HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!!!
LOTS of "CONGRATULATIONS" GOING OUT this WEEK!!
TO SHANNON KING, MISS MURRAY-BEAVER LAKE 2011
The Murray/ Beaver Lake Lions have selected Shannon King as
Miss Murray/Beaver Lake 2011. Shannon is the daughter of
Ricky and Gretchen King of Beaver Lake and is a 2011 graduate
of Conestoga High School.
Shannon will receive her crown and scholarship on July 3rd before
the Murray 4th of July Fireworks at Young Park in Murray...
and also to EAGLE SCOUT ADAM R. BOHAN
June, 23, 2011.
Shown is Adam Bohan, the newest
Eagle Scout of BSA Murray Troop 471! with his dad, Bill.
Cass County Little League Championship this year!
They finished the regular season 9-0 and
and last, but certainly not least.............
CONGRATULATIONS to John Meeske who is retiring after
43 years of dedication to Murray State Bank.
Officers, staff and many customers would like to
wish him a very happy retirement!
Now you can have even more fun with all your grandkids, John!
The Village Board meeting minutes are now posted.
Go to the 'Village Office' tab above to read the latest.
SUMMER HOURS at CONESTOGA JR-SR HIGH LIBRARY
9 - Noon
Wednesdays:
June 29
July 6 and 13
Check out some books and
READ, READ, READ!!!
MURRAY BASEBALL
Game times, 6pm
PeeWee:
June 30, Thurs., HOME v. Elmwood-Murdock North
July 5, Tues., @ Syracuse #3
July 7, Thurs., @ Syracuse #1
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NEHAWKA 'PONYS' BASEBALL
All games start at 7:30 p.m.
Home Games:
June 28
30
July 7
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Nehawka Angels Jr Legion Baseball
July:
8th home Waterloo Valley JR – 6pm
9th away @ Auburn JR - 1pm
14th – 20th JR District Tournament home @ Nehawka
RECYCLE SCHEDULES for MURRAY, NEHAWKA & BEAVER LAKE
The CASS COUNTY GOING GREEN recycle trailer will be located on these dates
in the following locations:
June 29 - 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.)
The 2011 ACS Relay For Life of Cass County is history now. We couldn't
have asked for a better day and night. The forecast varied, (depending on
the weather person and the station), but regardless we, the Relay Committee, knew that Saturday 6/25/11 was going to be perfect - warm during the day and cool in the evening and NO RAIN IN SIGHT!
Here are a few fun photos submitted by Relay participants to Brian Hynes.
Donors Urgently Needed to Ensure Sufficient Blood Supply
Between June 27 and July 6 Red Cross thanks presenting donors with a
chance to win a portable Garmin GPS unit!
With the long Independence Day holiday weekend approaching, the
American Red Cross reminds eligible blood and platelet donors to make
a donation appointment within the next few days to help reverse a declining
blood supply. As a thank you to those who continue to put blood and platelet
donation on their ‘to do’ list during this busy holiday period, the Red Cross
Midwest Blood Services Region is offering all presenting donors a chance
to win one of three portable Garmin GPS units through a special Independence
Day donor appreciation raffle June 27 through July 6, 2011. And, all summer
long, all presenting donors 21 years of age and older are also eligible to win
a grand prize trip for four to Orlando, Florida!
“The blood supply is in decline as many of our regular donors take vacations
or are busy with family visits, celebrations, seasonal traditions and holiday
activities,” said Tricia Quinn CEO of the Midwest Blood Services Region.
“Blood and platelet donors are needed now to avoid a shortage, especially
leading up to and after the Independence Day holiday.”
All blood types are needed, especially type O negative, B negative and A
negative blood, and platelet donors. Rh negative blood types are always in
high demand, because they potentially can be transfused to patients with Rh
positive or Rh negative blood types. Type O negative blood, the universal blood
type, can be transfused to patients with any blood type, especially in emergency
situations. Platelets have a shelf life of just five days making the need for regular
donations that much more critical.
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 f
orms 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 in
generally 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.
April Oppliger
402-492-2149 x 3848
oppligera@usa.redcross.org
The Bloodmobile will be here:
July 5, 2011
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Walmart
Nebraska City, NE
July 11, 2011
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Eagle's Club
600 First Corso
Nebraska City, NE
4-H Design Workshop Draws Lots of Interest
University of Nebraska Extension personnel from Douglas/Sarpy, Pawnee
and Cass Counties teamed up to present a 'Dyeing to Design' workshop for
youth on June 21 at the Cass County fairgrounds. 4-H youth learned about
discharge dying of fabric using bleach, sunprinting, shaving cream marbling,
and how to use computer technology for designing quilts. The program was
implemented to provide youth a more in-depth opportunity to learn about textile
design. Youth learned design principles, how science is used in the textile industry,
as well as careers related to textile arts. As part of the 4-H program, youth involved
in science, engineering, and technology (SET) have the opportunity to apply SET
to their 4-H projects, develop related workforce preparedness skills and pursue
careers in SET resulting in a workforce that will enable businesses to locate in
Nebraska and result in community viability. Youth involved in exploring career
and entrepreneurship opportunities result in future increased wage earners that
contribute to the economic stability of their communities. Presenters included
Carol Fritz, Diane Mayfield, Cathy Raneri, Nancy Urbanec, and Deb Weitzenkamp.
