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Louisville Public Schools

Appreciates Longevity from Staff Members

and

Welcomes

New Staff Members!

2010-2011 School Year

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Pictured Above: (Left to Right--Back Row)--Cindy Osterloh, Shureen Seery, Crystal Dwerlkotte, Nick Krause, Eileen Jones, Ed Kasl, Dennis Houfek.

(Left to Right--Front Row)--Shelly Smith, James Steward, Grace Ronhovde, Linda Allen, Gretchen Kalkowski

Years of Service

5 Year:

Don Gray, Cynthia Osterloh, Shureen Seery, Shelly Smith,

Nick Krause

10 Year:

Grace Ronhovde, Dennis Houfek, Crystal Dwerlkotte, James Stewart

15 Year:

Eileen Jones & Linda Allen

20 Year:

Gretchen Kalkowski

25 Year:

Edward Kasl

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Ann Ronning Social Studies/Technology teacher

Keri Speckmann Kindergarten teacher

Shawna Manley Paraprofessional

Tiffany Norris Paraprofessional (not pictured)

Jean Nessen Paraprofessional

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JOIN THE “LOUISVILLE TEAM”

IN OUR 3^RD CORPORATE CUP

Run or walk 10K(6.2 mi) or 2 mi

ON SUNDAY MORNING September 19th

in downtown Omaha

THE TEAM IS SPONSORED BY BLAKE'S PHARMACY

Donation to the American Lung Association is $15

And Blake's will provide the official T-shirt

For TEAM LOUISVILLE

** Registration deadline for our team is SEPT. 10

We will meet in front of the city office at 7:30 a.m. and travel together to the race site.

If you haven't picked up your t-shirt, Kitran will have them that morning.

QUESTIONS CALL KITRAN AT 402-234-3025

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FFA Fair Time

The Conestoga FFA competed, volunteered and celebrated county fair time. The Conestoga FFA is the only FFA chapter in Cass County. This opens the door for the FFA to be active in the Cass and Otoe County Fairs. The county fairs provide FFA members with an opportunity to show off and earn premiums for their agriculture projects. The exhibits can range from livestock to agriculture communication projects.

During the Cass County Fair from August 12-14, the Conestoga FFA members volunteered at the Cass County Fair Mutton Bustin youth event. At the Mutton Bustin event, members helped pass out t-shirts, corral sheep, announce, and line-up the participants. Members also ran a FFA putt-putt booth to advertise the activities of the FFA on Thursday and Friday. The Cass County Fair peaked during the parade. FFA members cooled off the day by spraying water squirt guns throughout the parade.

After the Cass County Fair, Conestoga FFA members competed in fair events at Otoe County from August 15-17. Cory Schlichtemeier, Georgia Stawniak, and Dustin Knabe showed their swine projects. All three competitors received purple ribbons in showmanship. Cory’s market swine earned champion light weight market gilt, two purples and reserve champion swine carcass. Georgia’s pigs earned three purples and Dustin’s received two blues and one purple.

Wade Sexton did very well with his beef cattle. Wade received purple for his Gelbvieh Cow and Calf and Reserve Champion Breeding Beef for his Shorthorn heifer. Wade won Grand Champion Showmanship, which is quite an accomplishment for a freshman competing against students that can be up to 3 years out of high school.

Rounding out the county fairs, Amber Burg and Elizabeth Rice showed horticulture projects. Elizabeth received purples on her Gomphrena, Lambs Ear, Liriopes, Thyme, Cleome, Spaghetti Squash, Butternut, and Hot Peppers and blues on her Sedum, Hostas, Lavander, Marigolds, and Green Beans. Amber received purples on her Grape Jelly, FFA Calendar, and Yukon Gold Potatoes, blue on her Red Tomatoes, and a red on her Concord Grapes.

Photo Pictured Below: Wade Sexton of the Conestoga FFA won Grand Champion Beef Showmanship at the Otoe County Fair on August 17, 2010. Wade showed a shorthorn heifer and a Gelbvieh cow and calf and received Reserve Champion Breeding Beef animal with his shorthorn heifer.

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Heatstroke 100 Bike Ride

The Great Plains Bicycling Club (GPBC) is sponsoring the 6th annual Heatstroke 100 bicycle ride through Saunders, Sarpy, and Cass Counties on Sunday August 29th. The ride starts at the SAC Museum and includes three loops totaling 105 miles.

The three routes explore the scenic Platte River valley and pass through the towns of Ashland, Louisville, South Bend, and Ceresco. Two of the loops cross the Lied Platte River Bridge. The loop distances are 24, 35, and 46 miles. Riders can cycle one, two, or all three of the loops. The ride begins at 7:30 a.m. and the last of the riders should be finished by 5:30 p.m.

