Let’s Grow Together!
April 2024, Vol. 2, Ed. 4
Editor-in-Chief: Madison E. M. Garey
From the Editor
Madison E.M. Garey
Nebraska has stayed true to the idea of experiencing all four seasons in one day. Early March temperatures were 30° above normal and mid March led to temperatures below normal with snow. We got it backwards this year. March came in like a lamb and left like a lion. If there is anything that can be said about Nebraskians, it’s we are made to be resilient. We adapt to change like wearing a hoodie with shorts in 30° weather.
Change is definitely in the air. The longer days and greener grass are a visible sign of the rebirth spring heralds. Many a Manleyian can be found with their hands in the soil , reviving their gardens and flower beds. Chirps and cheeps can be heard in the new flocks of chickens gracing the village. Spring brings such hope of the newness of life. What once appeared as death has been resurrected into new forms of glory. Thank the Lord!
Manley Calendar
April 1: Manley Volunteer Fire Department Meeting, 7PM, Fire Hall
April 11: Board Meeting, 7PM, Community Center
April 15: Pillage the Village Meeting, 6:30PM, Community Center
April 18: GOP Meeting, 7PM, Cass County Extension office
April 20: Water Bill Due
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
John 8:32
(NIV)
Manley Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
Manley’s volunteer firefighters hosted a breakfast of pancakes, sausage and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage and coffee on Sunday March 17, 2024. Only half an hour past the opening time, nearly all seats in the hall were taken by those enjoying what should be considered the best pancakes in the county. Not only were the pancakes light, fluffy and delicious, but the kids got Mickey Mouse shaped pancakes! Louisville Volunteer fire department will be having another pancake feed in April, if you missed the perfection of firehouse pancakes in Manley.
The Lofte Theatre
Our first Paint & Sip in the Pavilion event is on April 21st from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm! Reserve your space by calling the box office at 402-234-2553. This session will be family-friendly garden rock painting!
For $35 rocks, paint, and painting supplies will all be included, as well as snacks, and your first drink is on us – beer, wine, water, or pop!
Cass County 4-H News
Registration for the 2024 4-H year is now open. Participants must register annually. Email tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions. Make sure to register by June 15, 2024 in order to participate in any contest or county and state fair. Visit 4-H Online to register below.
The Cass County Clovers 4-H Club needs your help! Donate your pop tabs to help support the Ronald McDonald Foundation in 2024. Help our kids gather the most tabs from your favorite fizzy beverages by placing them in the receptacle provided at the Village of Manley Post Office.
Spring Pasta Salad, Taylor Johnson
16 oz bow tie noodles
2 cups on baby spinach
1 tablespoon of basil pesto sauce
Juice from a full lemon
1/3 cup of olive oil
1/4 cup of capers, with juice
1 1/2 cups of cherry tomatoes cut halved
Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
Mix, cool, and enjoy!
I’ve adjusted this recipe over the years. But! The above is pretty close. Note- we love capers and love lemon juice. Start with half of these if you don’t and add more in at the end. For a more “summery” salad, sub mayo for the olive oil.
Around the Village
Young Entrepreneur Wins Landscaping Bid
Kenneth Backhaus, 14 year old Manleyian, appeared before the village board at the March 14th board meeting. Kenny gave a brief description of the duties he would carry out, cutting, weeding, clearing and even holding his own umbrella insurance in the case of an accident. After fielding questions of his work, school, activities, and life balance, his bid was unanimously accepted. For $160 a cut, all public areas of Manley will be maintained by our own local up and coming businessman.
Pillage the Village
Before you know it, people will be flooding Manley to hit up garage sales, enjoy free kid crafts, doing some shopping from local craftsmen and sweating on the pickle ball court. Of course, much planning and coordination must occur in order for this one day event to be a success. That success depends on you Manley! Volunteers are needed through not only the planning process but also the day of to support events. If you are interested in being part of the planning and coordination, please attend the next meeting April 15, 2024 at 6:30PM held at the community center.
If you are interested in volunteering sign up here for the time slot that works best for your schedule.
Want to see the most recent updates? Follow Pillage the Village of Facebook.
Village of Manley Awaits Decision
Madison Garey
The Honorable Michael Smith, district court judge, 2nd judicial district, heard the case of the Schmidt’s v. The Village of Manley, March 13, 2024. Thirty minutes after the scheduled start time, Judge Smith entered the court room.
The Schmidt’s opened, calling witnesses, asking questions and stating their side of the case supporting the six causal actions filed against the village. The actions ranged from improper notification of public meetings, citizens prohibited from having questions answered at public meetings, to the board marketing the property for sale and not adhering to the code of conduct for public meetings.
Representing the village, Attorney David Chebatoris followed. Despite confusion regarding what the Schmidts were suing for, he demonstrated the Village’s side of the case. Board members were not influenced by their personal agenda, were consistently professional in the handling of all actions taken, regardless of mistakes, and acted in a consistently professional manner that supports the Comprehensive Plan and the future of the Village of Manley.
In the end, without professional legal representation, it appeared the Schmidt’s felt a personal vendetta had been created against them. Village representatives held they were doing what was needed to protect the Village of Manley. Citizens are expectantly awaiting the decision from Judge Smith and the end to this lengthly litigation.
Election Year 2024
Nebraska primary elections will be held May 14, 2024. To find your Nebraska Polling location visit:
Voting in the United States is not simply a right Americans have. It is part of the democratic duty of citizenship. As the old saying goes, “if you’ve done nothing to impact the outcome, you cannot complain when it doesn’t go your way.” Register to vote in Nebraska, visit:
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