OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO JODIE NASH AND HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
MIKE NASH PASSED AWAY SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH.
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RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED THAT DUE TO THE CONTINUED EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE MAYOR AND WATER OPERATOR HAVE NOW ISSUED AN ORDER THAT ELIMINATION OF ALL LAWN WATERING IS NOW MANDATORY!! PLEASE LIMIT ALL OTHER OUTDOOR WATER USE. THIS STEP IS NOW CRITICAL IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN OUR DRINKING WATER SUPPLY AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
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THE FOOD DRIVE IS ONGOING AT WEEPING WATER FOODS ON MAIN STREET. THEY ARE STILL ACCEPTING YOUR NON PERISHABLE ITEMS. THANK YOU FROM THE WWCC AND LOST AND FOUND YOUTH .
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THE WEEPING WATER FALL FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY THE WEEPING WATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012. EVENTS INCLUDE A SCAVENGER HUNT, A SCARECROW CONTEST, PUMPKIN FESTIVAL, MUSEUM TOURS, BLACKSMITHING AND ROPE MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS, CHILI COOK-OFF, CRAFT SHOW, SILENT AUCTION, CHILDREN'S EVENTS, CAR SHOW, BINGO AND GARAGE SALES. MORE DETAILS WILL BE COMING SOON.
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A NEW EVENT IN TOWN IS "FIRST FRIDAYS". BUSINESSES WILL BE STAYING OPEN LATE (APPRX 8PM). THERE WILL BE FARMER'S MARKET ITEMS AND CRAFTERS IN THE GAZEBO AREA AND MANY BUSINESSES WILL BE HAVING SPECIALS GOING ON THAT EVENING. SO BE SURE TO GET OUT AND ENJOY THE NEXT FIRST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
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A NOTE FROM WWPS PRINCIPAL MR. GARY WOCKENFUSS:
JUMP ROPE CLINIC
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2012
TIME: 10AM-2PM
WHERE: WEEPING WATER SCHOOL
GRADES: KINDERGARTEN - 8TH GRADE
WHAT TO BRING
GYM SHOES, A SMILE AND COME PREPARED FOR LOTS OF FUN
ANNA FLINT AND LYNDEE NEUMAYER (INSTRUCTORS):
PART OF A PROFESSIONAL JUMP ROPE TEAM
COMPETED AT STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS
JUMPING SINCE 3RD GRADE
QUESTIONS, CONTACT ANNA OR LYNDEE AT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
FREE JUMP ROPE
CHARACTER BUILDING
QUALITY INSTRUCTION
LEARN JUMP ROPE SKILLS
LUNCH INCLUDED
KIDS PERFORM AT 1:30PM
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
CASS COUNTY TOURISM COMMITTEE IS SEEKING AN OUTGOING/PEOPLE ORIENTED INDIVIDUAL FOR DIRECTOR IN THE PLATTSMOUTH OFFICE. TOURISM EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. 20 HOURS PER WEEK, STRONG COMPUTER AND BUDGETING SKILLS REQUIRED. OCCASIONAL DAYTIME TRAVEL.
EMAIL COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO COMMITTEE CHAIR
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. BY AUGUST 27, 2012
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VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP AT MANLEY'S
PILLAGE THE VILLAGE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25TH
*SET-UP TABLES, TENTS, GAMES
*HELP AT THE CONCESSION STAND
*UMPIRE KIDS KICKBALL GAMES
*SERVERS FOR THE SMOKED RIB DINNER
*HELP WITH OTHER KIDS GAMES
OPEN TO ANYONE THAT WOULD LIKE TO HELP. CALL ASAP TO SELECT WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO
A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO CLOCK COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AND HAVE FUN TOO.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP IN ANY WAY, INCLUDING MONETARY DONATIONS, CONTACT
BETTY MEYER - 402-234-5232
ALL PROCEEDS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE MANLEY COMMUNITY CENTER.
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BIKE TO CREATE A WORLD FREE OF MS
LOCAL ATHLETES, CYCLING ENTHUSIASTS AND MS ACTIVISTS WILL BE CHALLENGING BOTH THEIR PHILANTHROPIC SPIRIT AND THIER BODIES IN BIKE MS THIS FALL. ON SEPT 8 AND 9, MORE THAN 350 CYCLISTS FROM NEBRASKA AND SURROUNDING AREAS WILL HIT THE ROADS IN THE NATIONAL MS SOCIETY'S ANNUAL BICYCLING EVENT.
RIDERS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A FIGURE-8 RIDE THAT WILL START AND FINISH IN BELLEVUE ON THE BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. THE RIDE WILL FEATURE A SHORT ROUTE OPTION OF 30 MILES, IN ADDITION TO 53, 75, AND 100 MILES ON DAY ONE AND 25 AND 50 MILE OPTIONS ON DAY TWO.
THE OVERNIGHT PORTION OF THE EVENT WILL FEATURE LIVE MUSIC, FOOD AND FAMILY FUN AS THE BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS WILL BE TRANSFORMED INTO THE BIKE MS VILLAGE, FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE INVITED TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING A BOUNCE HOUSE, KID FRIENDLY SNACKS, FACE PAINTERS, BALLOON ANIMALS AND MUCH MORE.
