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Super Bowl, ok Sunday - But What are we gonna do Saturday???

That is the 35th Quack-Off in Avoca!

Every year the Avoca Volunteer Fire Department holds the Quack Off for their fund raiser. This event supports the department all year long.

Information Provided by Cass County Tourism - www.VisitCassCounty.com

For any one who doesnt know what the Quack-Off is let me give you a lil idea….
Every year on the last Saturday of January thousands of people gather in Avoca Ne from all over the state, other states and even nation wide to race a live duck on ice! This is the primary fundraiser for the Avoca Vol Fire Dept raising money each year to keep the dept operational. Its a family event with fun for everyone. Trust me, you’ve never experienced anything like it so you better come check it out!

Click Below for Scenes from 30th Quack Off:

YouTube Video by News Press Online Video Feeds

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Ducks & Groundhogs - Must be Late January

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Get Down w/ The Groundhog!

Click Picture Above to View The 2014 Ground Day Celebration Photos

2013 King and Queen

Our Good Friends in Little Unadilla Nebraska have way too much fun in the dead of Winter each Year as they celebrate their Position as the Ground Hog Capital of the State of Nebraska. All year long if you call the Village Clerk they answer the Phone "Ground Hog Greetings" this is the culture of this great little town. Bundle up the kids, round up the Neighbors and get down to Unadilla to make Memories!

This time of year, they pull out all the stops and Celebrate Ground Hog Day.

Get back to your roots! Plan to visit our Neighbors in Unadilla and help make this 2015 Ground Hog Day the best Ever!

A truly well dressed Man has both a Last Hot Sunday Shirt AND a Ground Hog Day Shirt - Maybe even a 35th Quack Off Shirt

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TEXT 620-874-8371 for Robin's Pantry

Robin's Pantry Located in Art Chicks 127 Main St, Louisville, NE

Robin Will Begin to Offer Extremely Tasty Treats -2/12

From Biscuits and Gravy to Creme Brulee french toast muffins on Feb 12, 2015 - Take Out Only

If you crave and diserve a special Lunch that Tastes as good as it Looks Just TEXT Robin at 620-874-8371

Visit Robin's Pantry at http://www.RobinsPantry.com

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The First United Methodist church youth group is having a garage sale on Saturday Feb. 7th from 9-4 at the church basement 222 Walnut, Louisville, NE.

All proceeds go to benefit this summer's mission trip to Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota.

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Louisville Baseball & Softball Registration is Open

Online registration at http://lbpa.sportssignup.com/
Go to link and follow the instructions to sign up.

Registration information and concussion forms are available at www.louisvilleballparentsassociation.com

To complete registration you must send registration check, concession deposit check, and concussion form to LBPA @ P.O. Box 363 Louisville or you can bring them to parent teacher conference and drop them at our table.

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Louisville Business Spotlight

Art Chicks

A Louisville Legend

New Art Chicks Owner Brenda McCall took a few Minutes from her crazy crazy schedule to talk to me about her Vision for the legendary Art Chicks - "A Girlfriend's Gallery" Please click on the YouTube Video above and listen to the 2 Minute Interview Brenda Granted me

Visit http://www.LouisvilleArtChicks.com/ or Call Brenda at 402-234-2669 or Book Online HERE

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Louisville Special Feature:

Louisvile Library Tech Tuesdays

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This past Fall the Louisville library started having Tech Tuesdays. Our first attempt was 4 sessions having to do with job searches. They were presented by Tiffany Peacock: Human Resource Manager for Titan medical. The first was writing or updating your resume with

helpful tips from Tiffany. The next 2 were searching online for jobs and tips on how to post your resume to the job applications. The most recent was practicing interview questions and how to present yourself at interviews.

Our next set of classes will be for beginners on the how to use the computer, set up email accounts, and surf the web. We are hoping to

have student volunteers from the high school help teach the class and work 1 on 1 with those who sign up for the class. We have 6

computers so the class will be limited to 6 people at a time. On a different note, the library will now have cake pans to check out.

Many small libraries are now doing this so we thought we would try it also. We are accepting donations of cake pans.

