Manley News
November 2024, Vol. 2, Ed. 11
Editor-in-Chief: Madison E. M. Garey
From the Editor
Madison E.M. Garey
Thank the good Lord for the rain we have so desperately needed. Along with the rain comes the cooler temperatures of fall. Just in time for warm soups and casseroles at the Garey household. We have already had chicken and dumplings, chicken pot pie, and my famous cauliflower casserole. Ok, famous might be a stretch, but at least all my kids love it! It’s the little things like warm, home cooked meals that can make a person’s day.
While food can be comfort, November 5 may be uncomfortable for some. This election seems to be one that has citizens set against citizen. People have passionate zeal for the politicians they find superior. The only thing we can do is our part. Get out and vote in the way that aligns with your morals. Doing research on the politicians and laws that are being considered helps to ensure you are voting the way that supports your ethics. No matter the outcome, I know that Jesus wins. For that, I am thankful.
As November rolls in we are all reminded to be thankful for all of the things we have, then immediately rush out to buy more at great Black Friday prices. I don’t know about you, but I am looking to not add to the clutter in my home but to the love. For years we have limited what we buy our kids each Christmas. It’s pretty simple: Something to wear, something to read, something they want and something they need. Having this in mind as I do holiday shopping helps to keep me from going over budget or buying little frivolous things that will be swept up during Christmas break before school starts again in January.
Manley Calendar
First Monday each Month: Manley Volunteer Fire Department Meeting, 7PM, Fire Hall
November 6: Special Hearing: Special Use Permit, 7PM, Community Center
November 14: Board Meeting and Special Hearing 7PM, Community Center
November 21: Cass County GOP Meeting, 7PM, Cass County Extension office
November 20: Water Bill Due
So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 6:34
(NASB 1995)
Around the Village
Halloween in Manley
Madison E. M. Garey
For many years, children have come to expect the unexpected while trick or treating in Manley. Some are very generous handing out treats ranging rom the full sized candy bars to adult beverages. Tricks are also expected while going door to door in the village. In years past, children have received garden goodies, like onions, carrots and potatoes. This year was a sour surprise in all kids getting a lemon in their treat bags! Along with delicious and fun treats, some go all out in decorating for the holiday!
Since moving to Manley over ten years ago, Phillip and Jodi Tapp have added a spooky dimension to our little village. Most years the Tapp’s have gone all out decorating their garage as a haunting. Their effort helps gives Manley that touch of community so desired in a small town. Thank you to Phillip and Jodi for adding to the spirit of Halloween in Manley. The Tapps are grateful to all who came to tour the haunted garage!
Public Hearing for New Village Ordinances
November 6th and 14th at 7 PM the Village of Manley Board of Trustees will be holding public hearings regarding changes to the use of the Special Use Permit of commercial property (6th), Reviewing the recommendation by the village Planning Commission to amending the Manley Zoning regulations, Changing the Zoning on “Tax Lot 9, and instilling Ordinance 2024-3, requiring vacant commercial and residential property owners to be put on a registry of vacancy as well as assessed fines every six months for said vacancies.
You May be Missing Out
Jody Shults
A peace has settled in on me, like I have never experienced before. There are a lot of folks out there who need to know Jesus and be saved. That doesn’t mean you are necessarily a bad person, i just means that we all have things in our lives that need to be dealt with- so we can be right with God! The only way to do that is through Jesus.
Don’t worry about going to church right now. You might be thinking, those folks down there at the church wouldn’t accept me anyway- and you are probably right. But it ain’t them folks who are going to save your soul. So it doesn’t really matter what they think about you. All that matters is what Jesus thinks about you. The Bible says He loves you! He loves you enough to have died in your place for all your sins.
Let’s face it, we area ll sinners. We have all blown it, one way or another. Jesus is the only answer to our sin problem. When Jesus was here He chose to hang out with folk like us. Isn’t that amazing?
Jesus, the Holy One, the Creator of the Universe, would want to hang out and run around with a bunch of dirty ol’ fishermen, poor folks, and a lyin’, cheating, tax collector- but he did! he changed their lives.
You might say yea, but you don’t know what I have done. Well, I am tellin’ you, it doesn’t matter what you have done or how many times you have done it. Jesus will still forgive you, taking that load of sin that you have been carrying. He will set you free from whatever “it” is that has been keepin’ you down. He will loft you up out of your pit and set you on your feet so you can walk upright with Him.
This is a choice that everyone has to make for themselves. So, if you are tired and ready for a change, do it! Do it now, today!
The Living Nativity 2024
Looking for a fun, inspirational and family-friendly tradition for you, your family, and your friends at Christmastime? Come on out to The 3B Homestead for the 9th annual event called The Living Nativity. It’s located just south of Murdock, NE halfway between Omaha and Lincoln on Highway 1.
