GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!
The weepingwaternebraska.com website is up and running again. Thanks to the WW City Council who approved funding for the community website.
We will be offering a weekly newletter, so send any information you would like to see in the newsletter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or bring your information into the city office.
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Josh Meyer, Dane Wilson, Collin Heath, Joel Meisinger, Jacob Meeske,Taylor Hermann, Michaela Horn, Advisor Mr. Paul Cross
Local students compete at Nebraska SkillsUSA conference.
Seven students from the Weeping Water SkillsUSA chapter made the journey to Hastings, Ne for the 45th Nebraska SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference on April 12-14th. The students competed in two or more contests related in the career, transportation, construction, and health related fields. Weeping Water had good success, bringing home 9 medals, two trophies, and one repeat SkillsUSA National Qualifier. The following students who placed in their state competitions include:
Automotive Refinishing Technology, 1st Place, Joel Meisinger;
Technical Team Problem Solving, 1st Place, Michaela Horn, Jacob Meeske, Taylor Hermann, Collin Heath, Dayne Wilson;
State Only Cabinetmaking, 2nd Place, Dayne Wilson;
Mechatronics, 3rd Place, Michaela Horn & Collin Heath
Josh Meyer also competed in the Power Equipment Technology contest this year, he placed 3rd at the 2010 Nebraska SkillsUSA conference, and was the chapter President this past year. Joel Meisinger will again represent Nebraska at the 2012 National SkillsUSA conference this June in Kansas City, Mo. Joel competed against over 30 other High School students from across the countryin the Automotive Refinishing contest last June. He received tips and training from a local community member. This marks Weeping Water’s 3rd consecutive year with a National Qualifier. Their Advisor is Mr. Paul Cross.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO PROM ROYALTY!!!
KING AND QUEEN - GREG FRENZEL & SYDNEY BARRETT
PRINCE & PRINCESS - SLOAN MOZENA & HEATHER HAUSCHILD
DUKE & DUCHESS - DAVID DANIELSON & JESSIE RANDALL
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS PASSED BY THE
LEGISLATURE AND SENT TO GARY WOCKENFUSS, MIKE BARRETT,
AND HOWARD STUBBENDIECK. IT READ AS FOLLOWS:
ONE HUNDRED SECOND LEGISLATURE
SECOND SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 624
Introduced by Lambert,
WHEREAS, the Weeping Water school district and residents of Weeping Water, Nebraska, won the Class C-2 Sportsmanship Award at the 2012 Girls' State Basketball Tournament; and
WHEREAS, the award is co-sponsored by the Nebraska Coaches Association (NCA) and the Nebraska State Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NSIAAA) ; and
WHEREAS, the NCA and NSIAAA created the award program in 2000 to promote sportsmanship at a statewide level; and
WHEREAS, four sportsmanship evaluators assess players, coaches, students, adults, and supervisors from each school at each tournament game; and
WHEREAS, each school begins with five points per judge, and the school earns points for positive behavior and loses points for inappropriate behavior; and
WHEREAS, in 2012 Weeping Water became the first Cass County school to win the sportsmanship award at the Girls' State Basketball Tournament and the first Cass County school to claim the award at any state event since 2001; and
WHEREAS, the outpouring of support by adults and students helped the school win the award; and
WHEREAS, winning the award was an exciting accomplishment for the Weeping Water school district and the community of Weeping Water, Nebraska.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, SECOND SESSION:
1. That the Legislature congratulates the Weeping Water school district and the community of Weeping Water, Nebraska, on winning the Class C-2 Sportsmanship Award at the 2012 Girls' State Basketball Tournament. 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the principal of Weeping Water Public Schools, Gary Wockenfuss, to the school's athletic director, Mike Barrett, and to the mayor of Weeping Water, Nebraska, Howard Stubbendieck.
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BLOOD DRIVE
THURSDAY - APRIL 19TH
AT GIBSON HALL - 101 W ELDORA AVE
SPONSORED BY THE LIONS CLUB OF WEEPING WATER
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT CALL
DIANE WADE @ 267-6105 OR GO ONLINE AT
sponsor code 009248
zip code 68463
WALK INS ALSO WELCOME
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DON'T FORGET THE PET CLINIC
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH
AT THE FIRE BARN FROM 9-11PM
PET LICENSES ARE DUE BY MAY 1ST
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The annual Weeping Water Alumni Banquet is scheduled for
May 26, 2012 at Gibson Hall in the auditorium on Main Street.