Depending upon the weather, the ride is expected to draw 250-300 riders. Along the routes on roads with no shoulders there will be signs stating "Caution: Cyclist Ahead". The club also has 2 - 3 roving SAG vehicles along the loops to assist riders who have equipment failure or simply "run out of gas". In addition, members of the Lancaster County Ham Radio Club are providing communications along the route.
Several stationary SAG stops with snacks and beverages will greet riders along the route. Grilled brats will be available afterwards at the SAC Museum. Registration fees are $25 for an individual or $50 for a family.
If you’d like to join the riders you can find more information at www.greatplainsbikeclub.org . If you’re not inclined to join the riders, then please watch out for them out on the roads.

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Heidi Warner says

goodbye...

After 10 years of volunteering as your local American Red Cross coordinator, I have decided it is time to give up this position. It has been a great 10 years watching the community come in every 3 months and donate blood. I have met so many caring and giving people in the town, and I'm happy to say they have become friends to me over the years. I thank every one of you for taking time out of your schedule to come in and save one more life!!

I have a blood drive the end of September and I am looking for someone or an organization that would be willing to work with me, so that when the blood drive is held in December, this person/organization can take over completely.

If you have any questions that you would like to ask, please email or call me.

Again, thanks for all the support the community has given me in helping me run the drives. If it wasn't for you coming in, I would never have met my goals over the years.

Heidi Warner

lilfitzer@yahoo.com

402-234-3170

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MAIN STREET CAFE

Mmmmm... MSC ... good!

Tues.: Hot Turkey Sandwich, Soup - Garden Tomato

Wed.: Meatloaf Dinner, Soup - Chicken Noodle

Thurs.: Burrito Platter, Soup - Cajun Ham & Bean

Fri.: Catfish Dinner, Soup - French Onion

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HAVENMAKERS

New Office Hours-You can stop by and see us.

We will be in the office from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 129 Main Street.

It is always best to call first as appointments do take us away often. If you are nearby-just stop in and say HI!

402-234-HOME (234-4663) text anytime too

Open 24/7 by appointment to serve your scheduling needs

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Jeff's Jack & Jill Grocery

- Goes On-Line! -

Follow our Jeff and Ken -

on Twitter - http://twitter.com/jeffsgrocery

Be the first to know when fresh Cherries arrive,

or tuna goes on special, or best of all a special

"Thought for the Day from Ken!"

(One of Louisville's Truly Great Grocer/Philosophers)

Clip and print only the coupons you need -

Click Here

Bookmark www.JeffsGrocery.com

and check it each morning!

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The Lincoln Squadron of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps is looking for students (10-18) who have an interest in the Sea, the Navy or other military services. This is a voluntary youth organization with no commitment to future military service. Lincoln Squadron drills one weekend per month at Camp Ashland in Ashland NE. Check out the Sea Cadets on the web at www.seacadets.org or email the commanding officer LTJG Kimberly Koch for more information kimjoko@yahoo.com .

Upcoming drill dates are:

August 27,28,29

Sept 17,18,19

Please note that Lincoln Squadron is not only for youth from Lincoln, but there are youth from many different cities: Seward, Chapman, Ashland, Greenwood, Elmwood, and Elkhorn and looking to expand into your community.

Please come check out what this program is about. We can also be found on facebook under Naval Sea Cadet Corp – Lincoln Squadron. You will find pictures from recent events and updated drill information.

LTJG Kimberly J Koch, NSCC

Lincoln Squadron

Commanding Officer

402-430-5914

www.seacadets.org

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Dear Louisvillians,

Fresh starts and clean slates. New beginnings and a chance to start all over. For those of us who are still in school (as a student, teacher, administrator or life-long learner), you know what I’m talking about. This time of the year brings about new opportunities, new chances, new faces, new activities, new events and a fresh overall beginning on a journey of learning.
What goals have you set for yourself this upcoming school year? What kinds of activities will you do again? What new things will you try? How will this year be different than before? Take the time to contemplate all of the possibilities and choose a few to focus on. Perhaps you could...
Read a new book.
Attend a new activity. (Check the school and community calendar for upcoming events).
Try a new food and/or make a new recipe.
Go to a new place you’ve never been before. (There are multiple Nebraska gems only minutes away from here--try going to a State Park).
Say hello to someone you’ve never really talked to before. Ask them questions. Find out their interests. Learn a bit about someone new. Smile.

These are only five possibilities for starting a new school year with a blank slate. Think about all of the options you have to make this year great. Try something new today...you never know where that might take you!

Have a wonderful week, Louisvillians!

Your Louisville Newsletter Editor,

Paula

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