Today Lent Season Begins...
Ash Wednesday Mass
Feb 22, 6:00pm
in a newly renovated
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Springfield, Nebraska
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LENGENDARY FISH FRY - ITS THAT GOOD!
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Librarian Position
City of Louisville is accepting applications for Director of Louisville Library starting in March. Position is part time, approximately 20 hours per week, some evening and Saturday hours. High school/GED necessary; some college preferred. Applicants must be able to occasionally lift 45/50 pounds, navigate stairs. Must pass typing test of at least 45 WPM, able to demonstrate computer skills (Microsoft Word/Office is a plus) and willing to learn Apollo library computer program and complete Basic Skills courses as required. Current driver’s license, organizational skills and people skills are a must. Applications and more information are available at City Office, 210 Main, Louisville, NE 402-234-7705 or at www.louisvillenebraska.com (click government tab.) Return completed applications to the City Clerk at the above address by March 9, 2012. E.O.E.
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B.U.I.L.D. Members & Community…
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held this Friday, Feb 24th at 3:00PM.
Please join us as we welcome “Decor Eight” to Louisville!
Shop owner, Kristy Burrows comments “ Décor Eight is a vintage & antique shop that wants to turn unique pieces modern and get you thinking outside the norm”.
The business is located at 110 2nd St. Louisville (Across the street from Barnes Barber Shop).
Thank You!
Terri Scholting
B.U.I.L.D. President
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B.U.I.L.D. Membership Drive
Attention Louisville Area Residents:
B.U.I.L.D. would like to encourage and invite all interested citizens to become involved in our organization. B.U.I.L.D. was originally started by business owners but it has evolved into an organization that has diverse membership. Anyone who is interested in serving on a committee, helping with events, helping greet people to town, helping with the look of the town, or helping with economic development is welcome to join our organization. There are no dues or required meeting attendance, just willingness to jump in and help your neighbors.
A membership drive will be held during our regular meeting Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Time: 7:15A.M Location: Louisville Assisted Living Facility.
Please contact Terri Scholting for more information.
Thank You!
Terri Scholting-B.U.I.L.D. President
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BUILD Members & Community, We need your help!
Please answer the following survey questions:
· Do you understand what all BUILD does for our Community?
· Have you ever been to a BUILD meeting?
· Do you currently attend BUILD meetings on a regular basis?
· If you do not attend on a regular basis please mark all those that apply;
1). Time is not convenient 2). Forget 3). Do not like going by myself 4). Do not feel welcome 5). Was not aware that I could attend 6). No interest 7). Feel that BUILD is doing a good job without my attendance 8). Used to go & missed a meeting or two & got out of the habit of going 9). Other:
· What one most important change would get you to attend or become involved?
· Do you feel BUILD communicates effectively?
· Did you realize that BUILD is no longer open to “only” businesses?
· Would you be willing to help BUILD as a volunteer with our “events”?
· I have comments/suggestions for BUILD:
Thank You!
Terri Scholting-BUILD President
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Annual Pinewood Derby
March 17th, 2012
Ken Marshall is the Committee Chairman for Cub Scout Pack 353 here in Louisville. The annual Pinewood Derby will be held in the elementary school gym on March 17th. One of the things he wanted to do this year was to involve more of the community than just the scouts. He says “It’s a lot of fun but he thinks he can make it even better”. It’s essentially a car race with wooden cars made from kits provided to the boys or purchased at craft stores, scout shop, etc. It’s a gravity race so they start high and roll down hill. For the boys there are chances to progress all the way to a national race. The rules are pretty strict for them. He has invited any business that wants to participate in the race to build a car of their design and choosing, and race them. There are rules to follow which he has provided. But, anything goes as far as design, etc. They can provide a kit at cost for us. It’s free to the businesses who want to come play. The boys (actually their dads) really get into the design and make some really neat cars.
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LHS Wrestlers at the 2012 State Meet
After all four Louisville wrestlers were defeated in the first round of the Nebraska State Wrestling Championships, Pat Cleary, a 220 pound junior, earned the first LHS victory at state in the first round of the consolation matches on Friday morning. Cleary came close to another victory in the second round but lost in the last period to Wookman of Lutheran High Northeast. Read More>>
Photos compliments of Krambeck Photography
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Coffee with U.S. Senator Mike Johanns
Monday, February 20, 2012 Senator Mike Johanns visited Louisville to discuss important issues happening in Washington
Main Street Cafe, 221 Main St., Louisville
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Lofte Theatre To Honor Volunteers
Manley, NE [February 15, 2012] - The Lofte Community Theatre will be holding its annual meeting and volunteer recognition night on Saturday, February 25th at 6pm. The evening will begin with a social hour complete with food and beverages. Presentations from the Lofte Board of Directors will include financial position and plans for the future. Artistic Director, Kevin Colbert will highlight his fond memories of the 2011 productions and announce his play selections for 2013.