Savannah Schafer prepares her fabric for solar printing
4-Hers learn the secret to a simple marbling technique
Combing art and chemistry to remove color can be frustrating but this 4-Her has this method under control. A notebook journal of samples was created to track fiber art progress.
Color, design and computers come together as Deb Weitzenkamp explains how the software program works
Grace Brown incorporates her marbled prints into an explosion (squash) album to show off favorite photos
click here for virtual tour
Call owner 402-960-6421
The Old Avoca (Nebraska) Schoolhouse will be hosting a
Twin Fiddling Workshop
on Saturday, August 6, from 1 PM - 3 PM, for fiddlers (or violinists
or violists) who want to learn to play nicely together with their
fellow-fiddlers (or violinists or violists). Fiddlers (or violinists or
violists) of any age and experience level are encouraged to enroll.
Championship fiddler and fiddle book author, Deborah Greenblatt
will share some tunes, hints about arranging for two fiddles, playing
back-up, etc.
The Workshop takes place in the historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in
Avoca, Nebraska. Pre-registration is required, and enrollment is limited.
The fee is $20.00 per fiddler.
For more information, call 402-275-3221, or send an e-mail to
debby@greenblattandseay.com.
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FIDDLE WORKSHOP
The Old Avoca (Nebraska) Schoolhouse will be hosting a Fiddle Workshop
with Daniel Slosberg on Sunday, July 31, 2011, from 1 PM - 3 PM.
Daniel Slosberg has been playing fiddle since the age of five. Since 1999, he
has been performing as Pierre Cruzatte (the fiddler on the Lewis & Clark expedition)
in schools, libraries, museums, and historical sites throughout the United States.
During the fiddle workshop, Slosberg will discuss and demonstrate and teach
Metis fiddling (which includes tapping your feet at the same time), how to play
for dancers, etc. This workshop is for fiddlers and string players of any age and
experience.
For more information about Dan Slosberg, log on to his web-site at www.cruzatte.com.
To see and hear a couple of samples of his music, log on to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1u7Z_zySOU, and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRVIJySASRI&feature=related.
The Workshop takes place in the historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in Avoca, Nebraska.
Pre-registration is required, and enrollment is limited.
The fee is $20.00 per musician.
For more information about the workshop, call 402-275-3221, or send an e-mail to:
debby@greenblattandseay.com.
The Otoe County Genealogical Society's July 14th meeting
will be held at the Morton-James Public Library at 923 First Corso
in Nebraska City at 7:00pm and will feature a program on
"Google Earth for Genealogy."
This webinar is presented by Lisa Louise Cooke, and includes
information on how to utilize 'Google Earth' and its historical
map collection to assist a researcher in locating their family's
ancestral homestead or place of residence. Guests will also
be able to utilize the library's media center computers for practical
application of the material being taught as well.
So if you'd like to learn how to use 'Google Earth' to help you in
your research, or just want to learn more about the software itself,
please come join us.
DUE to CONTINUED FLOOD CONDITIONS, WE'LL RUN these NOTES AGAIN...
Health Precautions to Take During a Flood
The Sarpy/Cass Health Department is advising residents that could be
affected by the expected flooding along the Missouri River to take these
precautions to protect their health.
The Health Department offers the following information for those living in
flood areas:
•Check your tetanus shot status. If you need a tetanus booster, contact
your health care provider.
•Flood water can contaminate private drinking water supplies and food
items stored in homes. Stock up on bottled water and remove food items
from basements.
•Avoid drinking water from private water wells in flooded areas until water
has been tested.
•Methods for disinfection of a flooded water well are available at the
Sarpy/Cass Health Department’s website at www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org
•Wash your hands with soap and water after coming in contact with flood
water or items that have been contaminated by flood water.
•Avoid swimming, diving, wading, and ingesting of flood water. In an emer-
gency, private well water may be used if:
•Water is at a rolling boil for 3-5 minutes, then cooled.
•Water is treated with 8 drops or ¼ teaspoon of unscented bleach per gallon
and allowed to be mixed thoroughly and stand for 30 minutes before drinking.
Food contamination:
•Do not eat or save food items if they have come in contact with flood water.
•Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
Re-make ice cubes with water that has been boiled.
•Unopened cans or jars that are not dented, cracked, rusty, or with bulging
seams should be safe, but you should disinfect the top before opening it. If
you suspect your private well water has been contaminated by flooding, contact
the Sarpy/Cass Health Department at (402) 339-4334 to inquire about well water
testing. Water sampling of Community Water Systems is conducted on a routine
basis. There is currently no concern regarding contamination in these systems
related to the flooding. Those residents receiving water through a Community
Water System may contact their Water System Administrator with questions.
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FLOODING: KNOW YOUR RISKS
Plan ahead to prepare for safety
• Find out if your home is at risk for floods and learn how a flood could affect you
and your family.
