By all these lovely tokens
September days are here,
With summer’s best of weather
And autumn’s best of cheer.
Helen Hunt Jackson
~ 1830-1885 ~
Conestoga Boys Basketball Chili Cook-Off
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
4:30-8:00 PM
Conestoga Jr-Sr High School
8404 42nd Street
Murray, NE 68409
The first Conestoga Chili Cook-Off will be held in the commons area of the High School. Come enjoy some great chili while supporting the Volleyball team as they play host to Falls City. All proceeds generated will be used to help support the Boys Basketball program at Conestoga High School.
We are asking for a $10 entry fee and a roaster of chili.
A winner will be determined by the votes of taste testers and a panel of judges. The winner will take home the proceeds from entry fees of the contestants.
Pricing:
$5 for a 5-Chili Sampler
$5 for adult bowl
$4 for student bowl
$4 refill bowl
$ .50 for cornbread
$ 2.75 Chili Cheese Dog
$ 3.75 Chili Cheese Nachos
* Free Drink (Lemonade,Tea,
Water w/chili purchase.
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:
Oct 6 - 12
Oct 27 - Nov 2
Nov 17 - 23
Dec 8 - 14
Dec 29 - 31
Union:
Now - Sep 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.)
MEDICARE PART D SESSIONS OFFERED
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Cass County is offering half-hour sessions for individuals to compare the 2013 drug plans available with Medicare Part D.
Plans change every year, your needs change too. Select a date, time and location listed below and sign up for a half hour appointment. Changes in drug plans for 2013 cannot be made after Dec. 7. Receive one-on-one assistance from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educator and trained SHIIP Professional, Mary Ann Holland, at the location of your choice.
Appointment required—see contact number for each location. (Husband & wife each need an appointment.) Bring along your Medicare card and a list of the prescription drugs you take.
If you have any questions, please direct them to Mary Ann Holland at 402-267-2205.
Oct. 22 Weeping Wtr. Cass Co. Extension 8400 144th St., Ste. 100, 9:00-4:00, 402-267-2205
Oct. 23 Weeping Wtr. Cass Co. Extension 8400 144th St., Ste. 100, 9:00-4:00, 402-267-2205
Oct. 24 Syracuse Otoe Co. Extension 180 Chestnut, 8:30-4:00, 402-269-2301
Oct. 25 Sterling First National Bank 140 Broadway, 9:00-3:30, 402-866-2050
Oct. 26 Sterling First National Bank 140 Broadway, 9:00-3:30, 402-866-2050
Oct. 29 Pawnee City Pawnee Co. Extension Courthouse, 9:00-4:00, 402-852-2970
Oct. 30 Auburn Auburn Library 1810 Courthouse Ave., 10:00-5:00, 402-274-4755
Nov. 1 Nebr. City Morton House 1500 14th Avenue, 9:00-5:00, 402-267-2205
Nov. 2 Nebr. City Morton House 1500 14th Avenue, 9:00-5:00, 402-267-2205
Nov. 5 Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Library 400 Ave. A , 9:00-5:00, 402-267-2205
Nov. 6 Tecumseh Ridgeview Towers 1143 N. 3rd St., 9:00-5:00, 402-335-3669
Nov. 7 Weeping Wtr. Cass Co. Extension 8400 144th St.Ste. 100, 9:00-4:00, 402-267-2205
Nov. 8 Weeping Wtr. Cass Co. Extension 8400 144th St., Ste. 100, 9:00-4:00, 402-267-2205
Nov. 9 Weeping Wtr. Cass Co. Extension 8400 144th St., Ste. 100, 9:00-4:00, 402-267-2205
Nov. 13 Nebr. City The Ambassador 1800 14th Avenue, 9:00-4:00, 402-267-2205
Nov. 14 Pawnee City Pawnee Co. Extension Courthouse, 9:00-4:00, 402-852-2970
Nov. 15 Syracuse Otoe Co. Extension 180 Chestnut, 8:30-4:00, 402-269-2301
Nov. 16 Auburn Auburn Library 1810 Courthouse Ave., 10:00-4:30, 402-274-4755
Nov. 19 Weeping Wtr. Cass Co. Extension 8400 144thSt., Ste. 100, 1:00 – 5:00, 402-267-2205
Nov. 20 Palmyra Palmyra Senior Ctr. 425 C Street, 9:00-4:00, 402-780-5606
Nov. 26 Syracuse Otoe Co. Extension 180 Chestnut, 8:30-4:00, 402-269-2301
Nov. 27 Nebraska City The Ambassador 1800 14th Avenue, 9:00-4:00, 402-267-2205
Nov. 28 Tecumseh Ridgeview Towers 1143 N. 3rd Street, 9:00-5:00, 402-335-3669
Nov. 29 Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Library 400 Ave. A, 9:00-5:00, 402-267-2205
Dec. 3 Nebr. City The Ambassador 1800 14th Avenue, 9:00-4:00, 402-267-2205
Dec. 4-7 Weeping Wtr. Cass Co. Extension 8400 144th St., Ste. 100, 9:00-4:00, 402-267-2205
Gale Reminds Citizens of Deadlines for November Election
LINCOLN – Secretary of State John Gale outlined deadlines regarding voter registration and early voting for the Nov. 6 Nebraska general election.
