kept them going around

the clock. He saved 90% of his crop and became famous for his method.

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birthday or anniversary is listed here. Due to the HIPPA law that was

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Have a

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Halloween

everyone!

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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

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10-25 Bob Bryan, Ted Oelke

10-27 Gerry Davis

10-30 Alberta Block, Ron Isaacs

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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

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Friday, 10-25-1912, The Otoe Union:

Frank DeFreese was appointed Street Commissioner. Brick work on

the new buildings was completed by Mr. Jones from Bennett.

J.W. Bassett gave his daughter, Mrs. O.M. Sasseen, a new

Wellington piano. Ray Davis, Los Angeles, was visiting his brother,

William, in North Russell. Hopewell Fruit Farm had a good crop

of Missouri Pippin apples.

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HARMONICA WORKSHOP, IN THE OLD AVOCA, NEBRASKA SCHOOLHOUSE David Seay, Master Artist with the Nebraska Arts Council, will be presenting a Harmonica Workshop on Sunday, November 11, at 2:30 PM in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. Each paid admission includes a free harmonica for those 6 years old or older. The workshop will include an introduction to the 10 hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C Major. The concert will be downstairs in The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, and followed by light refreshments, and a jam session with the performers. Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens, and $1.00 for children and students. Seating is limited. For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska, 68307, or call 402-275-3221, or e-mail them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

the historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse was built in 1925, and has been the home of the Schoolhouse Performance Series since 1990. Music lessons, workshops, fiddle camps, and field trips are offered by Schoolhouse residents, Greenblatt & Seay, and are available by appointment. Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34 and three miles east of Highway 50. For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, NE, 68307

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