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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAPA!
YOU ARE LOVED by YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS!
HOPE YOUR DAY IS GREAT!
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ATTENTION, MURRAY RESIDENTS
Murray's Town Hall will be closed the week of March 16th, but will be open for business on Monday March 23rd.
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Work will begin on the railroad bridge in Murray the week of March 16th. Plan your route accordingly and be prepared for delays as you travel Highway 1 through town.
Use caution and drive slowly when going through the construction zone.
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POSTPONED!
THE CORNED BEEF DINNER
SCHEDULED FOR TODAY, MARCH 17th,
at MURRAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
HAS BEEN POSTPONED to a LATER DATE.
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NO VISITORS, PLEASE
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LOUISVILLE CARE CENTER
2020-03-11...Due to the impending threat of COVID – 19 (the new coronavirus) in our area, Louisville Care Center is restricting all visitors. Under extenuating circumstances we may allow for immediate family members. Routine social visits are discouraged. We assure you, we are being proactive and using caution to keep our residents safe.
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Red Cross Urges Healthy Individuals to Give Blood
Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Low Donor Turnout Could Hurt U.S. Blood Supply
LINCOLN, Neb. (March 10, 2020) – The American Red Cross strongly urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, rise in the U.S.
Cold and flu season has already impacted the nation’s ability to maintain its blood supply. As the number of coronavirus cases grows in the U.S., the number of people eligible to give blood for patients in need could decrease further.
“We’re asking the American people to help keep the blood supply stable during this challenging time. As communities across the country prepare for this public health emergency, it’s critical that plans include a readily available blood supply for hospital patients,” said Chris Hrouda, president, Red Cross Blood Services. “As fears of coronavirus rise, low donor participation could harm blood availability at hospitals, and the last thing a patient should worry about is whether lifesaving blood will be on the shelf when they need it most.”
Please make an appointment to donate blood now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Blood donors with type O blood donors are especially needed right now.
Donating blood is a safe process and people should not hesitate to give or receive blood. There are no data or evidence that this coronavirus can be transmissible by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported cases worldwide of transmissions for any respiratory virus, including this coronavirus, from a transfusion.
The Red Cross only collects blood from individuals who are healthy and feeling well at the time of donation – and who meet other eligibility requirements, available at RedCrossBlood.org. At each blood drive and donation center, Red Cross employees follow thorough safety protocols including wearing gloves, routinely wiping down donor-touched areas, using sterile collection sets for every donation, and preparing the arm for donation with an aseptic scrub. These mitigation measures will help ensure blood recipient safety, as well as staff and donor safety in reducing contact with those who may potentially have this respiratory infection.
Blood drive hosts play important role
Blood drive hosts also play a critical role in maintaining a sufficient blood supply and are asked to keep hosting blood drives for patients who rely on lifesaving blood. The need for blood is constant, and volunteer donors are the only source of blood for those in need of transfusions.
The Red Cross, with the help of its blood drive hosts and blood donors, can help ensure the safety and availability of the U.S. blood supply for patients including accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease.
“Keep giving, keep hosting blood drives,” said Hrouda. “Patients across the country need our help.”
To learn more about hosting a blood drive for patients in need, please visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Red Cross committed to blood supply safety
The top priority of the Red Cross is the safety of our valued staff, blood donors and blood recipients, and we are committed to transparency with the American public during this evolving public health emergency. There are no data or evidence that this coronavirus can be transmissible by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported cases worldwide of transmissions for any respiratory virus including this coronavirus, from a transfusion.
Nonetheless, the Red Cross has implemented new blood donation deferrals out of an abundance of caution. Individuals are asked to postpone their donation for 28 days following:
Travel to China and its special administrative regions, Hong Kong and Macau, as well as Iran, Italy and South Korea;
Diagnosis of COVID-19, contact with a person who has or is suspected to have the virus.
As the situation evolves, the Red Cross will continue to evaluate all emerging risks in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and industry partners to determine if additional intervention strategies are needed. Together, we stand ready to keep the American public informed and prepared.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities, March 10-31:
Cass County, NE
Murray
3/26/2020: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Conestoga High School, 42nd Street & Highway 1, Murray, NE
Plattsmouth
3/16/2020: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., VFW Post 2543 Plattsmouth, 510 1st Avenue, Plattsmouth, NE
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TUESDAY IS MARCH 17th,
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CASS COUNTY BUSINESS OWNERS,
CLICK THE FERRIS WHEEL BELOW!
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Be Sure to Check the State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property List - YOU Might Have Some Cash Coming to You!
