SCHOOL'S OUT!
School's out and kids will be riding their bikes and playing, so please
be careful and observe speed limits.
Twenty-five mph is still the speed limit in most residential areas, so please
remember to drive accordingly.
Miss Murray/Beaver Lake
Sponsored by Murray/Beaver Lake Lions
Miss Murray/Beaver Lake will be selected to represent Murray/Beaver Lake
and to represent Murray/Beaver Lake in the Miss Cass County Queen Contest.
Qualifications:
Must be between the ages of 17 and 21 as of July 1, 2011
Must reside in the Murray /Beaver Lake area or the surrounding rural area.
Must be graduated from high school by the 2010-11 school year.
Each contestant is required to write an essay on why she would like to be
Miss Murray/Beaver Lake and what it would mean to her. In addition she must
furnish a resume of her background and activities. The resume should emphasize
important awards, activities and community service, and future plans. Include the
names of parents, their address, and your address if different than the parents,
and a phone number and e-mail if available. Send two wallet sized photos along
with the above information to:
Karen Waters
909 Beaver Lake Blvd
Plattsmouth, NE, 68048
Entry must be received by May 30,2011
Miss Murray will be presented with a scholarship of $200 from the Murray/
Beaver Lake Lions on July 4th at the Murray 4th of July Celebration.
Miss Murray must be available on the following dates:
July 4th – Murray Fourth of July Celebration for the Parade (about 5:00 line up
at the elementary school)
July 4th- Crowning of Miss Murray/Beaver Lake . Young Park before the fireworks
about 8:30. It is important that you be here for the crowning.
August Wed. Aug. 10 - Cass County Queen Contest –Luncheon and that night for
the pageant.
August- Cass County Fair Parade. Sat. Aug. 13, 4-5:45 Parade lineup, 6:00 parade
For Questions, contact Karen Waters at 235-2708 or e-mail pw84109@windstream.net
RECYCLE SCHEDULES for MURRAY, NEHAWKA & BEAVER LAKE
The CASS COUNTY GOING GREEN recycle trailer will be located on these dates
in the following locations:
May 21 - 27, Beaver Lake
June 4 - 10, Murray (Fire Dept parking lot)
June 11 - 17, Nehawka
June 11 - 17, Beaver Lake
June 25 - July 1, Murray (Fire Dept parking lot)
July 2 - 8, Beaver Lake
July 9 - 15, Nehawka
July 16 - 22, Murray
July 23 - 29, Beaver Lake
July 30 - Aug. 5, Nehawka
(Murray will also continue to have the recycle bin located behind Town Hall every day,
although this is for Murray residents only.)
Cass County Fair 2011 - Schedule is published.
Click on the link below to check it out.
Drowning is Quick and Quiet, So Keep Your Eyes on Your Kids around Water
Drowning deaths increase up to 89% in the summer months. It’s a warm summer
day and you’re at the beach, pool, or just simply near water with your kids. Your cell
phone rings and you answer it, shifting your focus from your kids to the conversation.
Good idea? Not at all, according to Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass, and it could even be deadly.
Children can get into trouble in a matter of seconds when around water. Safe Kids
Sarpy/Cass recommends that parents actively supervise – with their eyes on their
kids at all times. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death for
children ages 1-14. Overall,approximately 750 children ages 14 and under die each
year due to unintentional drownings,and on average, there are an estimated 5,016
injuries to children after near-drowning incidents each year. “The most important pre-
caution for parents is active supervision. Simply being near your child is not necessarily
supervising. Kids drown quickly and quietly,” said Jane Husz, coordinator of Safe Kids
Sarpy/Cass. “A drowning child cannot cry or shout for help. It is important to remember
that simple steps save lives – supervise children when they are in or near water, learn
water safety skills like swimming and CPR and for home pools and spas, use barriers
and anti-entrapment devices.”
To help keep kids safe this pool season, Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass recommends these
precautions:
•Always actively supervise children in and around water. Don’t leave, even for a moment.
Stay where you can see, hear and reach kids in water. Avoid talking or texting on the
phone, preparing a meal, reading and other distractions.
•If you have a pool or spa, or if your child visits a home that has a pool or spa, it
should be surrounded on all four sides by a fence at least four feet high with self-closing
and self-latching gates that lock. Studies estimate that this type of isolation fencing
could prevent 50 to 90 percent of child drowning in residential pools.
•Teach children about the dangers of swimming around drains. Children should not
swimor play near any drain or suction outlet.
•Make sure all pools and spas have compliant anti-entrapment drain covers and
back up devices to ensure safer places for children to swim.
•Know how to swim and enroll your kids in swimming lessons. Swimming lessons
will not make your child immune to drowning, but it is an important skill for both
adults and children to learn. You can learn more about learning to swim at the Sarpy Community YMCA
(402-339-9861).
