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The Louisville One-Act Play Performance scheduled for November 20 has been postponed because of illness.  See the show on December 1 at 7:30 at the school.
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Eight to the Bar
 
 
Louisville Art Gallery prepares for the a swinging 8 Year Anniversary  party this Saturday Evening
I mean like, these Cats are Cool Man!
 
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One Warm Coat
 
Join Terri, Shellie and Mandy in their Quest for Coats and help
keep our Community Warm this winter. 
 
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Title of event: "One Warm Coat"
Held By: American Family Insurance Agent-Terri Scholting
Contact Person: Terri Scholting & Shellie Hudson PH#402-234-2504
Days of Collection: Nov 27-Dec 31st.
Terri has arranged a partnership for
 
Dropoff location: Main Street Cafe daily from 11AM to 8PM
                         
American Family Insurance M-F 9AM-5PM
 
Project Description: Collect clean, nearly new coats to be distributed to local children & adults in our community.  
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Louisville Angel Tree 2009

Louisville Jaycee Foundation will be doing the Angel Tree this year, just like the Jaycees did in the past.

The Angel Tree is provided as a way for the community to help those who may need assistance in purchasing gifts for their children.
 
If you live in the community and would like help this Holiday, please contact myself or Deb Cunningham.
(Heidi---234-3170 or 402-499-3123,
or Deb at 690-5283)
 
The tree will go up at Home State Bank over the Thanksgiving weekend.
 
Thank you,
Heidi Warner
 
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 most recent update as of 11/17
 
H1N1 Clinic - Louisville
 
 WHERE/WHEN: Thursday, November 19 at
Louisville School
202 West Third
Louisville, NE

12:30-3:00 for preschool, elementary, middle and high school students
4:30-6:30 for community members in the priority groups and students
who were not vaccinated during the school day
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Louisville High School joined schools throughout the state of Nebraska in welcoming basketball and wrestling teams to the courts and mats to prepare for the upcoming winter sports seasons.
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  Reconsiderations - LHS School Bond

On Thursday, November 19, the Louisville Board of Education will be audience to a presentation by Facilities Cost Management Group regarding considerations for a school bond.  The meeting will be held in the high school library beginning at 7:00 p.m..  The public is welcome to attend.

Ed Kasl
Louisville Superintendent
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RINGING IN THE SEASON

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5



FREE CARRIAGE RIDES – 11:00am-2:00pm

    sponsored by B.U.I.L.D.       

Home State Bank Parking Lot on Main Street
 
This years festive Event will include Santa, and Art, and wonderful tasty treatss, and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides on Mainstreet
and Much, Much Mure!
 
  Festive Horse Drawn Carriage Rides between 11AM and 2PM
Free Cider and Cookie Samples at the Main Street Cafe
Santa will be Visiting the Louisville Art Gallery - and Parents are Invited to take Photos
Kids Shopping for parents will take place at Blakes and  the kids will be assisted by special Christmas Elves to choose and wrap gifts for Mom and Dad
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Louisville's Famous
 
Stander ACE Hardware - Internet Specials!
 
Watch for Great Deals - and Print These Coupons
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NEW MAIN STREET
 
Party Room!
 
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Main Street Cafe has recently added a new party room which can
accomodate 25 to 30 guests. Stop by and check it out. This is a great
space for birthday parties, Holiday gatherings, safety/training meetings, bridal showers, any & all types of events and celebrations!

Call 234-FOOD - (234-3663) and ask about the "Party Room"
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HEY, Cory, What's Cookin?
 