Early voting for the election starts Oct. 1 by mail or in person at county election offices.
Any registered voter can cast an early-voting ballot.
Gale listed the following deadlines for the November election:
--Mail-in voter registrations must be postmarked by Oct. 19. Registrations close at motor vehicle offices and state agencies on Oct. 19.
--In-person voter registration at county election offices ends at 6 p.m. Oct. 26. This includes registration changes such as updating an address.
--Registered voters can make requests until 4 p.m. Oct. 31 for early-voting ballots to be mailed. Nov. 5 is the deadline for in-person early voting at county election offices.
--The close of polls on Nov. 6 is the deadline for the return of early-voting ballots, including ballots returned by mail.
The secretary of state’s website (www.sos.ne.gov) provides detailed information regarding the voting process. The website includes a voter registration form, an application for an early-voting ballot, addresses and phone numbers for county election offices, and a look-up tool that allows voters to verify their registration status.
Gale reminded people to update their voter registration if they have moved within a county or submit a new registration if they have moved from one county to another.
Gale urged eligible Nebraskans to make sure they are registered to vote and then take the time to cast ballots. “Voting in Nebraska is a very user-friendly process,” he said.
People with voting questions can contact their county election office or the Secretary of State’s Office at (402) 471-2555.
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Program Promotes Youth Workers for November Election
LINCOLN – Nebraska youth ages 14 to 18 are encouraged to participate as election workers for the Nov. 6 general election.
The Youth Election Service (YES), sponsored by Secretary of State John Gale and the Nebraska Bankers Association, is designed to increase interest and involvement in the election system among young people.
“We believe that YES is a valuable program that allows young people to serve our democracy, learn about the election system and provide important community service,” Gale said.
Participants are eligible to take part in drawings for 20 $50 savings bonds, which will be provided by the Nebraska Bankers Association. The drawings will be open to participants who worked in the May primary election or who work in the November general election, provided they performed a minimum of four hours of service.
In addition, all YES participants will receive a certificate of recognition from Gale.
Youths interested in serving as paid workers or volunteers for the November election should contact their county election offices as soon as possible.
For more information about the program, call Sharon Hambek (402) 471-6044 or sharon.hambek@nebraska.gov
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 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
The fall is shaping up to be a busy one all over Louisville!
This weekend is our Chocolate Festival and Art Chicks will feature chocolate in every part of the fresh gourmet meal. It will include a Turkey Mole Sandwich, Strawberry Salad with Chocolate Balsamic Dressing, Homemade Chocolate Fudge Ribbon Cake and Chocolate Roobioos Tea. We will have chocolate wine to sample and the 3+ gift shops will be offering treats to try. Come out for a fun day of shopping. Our gift shops and flea market will be open Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-4. We still have room on Saturday at 11:30 and when you book at bookartchicks@yahoo.com, you'll get your lunch FREE!
If that is not enough Chocolate for you, you can stop by the Omaha Chocolate Festival at UNO on Sunday and really indulge. Art Chicks will be there spreading the work about all of the fun stuff to do in Cass County.
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 WITCHES BREW-Mark your calendars and get your reservation now for our annual Witch Party!
Grab your brooms and head out for a wild day of fun!
Lots of in store specials, crazy Halloween food and general relaxation.
October 27th Saturday: Witches Brew Party -11:30 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 celebrate Halloween and all its glory. Come in costume and learn about Halloween traditions, make believe fun and dancing.
November 3rd & 4th- Holiday Open House & Art Chicks Lunchorama Stop in and see all the new Holiday decor and Gifts in over 5 shops. Husker items, jewelery, purses, kitchen goods, baby and kids too. Reserve your table for 2 or 52.
December 3rd 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 shop & wrap presents for Christmas surprises for everyone on their list.
December Holiday Camp - Ladies, 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 & louisvilleartchicks.com for more details.
Art Chicks 402-234-2669 for Reservations
CALL TODAY AND BOOK ANY SIZE TABLE IN OCTOBER-GET YOUR LUNCH FREE!
-TELL US Glenda, the Good Witch, SENT YOU!
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