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We are excited to be a part of the Louisville community and are incredibly grateful to Ash Grove for their generosity. From the center, we will run our public hotline, staffed by volunteers, coordinate the volunteers and supplies needed to rehabilitate wildlife, and plan and implement education programs. We will also conduct rehabilitator training and public information sessions there as well.
Laura
Laura A. Stastny
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc.
(402) 960-4366
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LOUISVILLE HIGH
SCHOOL
ONE-ACT
IS
STATE-BOUND!!
ECNC
Kaylee Roach - Best Supporting Actress
Lincoln High Festival
Kaylee Roach - All Star Cast
Samantha Lane - All Star Cast
Districts
Outstanding Performances
Kaylee Roach
Michael Roby
Mikeala Ezell
Kathryn Edwards
Samantha Lane
Marcus Manley
Above: Narrator 1 and 2: Kaylee Roach and Maylea Bauers
Above: Mikeala Ezell as Juliet and Marcus Manley as Romeo.
Above: Samantha Lane as the Friar.
Above: The cast and crew of Seussical--state-bound!
Closing moment
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LOUISVILLE LIONS
..
WINTER SEASON
SPORTS
BEGIN!
Lions Win Season Opener, Defeat Cougars 42-28 (12-2-10)
Louisville girls 42, Conestoga 28
The Louisville Lions girls basketball team never trailed while defeating the visiting Conestoga Cougars, 42-28, in the season opener for both teams.
Lions Drop Season Opener (12-2-10)
Conestoga 38, Louisville boys 30
“I was very proud of our defensive effort tonight,” said Louisville head coach Colin Lansman.
“If we bring the same kind of focus defensively every night,
I will be confident in our ability to compete day in and day out.”
Photos and stories courtesy of Mike Krambeck and
Krambeck Photography.
For the full story, visit
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NEW SUPERINTENDENT
CHOSEN for the
Louisville Public School District
Greg Shepard, currently the high school principal at Ralston, Nebraska, will assume the Louisville district’s top administrative post on July 1st, 2011.
Ed Kasl, the current superintendent, officially announced his retirement at the September board of education meeting although he had informed the board about a year ago of his intentions. (archives 11/15/10)
A board committee reviewed and interviewed candidates. That resulted in a series of special meetings in the last few days in which five candidates were interviewed and the field narrowed to two before Shepard was hired on a 5 to 0 vote.
Shepard received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Peru State College, a Masters Degree from Doane College and his Superintendent Endorsement from Wayne State College.
His teaching career began in 1985. His teaching experience was in industrial and engineering technology in Nebraska and Illinois. He coached basketball and track. Before becoming the principal at Ralston in 2000, Shepard was the middle school principal in Mundelein, Illinois.
He will be taking over the superintendent’s position in the middle of $6.3 million worth of facilities remodeling and construction next year. Among the items listed on Shepard’s resume under “Key Achievements” was managing and leading a $28 million renovation/construction project at Ralston High School and managing a $7.5 million renovation/construction project in Mundelein.
Shepard was the 2009 Nebraska Region II Principal of the Year and was a finalist for the 2010 Nebraska Principal of the Year.
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Donation of cash is also helpful for us to purchase any gift not taken from the Tree.
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THE LOFTE
World Premiere in Manley, Nebraska!
The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley is bringing a world premiere to the stage. Opening on December 3, “Christmas at Leon’s” tells the tale of a bus full of holiday travelers who get stranded at a roadside diner during a blizzard. As we are introduced to the passengers, we discover that each one has a flaw or personal drama affecting his or her life. Everyone is able to find shelter and spiritual comfort at the diner owned by an odd little man named Leon.
The story and original musical score were both written by Mick Kovar of Lincoln. Mr. Kovar is a long-time friend of the Lofte having served on its board of directors and starred in several of its productions over the years. Lofte Artistic Director, Kevin Colbert is directing the show. Colbert and Kovar are old friends and have enjoyed working with each other on “Leon’s.”
Starring in the title role as the curmudgeon, Leon is Larry Bauers of Louisville. His three angelic waitresses are played by Renee Kovar of Lincoln, Lindsey Micks of Bellevue and Samantha Colbert of Weeping Water. Other players in the show include Bob Pinkerton of Weeping Water; Jamion Biesterfeld and Anne Riha of Louisville; Scott Pope of Eagle; Cynthia West Sheldon of Elmwood; Adam, Mick and Meagan Kovar and Brittney Ernesti all of Lincoln; Tom Lucas of Papillion, Virginia Howe Kincaid of Elkhorn and Jason France of Plattsmouth.
“Christmas at Leon’s” will run December 3-5, 10-12 & 16-19. Showtimes are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm. Sundays are 2pm matinees. Tickets are $16.
The Lofte is also doing a fundraiser in coordination with this event. Ticket holders can come to the Lofte 90 minutes prior to curtain to eat at Leon’s Diner. A home-cooked meal of meatloaf or hot turkey sandwiches will be served right on stage as the cast entertains and helps to serve the food. Tickets for the meal are priced separately at $25/plate. $15 of the meal ticket is tax deductible. Advance reservations for the Diner Experience are required.
The Lofte is located near the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 1 just east of the village of Manley. The box office is open Monday through Friday 8am-12pm.
Pictured BELOW: Larry Bauers of Louisville is surrounded by his trio of angelic waitresses; Lindsey Micks, Samantha Colbert and Renee Kovar.
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OTOE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
The Otoe County Genealogical Society
will host its December 9th meeting at 7:00pm at the Morton-James Public Library
at 923 First Corso in Nebraska City for its quarterly Genealogy Workshop.
The library's staff will assist guests in researching their family trees through
online genealogy subscription websites, and also through the use of
the library's extensive Otoe County microfilm reel collection as well.
Thanks so much,
Curtis Wolbert
President/Otoe County Genealogical Society
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"Journey Into Christmas"
Holiday Open House Weekends
at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House, 204 East F Street, Elmwood, NE
Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 & 26 -- 2:00-5:00 p.m. daily.
See every room of the author's historic home dressed for the holidays!
Each room has been lovingly decorated by an area group
or family, each with its own tree and unique theme.
After your tour enjoy complimentary holiday goodies
in the Aldrich kitchen and browse the gift shop.
For more information call 994-3855 or visit www.BessStreeterAldrich.org.
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Have a wonderful week, Louisvillians!
Your Louisville Newsletter Editor,
Paula
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