The Living Nativity is not a nativity “scene” but a unique and untraditional presentation of the words from Luke 2. Depending on which day you come, guests drive through the homestead, or walk through the grand 1888 barn where they interact with real stable animals. Donkeys, Jacob sheep, goats, cattle, rabbits, poultry, and more each have a distinct story to tell which makes The Word at Christmas meaningful and very fun. Wonderful memories are made at The Living Nativity.
Drive-through the Homestead days: Nov 30, Dec 1, 23, 24 – 11am to 4:40 pm
Walk-through the barn days: December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 – 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Private group days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Dec. Call to schedule a date and time.
For your planning, it takes about 1½ hours to walk through the barn or do the drive through, and no tickets are needed. It’s a free event! Donations are accepted to help cover expenses.
We hope to see you at the farm this Christmas!
Sondra and Mark Buell
7603 298th Street, Murdock, NE 68407
Farm cell phone: 402-867-1802
Venmo: @ThreeB-Homestead
The Lofte Theatre
Veteran’s Day Concert
We at the Lofte would like to take a moment and thank our veterans for their service. As such we are honoring our veterans with a concert and mobile military museum, in 2 weeks, November 10th. The concert will start at 2:30 pm, admission is free, and veterans receive a free popcorn!
Join us in honoring our country’s heroes with this free concert event. Bring the whole family to this patriotic performance by the Southeast Nebraska Community Band as we thank all who have served.
A Mobile Military Museum will be set up in the Lobby for patrons to tour before and after the performance.
Mark your calendars and share with your friends by RSVPing to our event:
Club 50: become a member today!
Did you know that by being a member of Club 50 you get all kinds of goodies from the Lofte for FREE? It’s true! Free popcorn 
at every show, free pop 
at every show, a free treat EXCLUSIVE for Club 50 members 
at every show! Plus the longer you’re a member the more free stuff you get including tickets 
, drinks
, reserved seating
, your name on one of the seats in the theatre
, and even entry to our 50th-anniversary gala
! Want to know more about free stuff? Keep reading…
The goal of Club 50 is to raise enough money to pay off 50% of our mortgage by our 50th season. To accomplish this goal we are asking patrons to donate $50 per month through the end of our 50th season in 2026. Ideally, we’d have at least 390 members – one for each of the seats in the Lofte Theatre!
Club 50 members can join today by donating $50, but if they want to receive the full possible benefits, you’ll want to donate $83.50 a month to have donated enough in time to receive the 2 free tickets to the gala! Not interested in long-term donating? No problem! You can instead donate $600 a year for 5 years, or a one-time minimum donation of at least $3,000 to qualify (please note that if a one-time donation is made, additional donations of at least $50 must be made every year to maintain your Club 50 membership).
Want to sign up? Visit https://www.lofte.org/club-50 to read all of the official information and to Join Club 50 with a recurring donation. Interested in a one-time lump sum donation? Contact the box office at 402-234-2553 or send an email to office@lofte.org, and someone will help you get your membership set up.
Thank you for your contribution and for supporting The Lofte’s continuous efforts to Bring the Arts to Rural Nebraska – and welcome to Club 50!
Political
Make sure to get out and vote November 5, 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. Register to vote today!
Now Hiring
Village of Manley: Maintenance Technician needed. Email clerk@manleyne.com or call Denise at 402.677.2587
Village of Manley: Snow Removal Technician needed. Email clerk@manleyne.com or call Denise at 402.677.2587
Cass County Businesses
3B Homestead
Mark and Sondra Buell
402.867.1802
7603 298th St, Murdock, NE
3BHomestead@gmail.com
A&F Welding Services
Custom welding and fabrication
Luke and Taylor Johnson
402.515.8387
afweldingservices@gmail.com
Dayspring Academy
Childcare and Preschool enrolling now! Call or email for more info.
Shelly Smith
402.949.0399
17040 Hwy 1 Manley, NE 68403
Doc’s Choice Pet Food
Doc’s Choice Pet Food Nebraska made dog food for your beloved pup!
402.259.2024
106 E Nebraska St.
Dunbar, NE 68346
Monday-Friday: 9 am-4 pm
Elderberry Nectar of Nebraska, LLC
Birth/ Postpartum/Bereavement Doula services, Wellness products, Placenta Encapsulation, Freeze Dried foods
Jo Knutzen
402.315.028
Manley, NE
Jennifer Sargent Photography
Branding, Couples, Fine Art, Headshots, Maternity, Milk Bath Portraits, Seniors
402.267.9626
103 N Randolph St.
Weeping Water, NE
jsargephotography@gmail.com
Scatter Joy Acres
Animal Assisted Therapy
4107 Waverly Rd
Murray, NE
402.709.9401
Monday-Friday: 10 am-4 pm
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