This Week at the MSC
 
Lunch Specials Nov 16th - Nov 20th

  Mon., Nov. 16th: Goulash Dinner

Tues., Nov. 17th: Hot Turkey Sandwich, Soup - Broccoli cheese

Wed., Nov. 18th: Meatloaf Dinner, Soup - French Onion

Thurs., Nov. 19th: Taco Platter, Soup - Nacho Cheese

Fri., Nov. 20th: Meatball Sub, Soup - Clam Chowder

Walleye on Friday Night!!
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High School one-act plays Competition

Manley, NE  The Lofte takes great pride in utilizing the performing arts to give young people self-confidence and public speaking skills. In that tradition, the Lofte is preparing to host not one, not two, but three diffferent high school one-act play competitions this fall! In recent years, the Lofte has become a popular location for these types of competitions. Its central location, friendly volunteers and authentic theater environment are three reasons why school administrators keep coming back.

All competitions are open to the public. In general, the competition days begin around 9am. Schools will take turns performing a 30 minute piece, then there is a 15 minute break to allow for set changes and judges critique. The competition will last all day. Below is a list of competition dates and the schools that will be participating.

Wednesday, November 18th - ECNC Conference
Conestoga
East Butler
Elmwood-Murdock
Johnson County Central
Louisville
Malcolm
Mead
Palmyra
Weeping Water
Yutan

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Louisville One Act

"Once Upon a Beginning"

Louisville students will be performing "Once Upon a Beginning" by E. Eugene Perry.    Performances are at ECNC competition at 11:15 AM at The Lofte on November 18, a public performance at 7:30 PM on November 20 at the Louisville School, and at 10:50 AM at district competition at Midland Lutheran College on December 2.
 
Description of the show:
 
The Old Testament was never like this! Adam (Andrew Debrie) and Eve (Kelsey Daganaar) are feuding (again), cosmetologist-wanna-be Delilah (Maylea Bauers) is plotting to make-over Sampson (Ryan Burnison) and Noah's (Konner Lamb) nameless Wife (Kathryn Edwards) is frustrated with her near-deaf husband. The whole event is narrated by a Snake (Kaylee Roach) with a severe attitude problem. She complains about her lack of feet, explains how she bargained her way onto the Ark, debates the eat-ability of apples, and questions God about practically everything. This is a reverently irreverent look at how the Old Testament might have happened. Maybe!
 
Additional characters that create a living, interactive Garden of Eden are played by:  Abby Smith, Abbie Tlustos, Alyssa Terry, Caitlin Cleary, Jordyn Marcoe, Katie Goecker, Kayla Daganaar, Kymee Mitchell, Lydia Keiter, Micki Vice, Mikeala Ezell, and Natalie Minchow.
 
You are Invited!
 
Allison Bauers
Louisville One-Act Director
 
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Otoe County Genealogical Society
UPDATE
 
The Otoe County Genealogical Society will hold its December 10th meeting at the Talmage Public Library in Talmage, Nebraska. This meeting will welcome all new members into the society, and will also cover topics of interest concerning genealogical research in the Otoe County area. This meeting is open to all who are interested in joining the society, or just wish to attend to learn more about genealogical research in general.

During this meeting, OCGS President, Curtis Wolbert, will present a class on 'Obtaining Federal Records', covering which records the U.S. Government maintains on its citizens, and how someone can easily obtain these records through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).  Visitors are also encouraged to check out the library's Genealogy Reference Area, which maintains numerous genealogical records of the citizens of Talmage, and also maintains the original copies of the 'Talmage Tribune' & 'Talmage Topics' newspapers.

Our society meets on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm.  Please check out our website, or contact the Morton-James Public Library or the Otoe County Museum of Memories for more information.
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EIGHTH ANNUAL ALDRICH FOUNDATION SHORT STORY CONTEST ANNOUNCED

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Original short stories by Nebraska authors are currently being accepted for the Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation’s 2010 short story contest.

A new division for Intermediate School Students, Grades 3-5, is being added this year.