Treasurer John Murante announced, “I encourage Nebraskans to check the Unclaimed Property Report for their own names and the names of their businesses, as well as the names of family members and friends. We may have property you are entitled to, and we want to get you your money,” Murante said.
“While the Unclaimed Property Report is a valuable way for the public to find out about any holdings they may be unaware of, I want to encourage everyone to check out our online database at www.NebraskaLostCash.gov, which is constantly updated.”
The 2020 Tabloid represents $22,786,778 in new unclaimed property reported since last year’s publication. The report will be published as a 28-page tabloid insert in 16 Nebraska newspapers, as required by State Statute.
The Nebraska Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division returned $13,663,918 in unclaimed property and paid 17,786 claims in 2019, up from 16,932 claims in 2018.
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Treasurer Murante, NEST 529 Cultivate Dreams for the Academic Future with Farm-Themed Photo Drawing
Six Young Nebraskans to Each Receive a $1,000 NEST 529 College Savings Plan Account Contribution
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The University of Nebraska - Lincoln has worked hard to bring updated information to farmers and landowners in regard to cash rent, leasing issues, best practices for negotiation, farm success and more.
Click the RED BARN above to read more!
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ATTENTION, ATTENDEES!
Cass/Sarpy County Department of Health on Monday advised us that we are ok to proceed with the scheduled community event at Plattsmouth VFW, however we do ask that anyone who is not feeling well, experiencing a cough, fever or any of the other symptoms that are related to Influenza, which is still circulating, or other similar virus’s, to please refrain from attending.
In addition, SENCA will not provide the Poverty Simulation during the event as it is a hands on, interactive activity.
The event will still begin at 1:00 p.m. with a brief discussion regarding information obtained from a recent Poverty Simulation training event. We will follow that with the Town Hall meeting that will help us identify community strengths, weaknesses, and top needs. Following a short break, Omaha Bridges out of Poverty representatives will provide insight to their program and answer any questions that might arise.
If you were planning on attending the event, we hope to see you there but understand that there will be some that are unable to attend for various reasons. For those still planning on attending, if you could send back a quick email response just so we can have an idea of how many are able to attend that would be terrific! Thank you!
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KEEP CASS COUNTY BEAUTIFUL (KCCB)
Click HERE to read more about what you want your home to look like, a 'trash to treasure' craft night, the upcoming electronic and recycling event, news about the Lowe's grant and the Great American Clean-up! Also learn how you can support KCCB while shopping any time of the year at smile.amazon.com!
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NEST529 “Why I Want to Go to College” Writing Sweepstakes Now Open
For the 18th year, Nebraska State Treasurer John Murante and the Omaha Storm Chasers will be sponsoring the “Why I Want to Go to College” writing sweepstakes, with entries due Friday, March 27, 2020.
This contest ends soon, so CLICK HERE to find out more.
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ARM YOURSELF with the FACTS
(By Patricia Zeigler)
The upcoming 2020 U.S. presidential elections are quickly approaching. November 2020 isn't all that far off. If you are not yet registered to vote, now is the time to do so. Cass County, NE residents can find registration information here: http://www.cassne.org/election.html
It's also time to do some serious research on ALL the candidates. Please do NOT get your information from social media, friends and acquaintances. Why would you choose to vote based on what you’ve heard ‘commentators’ say on TV and social media? ‘Commentators’ are paid a lot of money to often distort the truth and offer their own opinions. While it can, at times, be entertaining, many times, their point of view is far different from that of trained journalists and experts who are supposed to be reporting the facts.
Get useful, factual information directly from the source to help you make your ultimate decisions. You have the ability to do the research and the right to form your own opinions. Besides having the ability to vote being a great privilege, it is also your duty to vote knowing all the facts available to you.
Go to the candidate's own official website where they each, along with their own staff, publish their own plans, information and ideas for our future. You can sign-up to receive their emails, volunteer to help with their campaign and donate there, too, if you wish. Then, when you see and hear them on TV, compare that to what you read and hear on his or her own webpages.
Here’s the website for the Federal Election Commission, https://www.fec.gov/, so you can see how the campaign finance process works, along with other useful information. Type in your zip code and you can see who’s running for office in your local area.
As of 2020-03-09, the current presidential candidates and their websites are:
DEMOCRAT
Biden, Joe, https://joebiden.com/
Gabbard, Tulsi, https://www.tulsi2020.com/
Sanders, Bernie, https://berniesanders.com/
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REPUBLICAN
Trump, Donald, https://www.donaldjtrump.com/
Weld, Bill, https://weld2020.org/
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TEN YEARS AGO...
Click HERE to read about the Irishman's garden, the 'Living Last Supper' & Girl Scout cookies!