Social hour will begin at 5:30pm with dinner to follow at 6:30pm.
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
Contact Angie Henly at 402-416-1431 or
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to purchase advanced tickets.
Welcome to all Weeping Water Alumni!!
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Tentative date for the city wide street cleaning is
during the week of APRIL 23rd-27th.
Please help the process go faster by keeping your
vehicles off the street for extended periods of time.
The City appreciates your cooperation.
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Enjoy camping at the City Lakes!
All facilities are now open!
Orville & Janine Cruz are your camp host/hostess
Please stop by their campsite with any questions or concerns
you may have.
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GOOD TIME FOR A GOOD CAUSE
A BENEFIT FOR HEATHER HARMS-HARRAH
HELP HEATHER IN HER BATTLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
MAY 5TH AT THE LEGION CLUB
SMOKED MEATS & SIDES WILL BE SERVED
STARTING AT 4pm (FREE WILL DONATION)
MUSIC BY SILVERWINGS AT 7:30PM
ALL EVENING: BINGO, RAFFLE & SILENT AUCTION
SMOKED RIBS/$20 SLAB TAKE OUT
PREORDER BY APRIL 28TH
SIGN-UP SHEET AT EXPRESS LANE & STOP N SHOP, OR
CALL MARY JO AT 297-7574
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The City Council agreed at their April 9th council meeting
to waive water/sewer tapping fees for all new
residential construction as an incentive to promote
housing development.
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RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED THAT BLOWING GRASS CLIPPINGS INTO THE
STREET IS ILLEGAL. PLEASE DISPOSE OF ALL YARD WASTE PROPERLY.
YOU CAN NOW TAKE LEAVES AND GRASS CLIPPINGS TO THE CITY BRUSH SITE.
THIS SITE IS NOW LOCATED AT THE END OF "P" STREET.
STOP BY THE CITY OFFICE TO OBTAIN A KEY TO ENTER THE SITE.
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RESIDENTS ARE ALSO REMINDED THAT THE USE OF ATVS AND GOLF CARTS ON PUBLIC
STREETS IS ILLEGAL.
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SENIOR CITIZEN MEALS AT THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTER
101 W ELDORA AVE - SUITE 3
START SERVING AT 11:00AM
CONTACT RUTH VOGT @ 267-5303 TO RESERVE A MEAL
OR SCHEDULE A DELIVERY
UPCOMING MENU (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
WEDNESDAY - APRIL 18TH
BEEF & NOODLES
GLAZED CARROTS
BROCCOLI SALAD
FRUIT / COOKIE
FRIDAY - APRIL 20TH
BAKED CHICKEN
POTATO SALAD
BAKED BEANS
JELL-O COTTAGE CHEESE
CAKE/ICE CREAM
MONDAY - APRIL 23RD
MEATLOAF
BAKED POTATOES
PEAS & CARROTS
LETTUCE SALAD
APPLE CRISP
WEDNESDAY - 25TH
SWISS STEAK/GRAVY
MASH POTATOES
CORN
COTTAGE CHEESE & PINEAPPLE
BANANA BAR
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THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES WILL BE HELD
MAY 4TH THRU THE 6TH
CONTACT JANELLE GEGG AT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. OR 402-267-5302
TO GET ON THE LIST OR WITH ANY QUESTIONS
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!!!!!
MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND THE WEEPING WATER COMMUNITY NIGHT
WITH THE LINCOLN SALTDOGS!
JUNE 9, 2012 @ 7:05PM
(GATES OPEN AT 6:00PM)
LINCOLN HAYMARKET PARK
TICKETS ARE $11.00 AND ARE AVAIABLE
AT TAMMY'S SHOP SHACK
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PLEASE CONSIDER RECYCLING
NOT ONLY IS IT A FREE SERVICE OFFERED BY CASS COUNTY REGUSE, IT'S
ALSO GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. YOUR RECYCLING WILL BE PICKED
UP AT YOUR CURB EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO GET ON THE RECYCLING LIST, PLEASE
CONTACT THE CITY OFFICE @ 402-267-5152.