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Happily we bask in this warm September sun, which illuminates all creatures.

Henry David Thoreau
1817~1862
American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher

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If you travel Hwy 75 (north or south) passing by or using the Hwy 75/Hwy 1/Murray Rd intersection, even before the current construction, you know that it is a very dangerous intersection. The current “proposed turnaround” to avoid some left/right turns will not make it more safe. What is absolutely needed at this intersection is a permanent stoplight. The state continues to say they cannot place a stoplight there; however, if enough people email them, I believe it will cause them to “change their minds.”

If you agree that a permanent stoplight is vital for safety of the lives of drivers of all ages who use this intersection, please send an email to the four email addresses shown. These are the people who need to receive the email and represent different but valid reasons to receive it. You should address the content from your personal point of view. For example, as a parent who drives their child to school in Murray, how often you use the intersection and why you believe it is dangerous w/o a stoplight; as a farmer who drives a semi through this intersection, why you think it is dangerous; as a high school-age driver, a senior citizen, and so on.  No matter the ages, it's still a dangerous intersection for all who travel there.

TAlso, watch for an upcoming public meeting at Murray Christian Church on Oct 13 on this also and ATTEND any such meetings. People, speak out. Let your voice be heard.

Use these email addresses for your comments on Hwy 75/Hwy 1 intersection comments: 

jesse.ferguson@mail.house.gov

hudson@mikefloodfornebraska.com

tim.weander@nebraska.gov

 rclements@leg.ne.gov

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ATTENTION, BLACK HILLS ENERGY CUSTOMERS

You recently may have received notice about Black Hills Energy Company's Annual Price Option Plan for next year.  You can lock in a rate on natural gas for an entire year.  Go to www.annualpriceoption.com, enter your zip code and account numberfor more details.

Only the first 12,000 customers to register will be enrolled.  Sign-up is in full swing NOW until October 7th.

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St. John the Baptist Catholic School (Pre-K -8) in Plattsmouth is searching for a full-time first grade para-professional.

The Resource Para will assist the first grade classroom teacher and other support personnel with instruction. The Para also helps monitor student progress and performance by collecting data and maintaining records.

All applicants must agree to a background check and complete online Safe Environmemt Training.

Read a full job description, and apply online here: https://stjbcatholic.com/join-our-team/

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HEAR YE! HEAR YE!

The Union, NE American Legion Auxiliary Hall, 104 W Main St, is available for rental!
Reasonable rates for 4-8 hours
Full kitchen, carpeted dining hall, and all utilities.  

Easy to locate on Main Street.

Individuals have rented it for birthday parties,
showers, anniversaries, and funeral dinners.

For more information, or to reserve the Hall, call
Nancy Crook 402-263-2035.
(This is a landline with an answering machine, so leave a voice message, do not try to text.)

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 Conestoga High School's Convenience Corner is collecting foods for easy meals needed throughout the summer break, such as mac and cheese, Ramen noodles, etc.

You may drop off donations on Wednesday, Thursday or Fridays, between 10 am and 2 pm at Murray Christian Church, 304 W Young Street. Contact the church office, 402-235-2527 or send email to church2527@windstream.net for more information.

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T.E.A.M. TOBACCO EDUCATION ADVOCACY of the MIDLANDS

We are thrilled to announce our 2022 educational line-up!

Each month our coalition will focus on educating the community about a specific tobacco issue through our listserv, social media, and advertising. Additionally, at each monthly meeting a national or local speaker will educate our members & guests on the topic. We are currently meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month from 11:30-12:30 via zoom.

Please invite a colleague or friend!

Register HERE.

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NATIONAL BLOOD CRISIS!
Worst Blood Shortage in Over a Decade!

The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. Doctors have been forced to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available. Blood and platelet donations are critically needed to help prevent further delays in vital medical treatments. Please schedule your blood donation today.

Local Volunteers and Blood Donors Needed 

To Schedule Your Upcoming Blood Drive Donation, click HERE or call 1-800­-RED CROSS (1-800­-733-2767):

MON, SEPT 26
VFW Post 2543
510 1st Ave
Plattsmouth, NE

11:30 am - 5:30 pm

WED, SEPT 28
Nebraska Masonic Home
1300 Ave D
Plattsmouth, NE

10 am - 4 pm

WED, OCT 5
Plattsmouth High School
1916 E Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE

8 am - 2 pm

WED, NOV 2
Louisville High School
202 W 3rd St
Louisville, NE

10 am - 4 pm

TUE, NOV 8
Weeping Water High School
204 W O Street
Weeping Water, NE

Noon - 6 pm

About blood donation

To donate blood, individuals need to bring a blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification that are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.

Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by completing a RapidPass®. With RapidPass®, donors complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of donation, from a mobile device or computer. To complete a RapidPass®, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

In most cases, those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine can donate. However, knowing the name of the manufacturer of the vaccine they received is important in determining donation eligibility

Blood drive safety

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including face masks for donors and staff, regardless of vaccination status – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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All children need a secure place to learn and grow. The ideal place should be in their own home, however many kids are not that fortunate.

In times of neglect or abuse, a child must sometimes be removed from their home at a moment's noticed and placed in a warm, safe place. Kids of all ages, from birth through high school, sometimes need the help of the Child Saving Institute.

CSI helps foster parents and biological families learn the skills they need for a safe, well-cared-for, and loving family life.During this unsettling time of covid-19, the Murray Christian Church is collecting essential cleaning items for the Child Saving Institute.

If you would like to donate, here are some things they could use:Pine Sol, Lysol Disinfectant Spray, sanitizing wipes, latex and powder-free disposable gloves, (L & XL), and hand sanitizer.

