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Your news: A big THANKS to Dan Henry and the city crew for getting our town dug out of the blizzard and back in shape in record time.  Was in Omaha on Sunday and their main roads were not as clear as our residential roads.
THANKS for the extra time and effort, especially during Xmas Eve and Xmas Day !

 
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 The Gift of Life
Posted by Heidi Warner on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 08:01 pm:

The blood drive held in Louisville on
December 19th produced 22 new pints of blood
 
Thanks to Cheryl Jones, Jack Faubion, William Hay,
William Kasal, Tracy Milius, Anthony Warner, Jeannette Warner, Sharon Perdue, Darlene Petrzilka, Brad Cunningham, Tom Petersen, Lynna Newville, Tom Frederickson, Dana Gray, Ann Robbins, Lori Gray, Kurt Lamb, Diane Orr, Jon Deacon, Dean DeLong, and Judy Grell.

I appreciate all of you coming in to donate and help save a life.
For the year 2009, Louisville collected 86 units of blood,
helping 258 patients. What a wonderful gift Louisville helped provide.

Thanks again everyone! See you again in March.

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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

Thanks to everyone that has taken an Angel from the
Angel tree at Home State Bank
 
Posted by Heidi Warner on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 08:18 pm:

The Angel Tree was another success in the Community of Louisville.
Thanks to the local businesses, the school, and all the people that
chose an Angel and helped a child have a wonderful Christmas. I
delivered all gifts tonight and loved seeing how happy you all made
the families!

Hope everyone has has a Merry Christmas!
Be Safe!


Any questions call Heidi at 234-3170 or Deb at 690-5283
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Press Release
 
 
Lofte Community Theatre
P.O. Box 62
Manley,  NE  68403
(402)234-2553
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"Acting Up in Class" is Okay at the Lofte

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Manley, NE [December 14, 2009]- At the Lofte Community Theatre in Manley, acting up in class is not only accepted, but strongly encouraged.  Back by popular demand, the Lofte is gathering its most talented artists in a classroom environment to teach and prepare young actors and actresses.  Four separate classroom sessions will cover Acting Basics, Intro to Dance, Vocal Audition and Stage Combat.

This one-day theater workshop will take place on Saturday, January 23 from 10am to 2:30pm.  Enrollment is open to young people ages 10-18 at any level of experience.  Space for this event is limited and slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.  Classes will run from 10am-2:30pm on Saturday, January 23rd.  Participants should plan on arriving fifteen minutes early for check-in. 

Tuition for the one-day workshop is $50 per student and includes a box lunch.  Each student will also receive a graduation gift.  Questions may be directed to Anne Pope at LoftePR@Lofte.com. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   To obtain a registration sheet, please call the Lofte box office at (402)234-2553 or download it at  www.Lofte.com. 

 
Pictured on Attachment:  Lofte students learn a few basic dance moves from Megan Kovar of Lincoln during last year's Acting Up in Class. 
 
The Lofte Community Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization supported in part by The Cooper Foundation, The Midlands Community Foundation, and the Cass County Visitors Promotion Committee.  The Lofte Community Theatre is dedicated to providing opportunities for area residents of all ages to participate in the creation process and companionship of live theatre in rural Nebraska and to enjoy the social, artistic, and educational benefits of this art form.

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 Beth Streeter Aldrich Traditions

“Journey Into Christmas” Holiday Open House

A year’s worth of activities celebrating A Lantern in Her Hand by Bess Streeter Aldrich as the One Book One Nebraska selection for 2009 will conclude with the annual “Journey Into Christmas” Holiday Open House at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House.  Located at 204 East F St., Elmwood, NE, the event runs every Saturday and Sunday in December from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Eleven rooms in the author’s historic home have been dressed for the holidays.  Rooms are decorated by local clubs and families, each with its own tree and unique theme.  Visitors are invited to enjoy complimentary cookies and hot cider after their tour.

Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children ages 6-12.  Visit www.BessStreeterAldrich.org for more information. 

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Something's Gotta Go......



                                         

Cleaning for the Holidays?

 

No room for all the new Christmas Gifts?

 

Don't put good stuff in the dumpster....

 

Call 402-234-5232-Manley Village Clerk

 

Collecting anything and everything

 

(Except clothing or junk)

 

for a community auction to be held in the Spring

to defray costs of development of

 

Manley's Community Center.

 

Nothing too large or too small.

Will pick up.

 

Help support your community.

 

 

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LAST MINUTE GIFTS!!

 Give Lofte Gift Certificates for Christmas!

They're always the right size and guarantee a memorable evening!
One general admission ticket is $16.  
It can be redeemed for any one of our regular season plays.
Or, save 33% by purchasing a season pass!  For $60 you can let your loved ones enjoy each of our five season plays. 
 
2010 Shows: 
 
Heaven Can Wait
                   
Guys &  Dolls
                   
Jake's Women
                   
Unnecessary Farce
                   
Christmas at Leon's
 
Purchase your gift certificates today by calling our box office at 234-2553. Box Office Hours 9am-1pm Monday -Friday.  If requested, we can arrange to mail the gift certificate directly to the recipient! 
 
The Lofte Community Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization supported in part by The Cooper Foundation, The Midlands Community Foundation, and the Cass County Visitors Promotion Committee.  The Lofte Community Theatre is dedicated to providing opportunities for area residents of all ages to participate in the creation process and companionship of live theatre in rural Nebraska and to enjoy the social, artistic, and educational benefits of this art form.

 
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
 
MSC Staff will be spending time with family December 24th and Dec 25th and we will be closed on those days.
We wish you and your family the most Merry Christmas!
 
Cory and Mandy

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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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From the Editor
Drive-By Niceness
Feeling all Christmasy
 
There really is no time like Christmas
 
With the possible exception of Game Day Saturday, there is no other occasion that makes people around here smile at one another quite so easily as Christmas. In addition to the true reason for Christmas, there are the lifetime of treasured memories and traditions that are close at mind and make a person want to smile. I remember many, many years ago my younger sister, (probably age 6) watching intently as Tinker Bell in Disney's Pinocchio explained how flying was possible.
 
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"Think a very happy thought, and just fly!!"
 
With that she yelled Christmas, and jumped off the Couch. She Didn't fly all that far, but I remember it really cheered me up!
SIDEBAR: She later became a Black Belt Karate Champion so I seldom mention this incident at family gatherings. Please don't say anything to her.
There are always gonna be plenty of good reasons to scowl, complain and fret, but this week, this very week we all have a license to smile and commit unprovoked,  senseless acts of niceness. Don't need a reason. The reason is the season.
 
  Merry Christmas!
.....to you and yours from all the elves at WireBuilt Company
 
 
Having Fun and Waiting on Santa South of the River
Computer John
Editor
LouisvilleNebraska.Com
 
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