• Learn about your community’s emergency plans and evacuation routes
• Plan and practice a flood evacuation route with your family.
• Post emergency phone numbers by every phone.
• Buy a fire extinguisher and make sure your family knows where it is kept and how
to use it.
• Inform local authorities about any special needs such as the elderly, disabled or
bedridden people in your home.
• Identify potential home hazards and know how to secure or protect them before
flood strikes.
• Talk to your insurance provider about your policy and decide if you need additional
coverage. Most home-owner’s insurance does not cover flood damage.
MAKE A PLAN
• Take the time to update telephone numbers, buy emergency supplies and review
your emergency plan with your family. Your family may not be together when a flood
strikes so itis important to plan in advance.
• Discuss and decide how you will contact one another, how you will get back together
and what you will do in different situations. You may want an out of town/state contact
as localphone lines may be non-functioning or jammed during an emergency. If you or
the children have cell phones make sure that number is programmed into the contact
list.
• Emergency supplies, both in home and evacuation kit – go to www.ready.gov for
samples and tailor to your family’s needs. You can also download a booklet at
www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org.
YOUR PETS
• Create a plan for your pets, keep in mind what is best for you is usually what is
best for your pets.
• Prepare a pet emergency supply kit and develop a pet care buddy system to ensure
your pet is safe and taken care of during a flood.
• Plan in advance where you will go if you evacuate, as pets (other than service animals)
are usually not allowed in public shelters.
• Ask friends and family outside the flood area if they can shelter your pet. • Make
sure ahead of time that all your pet’s vaccinations are up to date. Put copies in your
pet emergency kit available at www.ready.gov.
• Develop a buddy system with neighbors or friends to ensure your pet is evacuated
if you are not home and available to do it yourself. Make sure they know your pet and
the location of your pet emergency kit.
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Recommendations for Immunization Following Exposure to Flood Waters
Sarpy/Cass Department of Health offers guidelines on hygiene and vaccinations
following exposure to flood waters, backed up sewage and the mud remaining
after waters have receded.
According to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, “Historically,
outbreaks of communicable disease are uncommon after flood emergencies. Flood
waters may be contaminated with fecal material from overflowing sewage systems
or from agricultural operations such as feedlots, etc.” Being difficult to see through,
flood waters also may carry or camouflage debris that could cause injury. While skin
contact with flood water may not, in itself, present a serious health risk, there is some
risk of disease from cuts or sores that are exposed to flood water. Any break in the
skin should be kept as clean as possible by washing with soap and clean water to
prevent infections.
Recommendations for tetanus wound management as follows:
• Anyone with a clean, minor wound with exposure to contaminated flood waters and
has an unknown history or less than 3 doses needs a dose of tetanus (Td or Tdap).
• If the individual has 3 or more doses, and the wound is minor and clean, he/she
would need a dose ONLY if it has been 10 years since the last dose.
• All other wounds would require a booster dose if more than 5 years since the last
dose. Individuals are encouraged to talk to their physician regarding the vaccine.
Across the state’s flooded areas, tetanus boosters are being offered by public health
departments to public safety workers and 1st responders, following those same guide-
lines. However, community members should consult with and, if necessary, receive the
vaccine from their providers. Other precautions to take are to keep children out of the
water, always wear closed-toe footwear and long pants while working in the water or
mud and shower with hot water and soap afterwards, taking special care to clean
beneath finger nails. Increase hand-washing for you and your family and keep your
hands away from your face. These measures will reduce your risk of infection from
contaminated waters.
If you have any questions regarding this matter please contact one of our three Public
Health Nurses:
Monica Ulses, 402-339-4334 x203 or mulses@sarpy.com
Carol Timm, 402-339-4334 x211 or ctimm@sarpy.com
Jane Husz, 402-339-4334 x210 or jhusz@sarpy.com.
Free Computer Classes!
Basic Computer Skills
Basic Internet Skills
Using the Internet Wisely
Word Processing
Intermediate Email
Excel Spreadsheets
Using the Internet Wisely – Learn how to improve your search results,
evaluate web sites, and keep your computer and personal information safe.
Thursday, June 30, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Word Processing – Learn how to edit a word document, from basics to
using spelling helps, bullet points, and inserting and editing pictures and
clip art. We will be editing a sample personal letter.
Thursday, July 7, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Intermediate Email – Practice sending attachments, adding people to
your contact list, and creating new folders; discover settings that help
your email work better for you.
Thursday, July 14, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Excel Spreadsheets – Learn how to create spreadsheets for your address
book, inventories, or simple bookkeeping or banking.
Thursday, July 21, 9:00 - 11:00 am
To register or for additional dates and times, contact the library at
402-296-4154.
See what your library has to offer!
Plattsmouth Public Library
401 Avenue A
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
402-296-4154
Cass County Fair 2011 - Schedule is published.
Click on the link below to check it out.
AND
CASS COUNTY FAIR VIDEO CONTEST RULES
http://cassfair.com/pdf/VIDEO_CONTEST_RULES.pdf
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.
July 7 Thursday 5:30 -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 or parties.
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