If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person.
~ Mr. (Fred) Rogers ~
1928 - 2003
(So how are things in your neighborhood?)
Donated Blood Helps Save Transplant Patients’ Lives
October is National Liver Awareness Month and the American Red Cross reminds eligible blood donors that organ transplant patients often rely on donated blood. Liver transplant patients may need 30 or more different blood products during surgery. In fact, two liver transplant patients at a hospital served by the Red Cross were recently treated with a combined total of 40 pints of red blood cells and 30 pints of plasma.
Liver transplants are the second most common transplant in the United States, following kidney transplants. According to the American Liver Foundation, more than 6,000 liver transplants are performed each year in the U.S.
All blood types are currently needed, especially O negative, B negative and A negative. Type O negative, the universal blood type, can potentially be transfused to patients with any blood type.
There are a variety of ways to help protect your liver from disease. The American Liver Foundation offers these simple tips: Eat a healthy diet low in fatty foods, limit alcohol intake, manage medications appropriately and limit contact with toxins. For more information, visit liverfoundation.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 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
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies more than 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and theirfamilies. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or join our blog at blog.redcross.org.
Nearby Blood Donation Opportunities:
CASS COUNTY
10/10/2012, 8:00 am- 2:00 pm, Plattsmouth High School, 1916 E Hiway 34, Plattsmouth
10/10/2012, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm, Louisville High School, 202 West 3rd Street, Louisville
OTOE COUNTY
10/11/2012, 9:00 am- 2:00 pm, OPPD Coal Plant, 7264 L Road, Nebraska City
To check out the Conestoga Cougars' school events and sports schedules, please visit their website:
http://www.conestogacougars.org
RECYCLE!
Do something good for your community and our earth!
CASS COUNTY GOING GREEN recycle trailer will be located on these dates in the following towns:
Murray:
Sept 29 - Oct 5
Oct 20 - 26
Nov 10 - 16
Dec 1 - 7
Dec 22 - 28
Beaver Lake:
Now - Sept 21
Oct 6 - 12
Oct 27 - Nov 2
Nov 17 - 23
Dec 8 - 14
Dec 29 - 31
Union:
Sep 22 - 28
Oct 13 - 19
Nov 3 - 9
Nov 24 - 30
Dec 15 - 21
Nehawka:
Sept 29 - Oct 12
Oct 27 - Nov 9
Nov 24 - Dec 7
Dec 22 - 31
(Murray will also continue to have the recycle bin located behind Town Hall every day for Murray residents' use only.)
MILITARY FAMILIES INVITED TO A FREE DAY OF FALL FUN
Annual Military Family Day
at
Bloom Where You’re Planted Farm & Pumpkin Patch
Bloom Where You're Planted Farm & Pumpkin Patch is hosting its sixth-annual Military Family Day on September 22nd . Service men and women and their immediate family members will receive free admission to the farm all day when presenting their military ID.
Farm owners Terry and Teresa Lorensen recognize the sacrifices these men and women, their spouses and children make as part of a military family, and want to provide them a fun break and a chance to celebrate the season. "When we started this event six years ago, a friend of ours was serving in the military and we saw how that affected his family. We wanted a chance to say ‘thank you’ to all those in the same situation. It’s been fun and eye-opening to meet so many wonderful people from all over the country who are serving in the military.”
The Pumpkin Festival at Bloom Where You're Planted Farm begins September 15th and continues through October 28th. Hours are 1:00-6:00 p.m. Fridays and 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Several more special event weekends are planned, including Doggy Day October 6th to benefit the Plattsmouth Animal Shelter, and Ag Day October 13th in cooperation with Conestoga FFA. For a complete listing of activities at the farm, visit www.BloomPumpkinPatch.com .
Bloom Where You‘re Planted Farm is located at 911-108th St., rural Avoca, NE, 27 miles east of Lincoln or 30 miles south of Omaha. Take US Hwy. 34 to 108th Street, then travel ½ mile north. Visit www.BloomPumpkinPatch.com for a map, directions, and calendar of special events, or call 402-267-4104.
The farm is owned and operated by Terry and Teresa Lorensen, and has been in Teresa’s family since 1944. The farm and pumpkin patch opened to the public in 2005 and is celebrating its eighth pumpkin patch season.
