Before you go to bed this Saturday night, turn your clocks back one hour.
COUGARS' 2011 FALL SPORTS
(TBA = 'To Be Announced')
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
11-4 DISTRICT FINALS TBA
11-10, 11, 12 STATE TOURNEY TBA
PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY/ALL SCHEDULES ARE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
CONTACT SCHOOL FOR UPDATES.
The Murray Village Board meeting minutes are now posted and you can read the latest by clicking on the 'Village Office' tab above.
RECYCLE SCHEDULES for MURRAY, NEHAWKA & BEAVER LAKE
The CASS COUNTY GOING GREEN recycle trailer will be located on these dates
in the following towns:
Now - Nov. 4, Murray & Nehawka
Nov. 5 - 11, Beaver Lake
Nov. 19 - 25, Murray & Nehawka
Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, Beaver Lake
Dec. 3 - 9, Nehawka
Dec. 10 - 16, Murray
Dec. 17 - 23, Beaver Lake
Dec. 24 - 30, Nehawka
Dec. 31 - Jan. 6, Murray
(Murray will also continue to have the recycle bin located behind Town Hall every day,
but this is for Murray residents' use only.)
Donate Blood and Give Thanks to Those that Have Served
During November, a time to give thanks and honor Veteran’s Day, the American Red Cross
invites eligible blood donors to give blood and honor those who have served the country in the
Armed Forces.
The American Red Cross serves more than 3,000 hospitals nationwide, including many Veterans
Affairs Medical Centers. Currently all blood types are 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, especially in emergency situations.
Another way to honor military personnel is by making a contribution to support American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF), which offers resources for deployed service members and their families, provides emergency communications and supports hospital outreach and veterans programs.
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. 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 generally in 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
Governed by volunteers and supported by giving individuals and communities, the American Red Cross
is the single largest supplier of blood products to hospitals throughout the United States. While local hospital needs are always met first, the Red Cross also helps ensure no patient goes without blood no matter where or when they need it. In addition to providing nearly half of the nation’s blood supply, the Red Cross provides relief to victims of disaster, trains millions in lifesaving skills, serves as a communication link between U.S. military members and their families, and assists victims of international disasters or conflicts.
Upcoming blood donation locations in CASS COUNTY:
11/7/2011, 1:00 pm- 6:30 pm, Weeping Water High School, 204 W O Street, Weeping Water
11/14/2011, 2:30 pm- 7:00 pm, Elmwood-Murdock High School, 300 Wyoming, Murdock
Cass County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program Welcomes
The Cass County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is proud to announce that four new CASA Volunteers were sworn-in by Judge John Steinheider on Wednesday October 19, 2011. A brief reception was held following the ceremony to wish the new CASA Volunteers well in their advocacy for Cass County’s abused and neglected children. The new CASA volunteers are Leslie Duvall, Denice Eaton-Heim, Karen Muhvic and Marcia Nickels.
Currently there are a total of 49 Cass County children who are under the jurisdiction of the court because of abuse and/or neglect. 32 of those 49 children are being advocated for by only 14 Cass County CASA volunteers. Children range in age from a few months to 18 years old. Many of the children live unsettled lives waiting for their parents to solve the problems that brought the children to the attention of the authorities, and under the courts jurisdiction.
CASA volunteers usually work with one case at a time. They get to know the children well and write reports for the Judge, making recommendations about what would be best for the child. They become a stable, reliable presence in the child’s life during a very difficult time, and advocate for the child to have a safe and permanent home as quickly as possible.
The Cass County CASA program was started in 2005. CASA volunteers are ordinary people doing an extraordinary thing by having an impact on the lives of abused and neglected children. Most volunteers donate about 2 hours per week (or 8 hours a month) and all training is provided. Our next training class will begin in March 2012.
If you are interested or want more information, please call or e-mail Angie Neumiller, Program Director at 402-296-9520 or casa@cassne.org.
Additional information can be found at www.nebraskacasa.org or www.nationalcasa.org.