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217 Main Street, Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-6265

Or Email Darla at louisvillelibrary@gmail.com

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Blood Donation Opportunities

Red Cross calls for blood donors as unique as the patients they help

OMAHA, Neb. (Jan. 19, 2015) – In honor of Black History Month this February, and in the spirit of Dr. Charles Drew, an African-American surgeon who was the first medical director of the American Red Cross and a modern blood-banking pioneer, eligible donors as diverse as the patients who need their blood donations are encouraged to give blood to ensure a sufficient blood supply.

Blood from a donor with a similar ethnic background as that of the patient is less likely to cause complications, particularly for those patients whose chronic conditions require repeated transfusions. Sickle cell disease is one such chronic condition affecting as many as 100,000 people in the United States. Prior to transfusion, blood type and Rh factor are matched between donated blood and the patient in need. In some cases, addite blood in the coming days and weeks. All blood types are currently needed to help maintain a diverse and sufficien blood supply, especially types O negative, A negative and B negative.

To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Cass County , Louisville

Feb. 6: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Louisville Care Community, 410 W. 5th St.

Feb. 11: noon to 6 p.m., Louisville High School, 202 W. 3rd St.

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So your Kids are Saying they are Bored and there is nothing to do.. WRONG:

Treasurer Stenberg, Omaha Storm Chasers Announce 13^th Annual

‘Why I Want to Go to College’

Writing Contest for Seventh, Eighth Graders

Lincoln, Neb. (Jan. 12, 2015) - While a Sunday afternoon at the ball park may seem far away, the time is here for seventh and eighth graders to enter the 13^th annual “Why I Want to Go to College” writing contest sponsored by the Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office and the Omaha Storm Chasers, State Treasurer Don Stenberg said today. Twelve winners will be recognized at the May 10 Storm Chasers game at Werner Park in Papillion, Neb. Three winners will be chosen in each of Nebraska’s three U.S. Congressional districts, and three winners will be selected from outside Nebraska. First-place winners will each receive a $2,000 contribution to a NEST college savings plan. Second-place winners will each receive a $1,000 contribution to a NEST plan, and third-place winners will each receive a $500 contribution to a NEST plan. First-place winners from Nebraska will receive a one-night hotel stay in Omaha, and all Nebraska winners will receive tickets to the May 10 game.

“Every year we are impressed with the big plans that seventh and eighth graders write about in their ‘Why I Want to Go to College’ essays,” Treasurer Stenberg said. “But we are also struck by the students’ references to their family members, teachers, neighbors, and friends who inspire and motivate them to do well. Contributing to a NEST college savings account for a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or friend can go a long way to making these big plans reality.” Treasurer Stenberg said he encourages all seventh and eighth graders in public schools, private schools, and home schools in Nebraska to enter. A total of 1,044 entries were received last year. As in the past, preliminary judging will be done by students and faculty in the College of Education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and final selections will be made by Treasurer Stenberg.

Entries are due March 27. Contest rules are available at http://treasurer.nebraska.gov/csp/scholarships/essay/college/2015/contest-announcement/.

The following rules apply to contest entries:

No longer than 750 words.

Subject matter to be focused on the student’s educational goals and dreams for the future.
Must be student’s original work.
Must be typed, double spaced on 8 ½ X 11-inch paper.
Must be accompanied by required cover sheet.
Entries to be mailed to Andrea Stava, assistant general manager of operations, Omaha Storm Chasers, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, Neb. 68046.
Essays must be postmarked by March 27, 2015. Winners will be notified in late April.
Please see contest rules for further details.

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Lofte 2015 Season: Tickets, Shows and More!

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www.Lofte.com

While the Early Bird Season Ticket promotion has expired, you still have plenty of time to purchase a season package at the Lofte for a very affordable $75.

That works out to be only $15 per production and it ensures you a nice evening out while you enjoy some of the best community theater in Nebraska!

Thinking About Daycare? Got Questions?

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aStepAhead Child Care and Education Center

Dan and Linda have really stepped up their offering as they introduce the finest in Early Learning with an emphasis on support for new Moms and young Mobile Moms commuting from Louisville, Cedar Creek and Plattsmouth.

View their new Mobile Friendly Website www.aStepAheadSpringfield.com or

TEXT DAYCARE to 72727

especially for New Moms

Welcome to A Step Ahead - "Our Family Welcomes Your Family"

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New Newsletter Features:

In the coming weeks we will be Updating the newsletter to include more uniquely Louisville Features including New Business and Municipal Spotlights as well as a focus on Lion's Sports and LHS Stories.

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