3rd Annual
Fall Home Business Expo & Craft Fair
Saturday, October 13th
10am-3pm
Senior Center
423 Elm Street-Louisville, NE
Free Admission
25 Vendors
Raffle with proceeds going to
MARCH of DIMES!
For more info, please contact:
Teri McClun
402.234.4161
dannileebabyboutique@yahoo.com
GREENBLATT and SEAY PROUDLY ANNOUNCE
the
16th ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLING BEE
This historical, hysterical event will take place on Sunday, October 14, at 2:30 PM, downstairs in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. In the Open Division, fiddlers will play a hoedown, a waltz, and a tune of choice. There will also be other divisions of competition available for the adventurous fiddlers, including a Singing Fiddler's Contest, a Twin Fiddler's Contest, a Fee-Fi-Faux Fiddler's Contest (fiddle tunes played on any instrument other than a fiddle), and a Hocus-Pocus Contest (cross-tuning, sound effects, dancing, etc.), which will give fiddlers an opportunity to play tunes that are usually not allowed in any other contest.
The prizes for the winners in the Open Division are $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, and $25 for 3rd place. Prizes will also be awarded for 1st place in the other contests.
Contestants can register online:
Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and $1.00 for children.
Fiddlers and their back-ups are admitted for free.
The contest will be followed by a light snack and an acoustic jam session.
For more information, call 402-275-3221, log on to www.greenblattandseay.com, or e-mail:
Cass County Economic Development
List Your Industrial Site or
Commercial Property
[at NO cost to you]
DESTINATION PLATTSMOUTH
EVENTS COMING TO
ENTERTAINMENT PLAZA
(Just south of Main at 4th Street in Plattsmouth)
BYOC (Bring your own chairs!) ~ Goodwill donations accepted
No alcoholic beverages ~ Family-oriented shows
Refreshments available
Events starting times are:
Sept event times, 7 p.m.
Events and times subject to change.
COME JOIN US!
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Sep 21
Plattsmouth Community Band
Sep 22
Sweet Adelines (Lady Barbershop)
Sep 28 *
Sep 29 *
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Oct 5
Live Performance in conjunction with Cruisin’ Main Car Show & Shine
** Farmers Market & Crafts **
Wednesday 3pm - 6pm
Saturday - 9am-noon
Sponsors include Cass County Tourism, Mom’s Restaurant &Cafe, Cass County Bank, John’s Appliance Sales & Service,Plattsmouth State Bank, Jeff Henry Chevrolet,Hobscheidt/Henry PRO Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, &SAC Credit Union
www.plattsmouthmainstreet.com
402-296-5544
2012 EVENTS at ART CHICKS
September 22, Saturday, Chocolate Festival - Chocolate themed meal and treats at all the shops
October, All Month Long - Shopping bonanza! Punch card, visit all the local participating stores and enter to win a drawing for shopping spree worth over $300.00.
October 29, Saturday, Witches Brew Party -11:00 and 1:00 is our grand celebration of everything Halloween! Two blocks full of music, dancing, broom ceremonies, fortune telling and much more. Free gift to those who dress up. Saturday 2:30 Little Witches in Training Party Bring your little ones to a special 2:30 seating to celebrate Halloween and all its glory. Come in costume and learn about Halloween traditions, make believe fun and dancing.
November 12, Holiday Open House & Art Chicks Lunchorama Stop in and see all the new Holiday decor and Gifts in over 5 shops. Husker items, jewelry, purses, kitchen goods, baby and kids too. Reserve your table for 2 or 52 and enjoy a show of the latest jewelry for the season from several designers and handmade gifts from local artisans.
December 3, Ringing in the Season All of Louisville will be bustling with the sounds and activities of the season. Kids Shopping with children’s luncheon at 2:30 Bring your little one and they can shop and wrap presents for Christmas surprises for everyone on their list.
December Holiday Camp, Ladies, time to learn some new tricks to make your holiday prep easier. Spend time in Camp gaining the skills to “do it all” or at least laugh so much the stress disappears.
Visit coopandfeathers.blogspot.com and louisvilleartchicks.com for more details.
Art Chicks 402-234-2669
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