Please bring items to Murray Christian Church, 304 W Young St, Murray, NE on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays, between the hours of 10 - 2:00. You may call the church ahead of time, 402-235-2527, to be sure someone will be there to assist you.

Thank you for helping to keep these children, (and the CSI staff), healthy and happy!

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The Conestoga Backpack Program continues to furnish food to local families in need. The program serves the Murray, Nehawka, Union and Beaver Lake areas in southeast Nebraska, and will not turn anyone away.

Just by adding a few of the items listed below to your shopping list and picking them up, you'll be helping someone in a big way. Keep in mind that some of the children are very young and are possibly 'preparing' their own meals, so easy-to-open containers are a good option for little hands.

Also needed are hygienic supplies, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, cotton swabs, tissues and toilet paper.

To make a monetary donation instead, a check made payable to 'CONESTOGA BACKPACK PROGRAM' may be mailed or deposited at Cornerstone Bank, 102 W Main St, Murray, NE 68409. 100% of all monies collected is used for food and hygienic supplies for the families.

To have the items picked up, call Jill at 402-660-3543 to make arrangements. As another alternative, you may drop them off at Cornerstone Bank in Murray or at their Beaver Lake location.

Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

KEEP READING about EVENTS in our NEIGHBORING TOWNS

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Elmwood Library Hours

Monday: 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Easy Library Links

Online Card Catalog https://elmwoodpubliclibrary.follettdestiny.com/

Libby Library App https://help.libbyapp.com/index.htm

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Save the date!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

8 AM – 3 PM

OVWC Show and Shine 2022
Main Street, Louisville, Nebraska

http://www.omahavwclub.com/event/show-shine-2022/

Registration 8:00am – 11:00am
Judging 11:00am – 1:00pm
Awards around 3:00pm

Restaurants and shops will be open.

Camping nearby at Louisville State Park. The club will reserve a few campsites (will update once they are reserved), or you can go through outdoornebraska.gov and reserve nearby spots. Camping and cabins also available nearby at Platte River State Park. Closest hotels are in Gretna, NE (about a 15-20 min drive to Louisville).

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 AT 8 AM – 11 AM

Omaha Volkswagen Club Show and Shine

Pancake Breakfast
(Sponsored by LVFD Auxiliary)
122 Main St, Louisville, NE

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SEP 17 AT 9 AM – SEP 18 AT 6 PM

AppleJack Weekend #1

Join us for the first of two AppleJack Festival Weekends! Where better to experience the fruits of the orchard than at Arbor Day Farm?! Savor seasonal tastes and activities, including:

+ U-pick Apples
+ Caramel Apples & Fresh Apple Pie
+ Apple Donuts
+ Apple Cider
+ Wine Tasting & Hard Cider Tasting
+ Sunset Orchard Wine Tastings
+ Love, the Locals Makers Market

Plus enjoy lunch at a food truck or grab barbecue from Porters, experience time in the trees at the Tree Adventure, and take a stroll through history at Arbor Lodge. AppleJack activities take place throughout Nebraska City and include a parade downtown on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. Learn more about activities happening throughout Nebraska City here: https://nebraskacity.com/festival/apple-jack-festival/

There's so much to see and do, you might as well make it a weekend with an overnight stay at Lied Lodge. Call 402-873-8733 or book now online: https://reservations.arbordayfarm.org/ll/

For your convenience, the Tree Adventure and Arbor Lodge Mansion will require tickets for admission. We encourage you to purchase tickets in advance online. Space will be limited. We cannot guarantee entrance to these attractions/activities without a pre-purchased ticket. Arbor Day Farm attractions are open Tuesday through Sunday only. 

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CALL FOR VENDORS! | Flea Market on Elm Street | September 24th

Handmade, Vintage, Antiques, Crafters, Artisan Foods, Bath & Body, Home Decor, Clothing, and Plants… all vendors welcome.

Please join us for the Flea Market on Elm Street during the Party On The Rocks fall festival in Weeping Water on September 24th! Party On The Rocks is a fall celebration that will include: flea market, food trucks, cornhole tournament, kids activities and more, topped off with an evening street dance and beer garden.

Booth prices:

Outdoors: Up to 10 ft x 20 ft space $20

Indoors: 10 ft x 10 ft space $30 (Inside Gibson Hall, table and 2 chairs included)

For more information and to register, please call Brooke Gjerde at 402-297-6872 or email brookeg_2010@hotmail.com.

Camping is available at the city campground. Visit https://weepingwater.org/campgrounds for information.

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Dear Avoca Friends, near and far!

The Avoca, NE Town Hall has been a big part of the Village for many years. Without it many people would be at a loss on where to gather for village events and many other occasions.

The last couple of years have been a struggle due to covid cancellations, funds are short. The Hall is in major need of repairs. Board members are working on raising money to help cover the cost of repairs that need to be made.

1. New Roof
2. Masonry work on front of building
3. Replacement of Deck
4. General Maintenance

If you would like to help in our efforts to save the Town Hall we
would very much appreciate any monetary donation towards our goal of
$25,000.

How to donate:
Send check made payable to Avoca Town Hall to:
Nadine Kreifels
515 Tefft
Avoca, NE 68307

THANK YOU!

Send Message on FaceBook if you have questions: https://www.facebook.com/Avoca-Nebraska-503016386474287

Sincerely,
AVOCA TOWN HALL BOARD

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CLICK HERE FOR ART WORKSHOPS in SPRINGFIELD, NE!

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Call  for showtimes, 1-800-480-8797, EXT 211.  For more info, leave us a voice mail at the end of  the message and we'll return your call! 

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