•Don’t leave toys in or near the pool, where they could attract unsupervised kids.
For extra protection, consider a pool alarm and alarms on the doors, windows and
gates leading to the pool.
•Don’t rely on inflatable swimming toys such as “water wings” and noodles; these
toys should never be used in place of U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets. If your
child can’t swim, stay within an arm’s reach.
•Learn infant and child CPR. In less than two hours, you can learn effective interventions
that can give a fighting chance to a child whose breathing and heartbeat have stopped.
•Learn how to use rescue equipment.
•Keep rescue equipment, a phone and emergency numbers nearby in case there is
an emergency. Even a near-drowning incident can have lifelong consequences. Kids
who survive a near-drowning may have brain damage, and after four to six minutes
under water – the damage is usually irreversible. Although 90 percent of parents say
they supervise their children while swimming, many acknowledge that they engage in
other distracting activities at the same time – talking, eating, reading or taking care of
another child.“ A supervised child is in sight at all times with your undivided attention
focused on the child,” said Jane Husz. When there are children in or near the water,
adults should take turns serving as the designated “Water Watcher,” paying undivided
attention.
For more information about drowning and water safety, call Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass at
402-339-4334 or visit www.safekids.org. Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass works to prevent
unintentional childhood injury, the leading cause of death and disability to children
ages 1 to 14.
Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass was founded in 2006 and is lead by the Sarpy/Cass Dept of
Health and Wellness and is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of
organizations dedicated to preventing unintentional injury.
www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org
Celebrate World Blood Donor Day by Giving Blood
June 14, 2011 is World Blood Donor Day – a day set aside to celebrate
those who donate blood to help save lives without expecting anything in
return. It is also a day to raise awareness about how a safe and stable
supply of blood products is vital for hospitals and patients.
This year, World Blood Donor Day is focused on the need for more people
all over the world to help save lives by volunteering to donate blood regularly.
The slogan “More blood. More life.” was chosen to reinforce the important
contribution that people everywhere can make by donating blood.
The American Red Cross reminds people that a safe and secure supply of
blood products are universal necessities. Blood can be used for trauma
victims, surgery and transplant patients, premature babies, when there are
complications during childbirth, and for patients receiving treatment for
cancer or other diseases.
For more information about World Blood Donor Day, visit wbdd.org.
How to Donate Blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit
redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.
All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A
blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification
are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with
parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are
generally in good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school
students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet
certain height and weight requirements.
About the American Red Cross
Governed by volunteers and supported by giving individuals and communities,
the American Red Cross is the single largest supplier of blood products to
hospitals throughout the United States. While local hospital needs are always
met first, the Red Cross also helps ensure no patient goes without blood no
matter where or when they need it. In addition to providing nearly half of the
nation’s blood supply, the Red Cross provides relief to victims of disaster,
trains millions in lifesaving skills, serves as a communication link between
U.S. military members and their families, and assists victims of international
disasters or conflicts.
Blood Donation Opportunities June 1-15, 2011
CASS COUNTY
6/2/11 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm Community Building South 4th St Eagle
6/9/11 1:00 pm- 6:30 pm Town Hall 643 House St Avoca
6/14/11 11:00 am- 4:00 pm Nebraska Masonic Home 1300 Ave D Plattsmouth
OTOE COUNTY
6/7/11 11:15 am- 5:15 pm Luther Memorial Lutheran Church 1162 Mohawk Syracuse
6/9/11 9:00 am- 2:00 pm OPPD Coal Plant 7264 L Road Nebraska City
FROM SENATOR PANKONIN
Successful Outcomes in Challenging Financial Times
May 20, 2011, Lincoln—This year a national recession and a sluggish
economic recovery had almost every state confronting significant budget
shortfalls. Declining tax revenue and dwindling federal stimulus money
created many challenges for governors and legislatures about which
state services to reduce or eliminate. Most states, including Nebraska,
are required to balance their budgets. As tough as things have been
here in Nebraska, we are still much better off than many other states.
This, I believe, is in part due to the fact that our Constitution requires
us to have both a balanced budget and a state savings account, also
known as the Cash Reserve Fund.
On May 11th the legislature sent a package of budget bills to Governor
Heineman for his approval. He signed and returned the bills without any
vetoes. The approved budget appropriates $7.1 billion in state general
funds for the next two years. Spending will increase 2.6 percent per year;
well below the 20 year average increase of 4.1 percent. The budget is
$17 million less that the budget for fiscal years 2008-09. The budget
closes what had been projected as almost a billion dollar shortfall with
no tax increases.