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DON'T STOP READING NOW!
SEE BELOW FOR LOTS MORE GOING ON!
EVENTS IN NEIGHBORING TOWNS:
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Performances: April 17-19 & 23-26
Six seemingly different stories unfold across a major city on a Friday
afternoon. As the stories unfold we see the tiny details that somehow connect each story to the next. In true Norm Foster style, Office Hours makes us laugh at our humanity. Office Hours is an unconventional race to quitting time. Mr. Foster also wrote Hilda’s Yard, the comedic hit from The Lofte’s 2018 season.
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Bring the family for a fun night of LIVE entertainment!
Come to dance or just sit back and enjoy the music!
UPCOMING SHOWS:
Saturday, March 21, Rayne McGill & Friends, 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 4, Nebraska Country Roads with Elaine Behrends, 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 5, COUNTRY GOSPEL SHOW, 2 pm
Saturday, April 18, Plum Tuckered Band, 7:30
Only $4 admission to shows for those over 13 years old. Younger kids admitted FREE!
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'2nd SUNDAY JAM SESSION':
Sunday, April 19, (due to Easter Sunday on 2nd Sunday),1 pm
We jam the 2nd Sunday of each month, at 1:00, except in May, (due to Mother's Day), when it's the 3rd Sunday, and sometimes April, (due to Easter).
Beginners are always welcome! Bring your instrument and a snack to share. Jam Sessions are FREE!
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For updates call 1-800-480-8797, ext. 211 or drop us an email at cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com.
Cornhusker Country Music Theater, 211 Main St, Louisville, NE, is a nonprofit, 501 c 3, organization
Like us on Facebook @ Cornhusker Country Music Theater.
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The pay rate for Cass and Otoe counties is $17.50 per hour plus mileage.
If you have any questions please contact Audrey at 402-366-9643.
2020census.gov/jobs
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"Rightfully Hers" Exhibit at Cass County Museum
Cass County Historical Society Museum has installed a popup exhibition from the
National Archives, "Rightfully Hers", commemorating the 100th anniversary of the
ratification of the 19th Amendment.
"Rightfully Hers" contains simple messages exploring the history of the ratification of the 19th amendment, women's voting rights before and after the 19th, and its impact today. Despite decades of marches, petitions, and public debate to enshrine a woman's right to vote in the constitution, the 19th amendment - while an enormous milestone- did not grant voting rights for all. The exhibit runs through May.
In conjunction with the exhibit, the Historical Society has installed a small exhibit about the woman's suffrage movement in Cass County from 1866 to 1920. The brown bag program series in March and April includes programs about the movement and notable women in Cass County history. Cass County Museum in open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00.
After April 1, the museum will also be open on Sunday.
"Rightfully Hers"was organized by the National Archives and Records Administration.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the National Archives launched a nationwide initiative and major exhibition that explores the generations-long fight for universal woman suffrage.The exhibition is presented in part by the National Archives Foundation through the generous support of Unilever, Pivotal Ventures, Carl M. Freeman Foundation in honor of Virginia Allen Freeman, AARP and Denise Gwyn Ferguson.
For additional information contact the Cass County Museum at 402-296-4770.
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TEXT DIET to 72727 or Click Here
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Beekeeping Workshop Sign-up here:
https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_06eNidmd00tlvQp
Find different workshops here:
https://entomology.unl.edu/bee-lab#tab3
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Participants will learn how to contribute to the musical conversation: what to play, and when to play. Enrollment is limited, and pre-registration is required. The fee is $20.00 per musician. To register, email Debby at debby@greenblattandseay.com.
Wednesday, March 18 - Friday, March 20, 9 AM - 12 Noon: sign up for 1 or 2 or 3 days of Celtic Fiddle Camp: for fiddlers, violists, mandolinists, guitarists, recorder players, and ukulele players.
On Wednesday, participants will be mostly reading tunes, using sheet music in standard notation. They will learn melodies, harmonies, and chords. Fiddlers will be improving their sight reading, and experiencing fiddling fun.
On Thursday, the emphasis will be mostly playing tunes by ear, so feel free to bring your recording gadgets. Sheet music versions of the tunes will be provided for you by the end of the day, just in case your ears need the help.
On Friday, we will be mostly jamming, modulating, singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, and playing fiddle related instruments.
To register, email Debby at debby@greenblattandseay.com.
Saturday, April 11, 1 PM - 3 PM, Schoolhouse Twin Fiddling Workshop, in The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, Enrollment is limited, and pre-registration is required. The fee is $20.00 per musician. To register, email Debby at debby@greenblattandseay.com.
