Louisville Community Newsletter #1016
•••May 14, 2025•••

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It's Almost Time for the 2025 Louisville Alumni Banquet

2025 Alumni Association Banquet
May 24 @ 6 p.m.
LHS Gym

It’s “Banquet season” once again for the Louisville Alumni Association! This annual gathering brings together more than 100 Louisville alumni and guests. It’s often a committee of eight to ten people working for months to prepare this catered event, which they host from the high school commons area and gymnasium. 

Louisville celebrated its first graduating class in 1896, making 2025 the 129th year LHS has welcomed a new class of graduates into the alumni fold. In the spirit of a reunion, the banquet takes time to recognize special groups of alumni, including those celebrating 10, 25, 40, 50, 60, and 70 years since graduation.

Since 2023, local investment firm Leibman Financial Services has sponsored the banquet, allowing all ticket proceeds to go toward Alumni Association activities such as senior scholarships. The recipients of the 2024 scholarships were Will Josoff and Sam Luellen.

At last year’s banquet, three alumni were invited as guest speakers. Jodi Josoff (1993) spoke about the importance of community and her role as president of the Louisville School Foundation. Penny Baker Kimball (1974) reminisced about her time as a student and the lessons she learned from her years as a parent and educator.

Caitie Leibman (2007) shared how pleased she was to be wearing so many hats at once, as an alum, a member of the banquet planning committee, and a co-owner of Leibman Financial.

“We were so happy to get involved,” Caitie said. “Our work as a registered investment advisor is all about connecting clients’ money to their real lives, and this sponsorship is another way of doing that. We want to help keep these experiences going—the banquet, the scholarships, all of it.”

Jodi’s remarks also focused on the future. She talked about the multidecade history of the School Foundation, especially its efforts to fund scholarships for graduating seniors. Donations, she said, tripled between 2023 and 2024, allowing the Foundation to benefit 20 seniors with 59 scholarships in a total of $41,250.

Further, 75% of the funds come from alumni donations. When people donate, Jodi said, “What you are really giving is possibility.”

Penny shared a similar sentiment: “Remember the people who helped you become who you are today.” She recalled memories of teachers including Mrs. Mayfield, Mr. Grigg, and Mr. Mike Krambeck, who helped bring women’s basketball to Louisville.

True to form, Penny had many wonderful things to share, including an interesting story from Mr. Applegate’s study hall. After Mr. Applegate typed away on an exam for the 1972 seniors in his government class, he showed Penny one of the items the students would be tested on: “True or false? Penny Baker can keep her mouth closed for one hour.”

Penny also shared that she had the chance to attend the high school’s spring Honors Night, where she experienced first-hand the love that the teachers still have for what they do—and the work they put in to make sure the students felt recognized. 

Some of those students were in the crowd, volunteering their time as servers for the evening. Dessert featured cupcakes created by student Nola Nelson, owner of Nola Mae Bakery. Nola started her business in 2021 and will graduate from Louisville in May 2025. 

Planning committee member Debbi Miller Fontenot (1970) served as program host for the evening and wanted to make sure we soaked up as much wisdom as possible from the community. Debbi helped recognize the two oldest alumni in attendance: Lois Schroeder Cook (1949) was celebrating 75 years since graduation and William Wegener (1950) was right behind her, celebrating 74. 

She asked them their advice for reaching such special milestones.

Bill wasn’t so sure. “I’m still looking for the answer,” he laughed. But Lois gave us a little more to go on.

“Hope for the best,” she said. “Just hope for the best.

The Alumni Association is preparing invitations for the 2025 banquet now. Save the date, and watch your mailboxes! Follow along on Facebook for updates. 

What’s next?

• “Like” the Alumni Association Facebook page (@LPSLionAlumni).
• Consider a donation to the Louisville Alumni Association or the Louisville School Foundation.

Update your contact information with the association: you can use the form here.

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Check out new website at www.happypawsplattsmouth.org

And download foster application!

Happy Paws Plattsmouth is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving Cass, Sarpy, and Douglas Counties
with one mission: to transform the lives of animals in need while enriching the families who welcome them home.

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COME ON OVER!

This is the way country music started out, with acoustic instruments, before electricity.  People sat out on the lawn, on the porch, or in a friend’s house and played their instruments together.

Enjoy the originality of music which is still present in many circles of friends.

211 Main Street
Louisville, NE

Come on over and take a spin on our dance floor!
This is a family-friendly venue, so bring the kids, too!  Relax in nice air-conditoned comfort and support our concession stand - fresh, popped popcorn, candy bars, soft drinks and bottled water.

SATURDAY SHOWS:

The Jacob Austin Band
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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New Bow Old Strings
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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The Jacob Austin Band
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

JAM SESSIONS:

Second Sundays – Electric Jam Session (1:00 – 4:00 PM)

Fourth Sundays – Acoustic-Only Jam Session (1:00 – 4:00 PM)

Bring your instruments and enjoy an afternoon of great music and good company!

Call 402-949-0668 with any questions.

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For updates, watch the theater's website or FB page.

Bring your instruments, bring your voices or just sit in and listen!
Let's get together and have a good time!

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Email for more information: 
cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com or call Larry, 1-402-949-0668. 

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Louisville Food Bank 2025 Open Times
We’re open the 2nd and 4th Thursdays monthly. Nov and Dec we’re open 1st and 3rd thursdays to work around the holidays.

Open 6:00-7:00pm
213 Main Street (inside Hope’s Closet)

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Updates can be found here >>

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Jobs Available  

LOUISVILLE CARE CENTER has new job positions!!!

HERE IS WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK!

LCC offers free healthcare premiums for ALL our full time employees.

Evening, night and weekend shift differentials.

Hire on bonus for FT nursing staff.

New Baylor Pay position for Certified Nursing Assistants.

For Inquiries please call or email H.R. at ktrauernicht@lccne.com E.O.E

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I, Jayden Speed, am excited to share some big news ! I’m officially running for the Nebraska Legislature to represent Nebraska Legislature, District 2.

Our campaign is dedicated to addressing the critical issues facing our district:

Ending High Property Taxes: For over 30 years, Nebraskans have struggled with a property tax crisis. I am committed to reducing the tax burden on working families, farmers, ranchers, and small businesses by transforming our tax system to eliminate high property taxes once and for all.

Defending Public Education: Quality education is the cornerstone of our children's future and our communities. I will advocate for increased state funding for public education to reduce local schools' reliance on property tax levies and ensure our schools remain the heart of our small towns.

Revitalizing the Rural Economy: Family farms and small businesses are the backbone of our rural economy. I will support policies that protect family farms from big agriculture monopolies, champion the right to repair for farmers and ranchers, and promote incentives for small businesses and reliable rural broadband to rejuvenate our Main Streets and preserve our rural way of life.

Visit our website at www.speedfornebraska.com to learn more about our platform, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events.

I look forward to seeing you at the kickoff event and working alongside you throughout this campaign.

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NEBRASKA LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 2 INCLUDES THESE AREAS:

In Cass County: Alvo, Avoca, Eagle, Elmwood, Greenwood, Louisville, Manley, Murdock, Murray, Nehawka, Plattsmouth, South Bend, Union, Weeping Water and Part of eastern Lancaster County.

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