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 !

The blood drive held in Louisville on
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,
Thanks again everyone! See you again in March.

Thanks to everyone that has taken an Angel from the
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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"Acting Up in Class" is Okay at the Lofte
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. To obtain a registration sheet, please call the Lofte box office at (402)234-2553 or download it at www.Lofte.com.
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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.

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.

Give Lofte Gift Certificates for Christmas!
They're always the right size and guarantee a memorable evening!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"
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
Spring Came on Forever A White Bird Flying
Miss Bishop
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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