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NOW HIRING!!!!!
·PT/FT Day, Evening, and Overnight C.N.A’s
·Weekend Baylor C.N.A’s
·Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN)
We offer free healthcare premiums for our full time employees, shift differentials, and competitive wages, full benefit plan, and paid time off. Call us at 402-234-2125 or apply online at wwwwww.louisvillecarecenter.com
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The Conestoga Backpack Pantry serves the Murray, Nehawka, Union and Beaver Lake areas in southeast Nebraska, although we will not turn away anyone in need. Food packs are placed in the childrens' locker at school to take home on the weekends, helping to sustain them until returning to school the following week.
Your kind donation of non-perishable food items can be made at Cornerstone Bank in Murray during business hours, Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm. We can also pick up your items, if you cannot drop them off. Call Jill at 402-660-3543 to make arrangements.
Some ideas are cereal, juice boxes, granola bars, cereal bars, pancake mix, peanut butter, jelly, tuna or chicken salad packs, fruit cups, raisins, cheese and cracker snacks, macaroni and cheese cups, etc. Keep in mind that some of the children are very young and are possibly 'preparing' their own meals. Easy to open containers are a good option for little hands.
Each time you shop, just pick up one thing and set it aside and after a few weeks, drop off your bag of items at the bank or church.
Thank you!
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The Sarpy/Cass Baby Café is opening soon! Baby Cafés are licensed sites run by trained staff that provide a high-quality standard of care for breastfeeding families. Please join us every Tuesday, starting October 1st, from 10am-noon, at the Sarpy/Cass Health Department for pregnancy and breastfeeding support. Learn more on our website at sarpycasshealthdepartment.org/maternal-and-child-health.
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Historian Harlan at Herban Coffee Lab
The second Saturday of each month, 10:00 am at Herban Coffee Lab, Plattsmouth, NE, 'Historian Harlan' will share stories of local characters from early last century. It's always interesting and interactive.
Come join us for some excellent coffee and local history!
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P.A.R.C. members get together Tuesday evenings at Plattsmouth's Burger King at 7 pm.
Monthly meetings the last Saturday of most months at Mom's Cafe in Plattsmouth, 8 am. (NO December monthly meeting.)
Click here or on the radio antenna logo above to read the latest newsletter and calendar.
For more info, contact Roger Behrns, rb55930@windstream.net or call 402-234-6775.
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The Sarpy/Cass Health Department offers free transportation assistance to women for their mammogram appointment. The service includes home pick-up, hospital/clinic drop-off, and return home drop-off.
Eligibility includes women age 40-75 years living in Sarpy or Cass counties.
Please call SC Health Department for more information, 402-537-6968.
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Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women in the United States. An estimated 108,000 new cases will be diagnosed each year. Regular colorectal cancer screenings can detect colorectal cancer early when the chances for cure are best. Because of this, the Sarpy/Cass Health Department is offering free fecal occult blood test (FOBT) home screening kits to both men and women between the ages of 50 and 74 years.
The screening kits are available at the Health Department’s office at 701 Olson Drive, Suite 101, Papillion, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (402) 537-6969 for more information.
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ATTENTION, VETERANS!
Do you need assistance? We're here to help!
Contact Cass County Veteran Service Officer
Email:
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Admin Assistant: Jacie Victor
Phone:
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ccvsoadmin@cassne.org
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BACK TO SCHOOL? GET YOUR GED!
IT ISN'T JUST FOR KIDS ANYMORE!
GED classes will resume near the same time as public schools in the fall. Call 402-296-3174 ext. 2315 for information.
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Hope's Closet Hours:
M - F, 10-4
Saturday, 10-3
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ARE YOU 55+
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LOOKING FOR PART-TIME WORK?
The following is an employment opportunity available to older adults in Cass County.
Experience Works is a national, non-profit organization funded by the US Dept of Labor to administer the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which assists people 55 and older in getting updated training to assist in returning to the workforce. This is a federally funded program and offers a no-cost employment service to older adults who qualify.
Once accepted into the program, individuals are placed in a training site in or near their community, where they gain on the job experience while working 20-21 hours/week at $8/hour.
We also help with skill assessments, computer training, resumes, cover letters, job search, etc.
The goal is that through the training and job search assistance we gain help older adults gain good jobs in or around their communities.
Stephanie MahonyEmployment and Training CoordinatorExperience Works, Inc.
1111 "O" Street Ste 205
American Job CenterLincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-441-1654Fax: 402-441-6038
stephanie_mahony@experienceworks.org
Nebraska Toll-free Number: 1-877-314-7526.
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