Based on increased revenue receipts during the last few months, the
Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board increased the revenue
outlook for the state significantly. The budget created and passed by the
legislature responded to this news by using only $22 million of the Cash
Reserve Fund, instead of the originally planned $256 million. At the time
of the April forecast, the Appropriations Committee had already finalized
its budget proposal, and the legislature had made significant cuts to K-12
school funding, eliminated aid to cities and counties and reduced child
care provider rates. By taking a conservative approach to the positive
budget outlook news, the legislature is in a good position to reevaluate
the budget next year, if the economic climate in Nebraska continues to
improve.
Last month I mentioned my third effort, while in the legislature, to sponsor
funding for the Heritage Nebraska Main Street Program. This year the need
was the most urgent, because the Department of Economic Development
(DED) and the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee both deleted the
Program’s funding from their budget proposals. At the public hearing in
February, Committee members were reminded of Nebraska’s long standing
commitment to this Program, of Main Street projects in their own legislative
districts and the fact that $16.42 is re-invested in a community for every
dollar spent to operate a local program. I am pleased to report that the new
biennial budget does include funding for the Heritage Nebraska Main Street
Program. In addition, the program’s funding was moved from DED to the
Nebraska Arts Council. This change in affiliation will hopefully result in more
stable funding for the Program, as well as opportunities for new creative
ideas and partnerships in the future.
LB 84, this year’s innovative roads funding bill, has been passed by the legis-
lature and signed into law by the governor. I worked closely with the bill’s sponsor
Senator Deb Fischer to advance the bill from the Revenue Committee and to
make it clear to our colleagues during floor debate how important this initiative
is to our state. LB 84 had strong support and should provide increased roads
funding well into the future. A one-fourth cent portion of existing sales tax will be
diverted to a newly created State Highway Capital Improvement Fund. The bill
will provide approximately $70 million per year for road funding. Cities and
counties will receive 15 percent of the sales tax revenue for local road projects,
and 25 percent will be designated for expressways. The remaining amount will
be used for high priority state road projects. Expressway and high priority road
projects funding can potentially help District 2. Roads are a responsibility of
government, and the legislature has made the commitment to fund this core
governmental duty.
I appreciate the opportunity you have given me to represent District 2 in the
Nebraska Legislature.
We welcome your contacts by mail, phone or email.
Senator Dave Pankonin
State Capitol
PO Box 94604
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-2613
CASS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
646 Main Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
Phone: 402-296-4770
E-mail: ccohsm@windstream.net
website: www.nebraskamuseums.org/casscountymuseum.htm
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Book Discussion: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Leader: Kirsten Wood
At Cass County Historical Society in Plattsmouth
In conjunction with the Big Read, Kirsten Wood of Plattsmouth Public Library,
will lead a book discussion of this year's book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,
by Mark Twain. Copies of the readers' guide are available at the Museum
and the Library is giving away copies of Tom Sawyer, if you need a copy.
ART CHICKS' PAINTING PARTIES
Art Chicks is adding FREE painting parties throughout the summer!
Stop in, bring your supplies and paint. Acrylics, oils-whatever. Bring
snacks or drinks or just show up! No stress. No fuss.
May 31 Tuesday 5:30 -8
June 4 Saturday 2-4:30
June 9 Thursday 5:30 -8
June 18 Saturday 1-4
June 23 Thursday 5:30 -8
July 7 Thursday5:30 -8
July 12 Tuesday 5:30 -8
July 19 Tuesday 5:30 -8
July 26 Tuesday 5:30 -8
August 1 Monday 5:30 -8
August 9 Tuesday 5:30 -8
August 20 Saturday 1-4
August 30 Tuesday 5:30 -8
Art Chicks is also looking for great artists and whimsical crafters!
We take consignment art and unique gifts so give us a call and we
can give you the scoop. We love to feature our amazing local talent.
Call Jeanne at 234-2669.
Art Chicks is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for lunch at
11:30 and 1:00 with reservations. Book your special occassion any
day and time for weddings, showers, parties, clubs and meetings.
Fiddling Championship and Acoustic Band Contest
Mark your calendars for Homestead National Monument of America’s
Monumental Fiddling Championship and Acoustic Band Contest on Saturday,
May 28, 2011.
This day of rousing music and fun-filled competition will take place at the
Homestead Education Center in Beatrice. There is a total of $1000 in prize
money thanks to the Leigh F. Coffin, Jane M. Coffin, and Leigh M. Coffin Foundation.
New this year, first place winners will be able to choose either prize money or a new
fiddle. There will also be a drawing for a free fiddle. There is no registration or
admission fee for the Monumental Fiddling Championship and Acoustic Band Contest.
Registration begins at 10 a.m. along with a free fiddling workshop offered by
Deborah Greenblatt. This year, Deborah will be showing off her latest acquisition,
the nyckelharpa, which is the traditional keyed fiddle of Sweden.