Story length should be 1,000-2,000 words (there is no minimum word requirement for the Intermediate category) and submissions should be written in the wholesome spirit displayed by Bess Streeter Aldrich in her works. No essays, please. Books by the author that writers can read to get ideas about content and style are:

Short Works 1907-1919 Mother Mason

Short Works 1920-1954 The Rim of the Prairie

The Cutters A Lantern in her Hand

Spring Came on Forever A White Bird Flying

Miss Bishop Song of Years

The Lieutenant’s Lady Journey into Christmas

The Drum Goes Dead The Man who Caught the Weather

Prizes will be awarded at the annual Spring Banquet of the Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation. Cash prize amounts are: Adult: 1st Prize $100.00, 2nd Prize $50.00, 3rd Prize $25.00. High School (grades 9-12) and Middle School (grades 6-8): 1st Prize $50.00, 2nd Prize $25.00, 3rd Prize $15.00.

Intermediate School: 1st Prize $25.00, 2nd Prize $15.00, 3rd Prize $10.00.

Writers, please send a cover sheet with your name, address, e-mail address, phone number, title of story, and two copies of your story, one with your name and one without. Include a line telling how you learned about the contest. For students, add age, grade, school, and teacher’s name to the cover sheet. Please enclose a SASE for return of contest results. Stories will not be returned. Families of Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation Board Members are not eligible.

The due date for submissions is the author’s birthday, February 17, 2010 (postmark date). Send submissions to: Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation, P.O. Box 167, Elmwood, NE 68349. A complete list of rules can be found at www.BessStreeterAldrich.org

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 Elmwood Craft Show
 
 
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Louisville's Got Hardware!!
 
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If Hank Could See us Now!!

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  Indulgence Salon

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Indulgence Salon would like to invite you to a holiday open house on December 5, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

For one day only, on December 5, 2009 we will be offering a variety of specials just for you!!! Receive a free $5.00 gift card with every $25.00 gift card purchase. Don’t miss out on 10% off all hair and tanning products, $20.00 unlimited tanning package for 1 month, and $5.00 off a pre-booked chemical service made before January 1, 2010!!!!

Also visit our purse and jewelry room.  We will have an abundant inventory of wallets, purses, make-up bags, overnight bags, jewelry, and OUR SALE BIN on December 5th for your shopping pleasure!!! We will also have an assortment of baskets that can be purchased for great Christmas gifts.

Christmas goodies will be served, along with coffee, hot cocoa, and hot apple cider. We hope to see you all, and as always thank you for your continued business and support. It is always greatly appreciated.

Jaime Kiss and Kelli Percifield 

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We see most new listings Tues and Wed with the Weekly Newsletters.
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If you are among the geographically challenged that happen to live somewhere else...

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From the Editor
Max Leaves for Iraq - A Year Ago Today
Louisville a Year Later

  A year ago today we had different
things on our minds,
at least I did.
 
I don't remember what the heck I was doing, or worrying about  on September 10th 2001 but I'm sure it was something important.
Did not seem so important 24 hours later, whatever it was.
 
I wasn't paying much attention when Lehman Brothers vaporized on September 15, 2008, didn't seem that important but a year later Global economic ripples affect a large percentage of Louisville's work force bringing uncertainty and stress for Christmas.
 
I hope Max Cooley is doing ok, a year later in Iraq. I hope we are all doing okay a year from now. I guess I will think about those things that are more within my control
 
Such As..
 
Cranberry Sauce!!!
 
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I don't know about you, but Thanksgiving Dinner is just not right without that cold red cylinder. Really good stuff has the ribs on the side visible indicating that it came from an authentic tin can, as it should be.
 
For all the same reasons...
 
Yams! 
 
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 Which is really all about, butter, brown sugar and toasted marshmallows. I am not even completely sure what a yam is.
 
This Thanksgiving I am going to pay more attention  to the people sitting around the table and be a little more Thankful for the really great life that we do have, and then do my traditional face plant in the Mashed Potatoes and Gravy.
 
Did some one say Gravy???
   
 
Having Fun and Dreaming of Turkey South of the River
Computer John
Editor
LouisvilleNebraska.Com
 
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