Who, being loved, is poor?
Former Murray/Union Resident is an OLYMPIAN!
Sugar Todd lived her first five years on a farm between Murray and Union, Nebraska. Now the 23-year-old athlete is a 2014 competitor at the Olympic games in Sochi, Russia.
Check out one of the events she'll compete in on Thursday, February 13, which is the only race for the Women's Long Track 1000M. You can catch it at 8 a.m. central time with streaming events live at http://www.nbcolympics.com/srp/index.html.
The regular NBC Network will air the gold medal finals approximately 8:00 p.m., (tape delayed).
A Little Olympic Trivia...
The five interlocking rings - blue, yellow, black, green and red - on the white Olympic flag is very symbolic. At least two of the six of the colors appears on each of the nations' flags of the six inhabited continents of the world.
Enjoy the games!
HEADS UP!!
NPPD has contracted with McGraw Tree Service to trim trees in and around the Murray, Nehawka and Union areas during the month of February.
They might come to your door to ask permission to trim trees to help insure that limbs won't hang on power lines and interrupt service to you or others.
If you have any questions call NPPD at 1-877-275-6773, option 3.
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:
Beaver Lake:
Union:
Nehawka:
Murray residents should either use the curbside bins that PREMIER WASTE SOLUTIONS delivered or continue to use the Cass County Recycle trailer at the Murray Fire Station per the above schedule.)
CASS COUNTY CASA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are currently recruiting CASA Volunteers for the upcoming training session scheduled in April 2014. We only train two classes a year, call and reserve your spot today.
What does a Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer do? Each CASA volunteer is screened, trained and completes 30 hours of pre-service training. Once trained, CASA volunteers are assigned under the Juvenile Court jurisdiction to speak on behalf of a child to ensure the needs and interests of abused and neglected children are being met.
Who are CASA volunteers? Our active volunteers are individuals from our community who work part-time, full-time or are retired. Volunteers commit to one year with a child, but seldom leave a case until it has been terminated.
If I can't be a CASA volunteer, how can I help? In addition to training new CASA volunteers, we are also in need of administrative services support such as filing, data entry and making copies.
Your help directly benefits the Cass County CASA Program. A donor-supported volunteer organization whose mission is to offer court-appointed volunteer advocacy to children that are abused, neglected and often find themselves lost in the court system. Through Cass County CASA, these children are placed with advocates that speak on their behalf and know them well enough to make informed recommendations to the judge.
Please call Angie Neumiller, Executive Director at 402-296-9620 or email director@casscasa.org and become a CASA volunteer today.
"ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID"
NOW SHOWING
AT MAHONEY STATE PARK
Mahoney State Park announces that KBC Productions is now showing the comedy, "Always a Bridesmaid," at the Kountze Memorial Theater. The story is written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten.
Four girlfriends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other's weddings...no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are determined to honor that vow.
The classmates include Brandy Palatas and Kathleen Smith (Papillion), Sharon Kryger (La Vista) and Melinda Mead (Plattsmouth). Brenda Jones (Louisville) and Samantha Colbert (Lincoln) complete the rest of the cast. The play is produced by KBC Productions and directed by Kevin Colbert.
Performance dates are February 14, 15, and 16. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30PM and Sundays are at 2:00PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. For reservations contact Mahoney State Park at 402-944-2523 ext. 7122.
Pictured from bottom to top: Samantha Colbert, Brenda Jones, Brandy Palatas, Sharon Kryger, Melinda Mead, Kathleen Smith.
REPUBLICAN DINNER
The Cass County Republican Party will host its annual Lincoln-Eisenhower-Reagan Dinner on Tuesday the 18th of February at the County Fairgrounds in Weeping Water. Guest Speakers include all six Governor Candidates: Tom Carlson, Mike Foley, Charlie Janssen, Beau McCoy, Pete Ricketts, and Bryan Slone. Opening remarks will be provided by District 2 Senate Candidates Bill Kintner and Ron Nolte.
For Tickets ($15 each) contact Dean Helmick at (402) 298-7281.
BELLES and WHISTLES
COMING to the LOFTE
The Lofte Theatre in Manley announces that the mother-daughter duo group, "Belles and Whistles" will take the stage on Saturday, February 15 at 7pm. All seats are reserved and tickets are only $15.
This Omaha based group is likened to another family duo, 'The Judd's.' Daughter Kelli leads with her charming vocals with mother Jaymie sings harmony and plays guitar. Jaymie is no stranger to combining family and music. For many years, she was on the road singing with her sisters in their popular band, 'Mulberry Lane.' During the past two years, 'Belles and Whistles' has performed with Trace Adkins, Jerrod Niemann, Montgomery Gentry, Scotty McCreery and many others.
Call the Lofte Box Office at 402.234.2553 for reservations. The Lofte is located just east of the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 50 near the town of Manley.
Irish Music Concert
Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens, and $1.00 for children. Seating is limited.For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska, 68307, or call 402-275-3221, or e-mail them at debby@greenblattandseay.com.
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