Competition starts at 2 p.m. Participants will be divided into Junior (less than five
years experience) and Senior Divisions. Participants will be asked to play a hoedown,
waltz and tune of choice. All music should be from the homesteading era of 1862 to
when Homestead National Monument of America was created in 1936. First place
winners in each category will receive a trophy and be able to choose either prize
money or a new fiddle. Second and third place winners will receive a trophy and a
cash prize. An evening concert of winners will follow the competition beginning at 7 p.m.
For information about the workshop and contest, contact debby@greenblattandseay.com.
For information on the Monument’s programs or activities, please call (402) 223-3514
or visit www.nps.gov/home.
Platte River State Park's
Walter Scott Lodge Restaurant Opening this Weekend!
Opening for the season: Saturday, May 28 – Monday, May 30
Daily beginning: Saturday, June 4th – Sunday, August 21st
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Breakfast Buffet
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Lunch (Off Menu)
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Breakfast Buffet
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Buffet Only
Saturday, Sunday & Monday Breakfast Buffet Serving 8 AM 10:30 PM
Full Breakfast Buffet - Adults - $8.75 Children 10 & Under: $5.25
Sunday, May 29th Buffet Menu for Lunch Serving from 11AM – 2 PM
Fried Chicken
Roast Beef
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Vegetable
Dinner Roll
ELMWOOD'S 125th BDAY is THIS SATURDAY, MAY 28TH!
COME HELP US CELEBRATE!
OTOE COUNTY GENEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
The Otoe County Genealogical Society will hold its Quarterly Genealogy
Workshop on June 9th at 7:00pm at the Unadilla Community Library at
770 'G' Street in Unadilla, Nebraska. Guests are invited to attend so they
can receive assistance in finding their missing ancestors by accessing
the subscription websites of Ancestry.com and Footnote.com in the library’s
media center. For more information, please contact the society at
cwolbert@neb.rr.com.
"SAC Federal Credit Union" Team with the Cass County Relay has a
fundraiser going on now and until they are sold out. They are offering
bracelets for a minimum $2 donation to the Relay. The bracelets are
silicone purple with grey swirls and white lettering that says
"CU Crush Cancer".
Stop in to 219 South 23rd Street Plattsmouth, Ne.(next to Pamida) to
purchase!
BE SURE TO VISIT the TRAVELING VIETNAM VETERANS WALL and MEMORIAL
MAY 29 - JUNE 5, 2011
MEMORIAL PARK,
OMAHA, NE
SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLE CAMP REGISTRATION is OPEN NOW
Registration is now open for the 2011 Schoolhouse Fiddle Camps, in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse,
in Avoca, Nebraska.
Deborah Greenblatt, championship fiddler, author of many fiddle collections, will help the campers
get in touch with their inner fiddler. The course of study during the Schoolhouse Fiddle Camps will
be designed specifically for the individual campers who sign up.
Fiddle Camp for Beginners is Monday, June 13 - Friday, June 17. This 5 day camp includes some
of the basics and fun of fiddling, such as performing in public, practice techniques, reading music,
playing y ear, and jamming. Fiddling styles include bluegrass, Cajun, Irish, Klezmer, old-time, and
newly composed tunes by the campers. Movement and singing are included in the experience.
Fiddle Camp for Intermediate/Advanced Fiddlers is Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15. Campers
will discuss picking tunes for contests, performing in public, practice techniques, reading music,
playing by ear, playing for dancers, back-up fiddling, arranging twin fiddle pieces , and jamming.
Many fiddling styles will be represented, including original compositions by the campers.
Campers can sign up for all 5 days, or just 2 days, or just one day of Intermediate camp.
Monday & Tuesday is for reading fiddlers/violinists who want to read more tunes. This mini-camp
is perfect for fiddlers who want to improve their music reading skills, and for classically trained
violinists, violists, and cellists who are interested in various fiddling styles. Using sheet music in
standard notation, these campers will get to improve their sight reading, and experience the fun
of playing fiddle tunes at the same time! Fiddling styles included in the sessions will be tailored
to the interest of the campers who register.
Wednesday & Thursday is for fiddlers/violinists who want to learn tunes by ear. This mini-camp
is designed to jump-start your ability to pick up tunes quickly by ear, and to make them stick!
Tunes used will reflect various styles, meters, tempos, and difficulty levels.
Friday is for fiddlers who “just wanna have fun”. This mini camp includes jamming, modulating,
singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, improvising, and playing fiddle related instruments.
Each day is scheduled from 9 AM - 1 PM. Registration is available on line at
www.greenblattandseay.com.
For more information, contact Deborah Greenblatt at debby@greenblattandseay.com.
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