The Lofte will also recognize three outstanding volunteers for their contributions to the Lofte. The Dale Crosby Awards are given in the categories of "Parker/Usher," "Behind the Scenes," and "Overall." The award is named in honor of long-time Board President, Dale Crosby whose selfless dedication to the Lofte was an inspiration to others.
You do not need to have been in a show this past year to attend. We welcome all of our Lofte friends and family to attend.
Pictured on attachment: The Lofte's 2011 Board of Directors invites all volunteers to attend the annual meeting on Saturday, February 25.
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For Immediate Release: Senator Lambert's Bills for the 2012 Legislative Session
February 17, 2012, Lincoln— My column continues this week with legislation I’ve introduced in the current session. LB 1121 was introduced on behalf of elected officials in District 2. They want to change the law that directs signature validation for recall petitions aimed at Sanitary Improvement District (SID) trustee positions for which multiple voting is allowed. There are 346 SIDs in 21 counties and 44 legislative districts in Nebraska. If there is concern about this issue in our district, the same concern may exist throughout the state.
I introduced LB 1121 to clarify that the rights of a particular category of SID property owners are the same when they sign petitions to recall a member of the board of trustees as they are when they vote to elect the trustee. SIDs are governed by five-member boards of trustees. Trustees are elected by the property owners in the SID. Trustee positions are divided into two categories. For one category property owners are allowed one vote for each piece of property they own. This means a person who owns more than one piece of property is allowed more than one vote. LB 1121 would make it clear that the property owner, who would be allowed more than one vote, would have his or her signature assigned a value on a recall petition equal to his or her vote(s) in an election. This clarification would be based on the way the election official counts signatures on a recall petition.
I introduced LB 1005 on behalf of the many volunteer emergency responders we have in our district and throughout the state. The bill would extend job protections for emergency responders to any actively deployed member of a state emergency team.
The Volunteer Emergency Responders Job Protection Act was enacted in 2008 to give job protection to volunteer emergency responders, such as a volunteer firefighter or rescue squad member. The Act provides that an employer cannot terminate or discipline an employee who is absent from work or reports late to work, because he or she is responding to an emergency. The volunteer emergency responder is required to give notice and provide written statements to the employer prior to seeking the protection. LB 1005 would extend the same protections to an individual who is actively deployed in response to a state emergency.
I introduced LB 1029 so that when a property is in foreclosure, it would require city and village officials to have contact information so the property can be adequately maintained. One of the problems with vacant property in foreclosure is that maintenance may be neglected. It is often difficult for a city or village to identify who to contact to maintain the property. Under LB 1029 a party filing a complaint for the foreclosure of a mortgage, or a party requesting a sale of property under a deed of trust would be required to include a contact name and an address, at which the party will accept a maintenance notice. The availability of the address will streamline communication about the need for vacant property to be maintained.
We have reached the mid-point in the legislative session. To date the days have been divided between floor debate in the morning and public hearings for new bills before legislative committees in the afternoon. Committee hearings will end this week, and all-day floor debate will begin as February draws to a close. Senator, committee and speaker priority bills will become a primary focus from this point forward. I will update you regularly on key issues as the session continues.
I am always interested in hearing your comments by mail, phone or email.
Senator Paul Lambert
State Capitol, PO Box 94604
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-2613
plambert@leg.ne.gov
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Adoption fee on all animals is $60. This includes spay/neuter and vaccinations.
Microchips are an additional $25 (well worth it).
Adult Cats are always a free adoption to Senior Citizens!
Animal Shelter - 402-298-8235
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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
CASS COUNTY
3/14/2012, 9:00 am- 2:00 pm, Conestoga High School, PO Box 40, Murray
3/15/2012, 2:30 pm- 7:00 pm, Elmwood-Murdock High School, 300 Wyoming, Murdock
Saturday, March 17th - Louisville Senior Center - 6:30 am-12:00 noon
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STILL NOT FOUND
WITHOUT A TRACE - LOST IN THE SNOW STORM
Please look at the picture below, this family pet is 14 years old and owner is very much worried if the pup has made it through this snow storm. Any help or information regarding where pet has been seen is greatly appreciated - please email Roxanne
I sure hope Oreo found shelter in one of the neighbors' homes.
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For Sale - House on 3 acres in Louisville
Need a bigger home? We are downsizing!
Buy our home - we'll buy yours.
402-960-6421
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Recycling Schedule
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In-Home Childcare Help Wanted
For Summer Time
For elementary school children ages 6-11
Call Stacy at 402-234-3465
or e-mail
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