Pictured left to right: Leslie Duvall, Denice Eaton-Heim, Judge John Steinheider, Karen Muhvic and Marcia Nickels.
The mission of the Cass County CASA Program is:
To provide court-approved volunteer advocacy to abused and neglected children in order to provide a safe, permanent, nurturing home for every child it serves. The goal of the program is to represent the best interests of all abused, abandoned, and neglected children as appointed in conjunction with the court system in Cass County.
BREMEN TOWN MUSICIANS
The Sleepy Sheep Open House
Saturday, November 5th 2pm-5pm
214 Maple Street
Louisville, NE
Join The Sleepy Sheep in her first open house event! If you've ever been curious about cloth diapers and wool covers but have been too intimidated to give it a try, this is for you! At 3pm The Sleepy Sheep will be demonstrating how easy it is to care for and use wool soakers as diaper covers! She will handing out one size fits most upcycled t-shirt fitted diapers as testers (LamBums) and Binky Clips (LamKlips) will be sold as well.
Danni Lee Baby Boutique is scheduled to make an appearance! Check out their Facebook Page: The Sleepy Sheep for more info!
Find Danni Lee Baby Boutique on Facebook too!
Nebraska Tops Rankings!
4th Nebraska, Gallup-Healthways State Well-Being Index. Nebraska showed the biggest gains in well-being ranking from 2009 (25th) to 2010 (10th) moving up to the top 5 in 2011. Scores were derived from an average of six sub-indexes which individually examine life evaluation, emotional health, work environment, physical health, healthy behaviors, and access to basic necessities.
1st Omaha, 10 Best Value Cities for 2011, Kiplinger
Lincoln lands on 10 Best Places to Retire in 2012 rank for Place to Launch a Second Career, US
News and World Report.
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Nebraska Medical Center Signs Agreement with
Responds to International Hospital Needs for Customized Healthcare Training Programs
In its ongoing strategies to develop customized training and educational programs and to build closer
collaborative programs with 119 partners in 44 countries, The Nebraska Medical Center (TNMC)
completed a series of customized training and educational programs for 29 healthcare providers of
the King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Dammam (KFSHD), Saudi Arabia, which were sponsored by the
Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM).
at TNMC, Mohammed A. Alomar, Ph.D., assistant cultural attaché for Academic Affairs of SACM, Farid Awanes Tashjian, senior advisor, Medical Residency Programs of SACM, and Nizar Mamdani, executive director of International Healthcare Services of TNMC, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitatebringing more Saudi Arabian students and healthcare professionals to TNMC and its affiliated Midwestern institutions.
TNMC’s unique approach to international healthcare professional training and education is designed to
give international organizations a true competitive edge, while improving patient outcomes at their institutions.
For more information on TNMC’s international programs, contact Nizar Mamdani at 402-559-3656.
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Nebraska Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop
The Nebraska Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop will be held January 31-February 1 at the Sandhills Convention Center in North Platte. Learn how to transform acres into new tourist attractions, gain the latest industry know-ledge, hear fresh marketing ideas, uncover greater financial opportunities, and network with potential partners.
For more information or to register, go to www.VisitNebraska.gov/industry or call Tom Tabor at 402-326-1587 or Karen Kollars at 308-249-3220.
Read more at THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
www.neded.org
The Otoe County Genealogical Society will hold its November 10th meeting at 7:00pm at the Unadilla Community Library at 770 G Street in Unadilla, Nebraska.
Our guest speaker will be Roy Smith of the Cass County Historical Society who will discuss the history of Cass County Cemeteries.
All are welcome to attend.
ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL
perform that classic fiddle tune, Orange Blossom Special. This wonderful piece encourages
improvisation, giving the fiddler opportunities to make their fiddle sound just like a train.
Schoolhouse, Avoca, Nebraska.
Pre-registration is required, enrollment is limted, and there is a $20.00 fee.
For more info, or to register, call 402-275-3221, or send an e-mail to debby@greenblattandseay.com.
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