Manley News
April 2025, Vol. 3, Ed. 4
Editor-in-Chief: Madison E. M. Garey
From the Editor
Madison E.M. Garey
April showers bring may flowers. What do may flowers bring? June Bugs!
It finally feels like spring has arrived!I am grateful for the warmer weather and look forward to starting potatoes and onions on Good Friday. Things seem to really ramp up in the warmer months. With kids practices, volunteering in the community and at church, and coaching soccer, April will have no days off for the Garey family. The best way I have found is to manage one day at a time. After all, we really only have today.
I find it easy to slip into a depressed state when things feel overwhelming and making a gratitude list each day helps. This is something that my AA sponsor suggested I do. I am currently working on the 4th step of 12 in the program. This is the point where I have to define my character flaws. Looking that deep into one’s self is hard work. Brutal honesty is the only way to get through it. The next part is even harder.
Having to tell of these darknesses to another person is intimidating. What if they just judge me? What if they tell my secrets that I have held so closely for decades? The truth is, it is freeing to let it all go. It is one thing to confess your sin to God, but to another person gives us a different perspective. I have realized I am not the only person with a past. Most of all, there is nothing I have done that cannot be forgiven, if not by the person wronged, but by God. For that I am thankful. If you struggle to quit drinking, consider going to AA. It might be scary at first, but if you work the steps you can and will grow as a person. We are not made to do this life alone. Reach out!
Monthly Reminders
1st Monday Monthly: Manley Volunteer Fire Department Meeting, 7PM, Fire Hall
2nd Thursday Monthly: Board Meeting 7PM, Community Center
3rd Monday Monthly: Pillage the Village Committee meeting, 6:30 PM, Community Center
3rd Thursday Monthly: Cass County GOP Meeting, 7PM, Cass County Extension office
20th Monthly: Final day to submit water bill
No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; And every tongue that accuses you in judgement you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their vindication is from Me,” declares the Lord.
Isaiah 54:17
(NASB 1995)
Around the Village
Madison E. M. Garey
Planning Commission Meeting
On April 9, 2025 the Planning Commission is holding a Public Hearing to discuss a recommendation for the application of Special Use Permit; Single Family dwelling, under C-1 General Commercial District Zoning: Village lots 3 & 4 Blk 3, the property formally the village bar. All residents are encourage to come. View the public announcement in the Omaha World Herald here.
Severe Weather
Madison E. M. Garey
Living in Nebraska, citizens have experienced their fair share of sever weather. As we head into this storm season it is crucial to be prepared. The first and most important part of preparation is to be informed. Follow your local weather through the National Weather Service of Omaha. In addition to being in the know, make sure to have a well stocked emergency kit ready. Kits should contain water, non-perishable food, batteries and flashlights, first aid supplies, prescription medication, pet needs, blankets, and a battery powered radio.
Another key to being prepared is being aware of local risks when it comes to severe weather. Nebraska can be victim to tornados, severe thunderstorms and flooding. Make sure your family is prepared for these events by having a designed area prepared in the lower level of your home in case of a tornado and practice what to do in case of an emergency. Know where to go and what to do if you get separated. Make sure to practice drills in your home.
If possible prepare your home for severe weather: install storm doors, reinforced windows and tidy any loose outdoor objects before a pending storm. When storm alerts are given make sure to go indoors. Stay away from windows and avoid using electrical appliances. Keep these steps in mind to stay safe and protect your loved ones. Stay safe!
Celebrate Easter 2025 with 3B Homestead
You are invited to The 3B Homestead for “Celebrate Easter 2025.” Interaction with sweet springtime animals, farm items, and hands on activities will help share the Real Reason we Celebrate Easter!
Dates: April 12-13, 2-5 p.m.
Cost: FREE!! (Donations accepted)
Pillage the Village
The date for Pillage the Village has been set for Saturday, August 16, 2025. Many of the reliable events will be held: pancake feed, car show, craft fair, kids coloring/cupcake decorating, mini garden making, garage sales and smoked ribs. Newer activities include a lego building contest, face painting and a cornhole tournament.
If you are interested in volunteering for Pillage the Village email ptvmanley@gmail.com or contact the village office for more information.
The Lofte Theatre
Our Town
by Thornton Wilder
May 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, & 11
Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.
More about Our Town: Described as the greatest American play ever written, this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of life in the small village of Grover’s Corners has become an American classic and is Thornton Wilder’s most renowned play. The story follows the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually, in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre, die. Our Town is a play that shares the idea that we live life without really appreciating what it has to offer.
Visit the Facebook event here!
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!
Now Hiring
Village of Manley: Maintenance 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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