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP! REGISTRATION IS ONLY $30 ONLINE AT bike.MSmidamerica.org. EACH PARTICIPANT IS REQUIRED TO RAISE AT LEAST $200, BUT RIDERS AVERAGE MORE THAN $750. JOIN OR FORM A TEAM TO CONQUER THE BIKE MS CHALLENGE. THOSE INTERESTED IN RIDING OR VOLUNTEERING CAN REGISTER ONLINE BY CALLING 913-432-3926, PRESS 2.
THEY MONEY RAISED WILL PROVIDE RESEARCH AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. WHETHER YOU RIDE, FUNDRAISE OR VOLUNTEER, REGISTER TODAY ONLINE AT bike.MSmidamerica.org OR CALL 1-800-344-4867.
FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS, THE MS BIKE RIDE HAS BROUGHT RIDERS TOGETHER TO EXPERIENCE A SCENIC RIDE THAT CATERS TO ANYONE'S LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE. PARTICIPANT DONATIONS HELP RAISE AWARENESS, FUND VITAL MS RESEARCH AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE NEARLY 7200 PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS RIGHT HERE IN NEBRASKA.
VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS ARE NEEDED............
PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO GARY HUNT AT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. TO VOLUNTEER TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AT THE WW WATER STOP TO BE HELD AT NIELSEN FERTILIZER. PLEASE INDICATE THE TIME (BETWEEN 9AM-1:30PM) YOU WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTEER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SIGN UP FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS AS WELL. WATER STOPS PROVIDE A NEEDED REST TO RIDERS BY HANDING OUT WATER, SACK LUNCH AND PROVIDING A SMILE OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT TO LAST THE RIDERS TO THEIR NEXT STOP.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO PLATTCO REAL ESTATE ON THEIR NEW WEBSITE
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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH AND IT IS THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TO HELP THE PUBLIC PREVENT, PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES. ONE WAY AMERICANS CAN SUPPORT THIS MISSION IS TO BECOME A REGULAR BLOOD DONOR.
THE RED CROSS REMINDS ELIGIBLE DONORS THAT THE NEED IS CONSTANT. IT CAN TAKE UP TO THREE DAYS FOR DONATED BLOOD TO BE TESTED, PROCESSED AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS. ALL ELIGIBLE DONORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DONATE BLOOD AND HELP THE RED CROSS SECURE A STABLE BLOOD SUPPLY TO MEET PATIENT NEEDS IN EVERY EMERGENCY.
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS WILL BE HOLDING BLOOD DRIVES IN CASS COUNTY ON THE FOLLIOWING DAYS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 - GIBSON HALL -
WEEPING WATER AUDITORIUM - 101 W ELDORA AVE
SEPTEMBER 7 - FIRE HALL - 601 N 4TH - ELMWOOD
SEPTEMBER 10 - PLATTSMOUTH METHODIST CHURCH - 702 MAIN STREET
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GREENBLATT & SEAY PROUDLY ANNOUNCE THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLING BEE. THIS HISTORICAL, HYSTERICAL EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, AT 2:30PM, 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 CONTEST.
CONTESTANTS CAN REGISTER ONLINE AT
http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddling_bee_preregistration.shtml
ADMISSION IF $10 FOR ADULTS, $5 FOR STUDENTS, AND $1 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 EMAIL This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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HILDEGARD CENTER FOR THE ARTS IS LAUNCHING AN EXCITING ARTS PROJECT FOR STUDENTS IN SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA CALLED HEROES AMONG US. THIS PROJECT WILL INCLUDE COMPETITIONS IN WRITING, VISUAL ARTS AND SHORT-FILM THROUGHTOUT THE 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR AND PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH UNIQUE AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE HEROES AND ULTIMATELY DISCOVER THE "HERO WITHIN". AS PART OF HEROES AMONG US, HILDEGARD HAS POSTED LESSON PLANS (FREE TO EDUCATORS WITH NATIONAL STANDARDS) ON ITS WEBSITE www.hildegardecenter.org. ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 (IN PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND HOME SCHOOLS) WITHIN A 50-MILE RADIUS OF LINCOLN ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN HEROES AMONG US. IN ADDITION, 66 INDIVIDUAL "HEROES" WORKSHOPS ARE SCHEDULED FOR AT-RISK KIDS LOCATED AT CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES, MATT TALBOT KITCHEN AND OUTREACH, PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION AND LIGHTHOUSE. THIS RICH PROJECT HAS THE SUPPORT OF CORPORATE SPONSOR SAINT ELIZABETH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THE NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL, THE NEBRASKA CULTURAL ENDOWMENT, ARTS ARE BASIC AND MARCUS LINCOLN GRAND CINEMAS.
PLEASE HELP HILDEGARD CENTER FOR THE ARTS GET SCHOOLS IN YOUR AREA INVOLVED! ANNE WOITA IS THE PROJECT CHAIR FOR HEROES AMONG US. SHE CAN BE CONTACTED AT 402-890-2528 OR AT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ANNE IS EXCITED TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT HEROES AMONG US AND IS READY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE.
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