What I Like About Living in Union . . .

You never know what suprising sights you will see when looking out your window!  Thank you to the beautiful horses Abby and Dakota for making our day!

Union Leadership Challenge

Union has been selected to participate in the Nebraska Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Leadership Development Challenge offered through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.  The NCIP is providing a free curriculum to help Union build on their current leadership and volunteerism levels, as well as complete one or more capstone projects that will be submitted to the DED for potential implementation and funding.

Union is very lucky to have been selected for this program, as only two other Nebraska communities were chosen.  There will be a kick-off meeting early 2010 where a DED representative will present an overview of the curriculum and answer any questions.  Many members of the community are needed to make this program successful, including a broad age range of community members as well as community members that may have not been involved in the past.  Please contact Mindy Chipman at 890-8287 to participate and for more information!

Village Snow Removal

The Village of Union is currently accepting bids for snow removal for the 2010 season.  Areas to maintain:  hard surfaced residential streets, 3 gravel alleyways, Volunteer Fire and Rescue lot, and parking areas on both sides of Main Street.  Basic requirement is to respond to 4 inch snowfal within a reasonable timeframe.  Union is accepting bids until December 29th, please send prepared bids to:  The Village of Union, P.O. Box 127, Union, NE  68455.  To request more information call 263-2865 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Village Maintenance Position Opening

The Village of Union is looking for a part-time town maintenance person to be paid hourly.  For more information, contact chairman Terry McClane at 263-4625.

Union's Stray Cat Population

On Wednesday, December 30th, 5 to 7 stray cats from Union will be brought to Hearts United for Animals to be spayed/neutered and vacinated.  This is to help the spread of contagious disease that is plaguing Union's cats, as well as to control the stray population.  Please contact Mindy at 890-8287 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would adopt a cat healthy vacinated, sterilized cat!

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Union's Christmas Programs

Both the Union First Baptist Church and Union United Methodist Church had successful Christmas programs.  The Union UMC had special guests and the children perform Christmas music and the FBC had a wonderful children's Christmas play.  Thank you to all that paticipated and attended (especially those who made the treats)!

"Acting Up in Class" is Okay at the Lofte

At the Lofte Community Theatre in Manley, acting up in class is not only accepted, but strongly encouraged.  Back by popular demand, the Lofte is gathering its most talented artists in a classroom environment to teach and prepare young actors and actresses.  Four separate classroom sessions will cover Acting Basics, Intro to Dance, Vocal Audition and Stage Combat.

This one-day theater workshop will take place on Saturday, January 23 from 10am to 2:30pm.  Enrollment is open to young people ages 10-18 at any level of experience.  Space for this event is limited and slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.  Classes will run from 10am-2:30pm on Saturday, January 23rd.  Participants should plan on arriving fifteen minutes early for check-in.

Tuition for the one-day workshop is $50 per student and includes a box lunch.  Each student will also receive a graduation gift.  Questions may be directed to Anne Pope at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  To obtain a registration sheet, please call the Lofte box office at (402)234-2553 or download it at  www.Lofte.com.

Have Safe and Happy New Year Celebrations!

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