Cass County Recycling Program

Your Recycling Efforts Make a Difference!

  Lost Dog

"Our yellow lab "Gunner" has been missing since Nov. 15 he is an intact 90 lb. 3 yr. old male. Gunner is muscular with a large blocky head, his back is a darker yellow with a lighter shade on his underside. He was last spotted the evening he went missing around 22nd and F st in South Omaha. We share our lives with both of Gunner's parents and have had him since birth. He is our baby and our lives are devastated without him. We have tried everything our resources allow to find him. I have been on TV, in the newspaper [an article about him and in the want ads], craigslist, fliers and poster size signs. I've driven and walked hundreds of miles throughout the surrounding neighborhoods without any luck. We've even spoken to a pet communicator. We are convinced someone has him and either don't want to give him up or somehow haven't been reached by our efforts. If you are a pet owner or animal lover please help us spread the word. If everyone reading this would check in their own block, and then pass our story along to family members, co-workers, other students, people at church, even friends on Facebook asking them to check their own blocks and to also pass Gunner's story along, maybe then through the help of a caring community we will be able to bring him home. Any information leading to his safe return will be rewarded, held confidential, and greatly appreciated. We can be reached by email at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at: 402-203-7846 or 402-218-5332 Thank You!" 

Celebrate!   Bess Streeter Aldrich Birthday Open House

 Sun. Feb. 20 – 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Aldrich House, 204 East F St., Elmwood
 
Celebrate the author’s 130th birthday with cake, punch, and guided tours of her historic home.  Admission $5.00 adults, $3.00 children ages 6-12 (5 & under FREE).
 www.BessStreeterAldrich.org
 
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Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation
P.O. Box 167, Elmwood, NE  68349
 
Contact:   Executive Director Teresa Lorensen, 402-994-3855
                 Foundation President Anna Jamrog, 402-770-0854
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NINTH ANNUAL ALDRICH FOUNDATION SHORT STORY CONTEST

Original short stories by Nebraska authors are currently being accepted for the 2011 Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation’s short story contest.  

Story length should be 1,000-2,000 words (there is no minimum word requirement for the Intermediate category) and submissions should be written in the wholesome spirit displayed by Bess Streeter Aldrich in her works.  No essays, please. 
Prizes will be awarded at the annual Spring Banquet of the Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation.  Cash prize amounts are:  Adult:  1st Prize  $100.00,  2nd Prize  $50.00,  3rd Prize  $25.00.  High School (grades 9-12) and Middle School (grades 6-8):  1st Prize $50.00, 2nd Prize $25.00, 3rd Prize $15.00.  Intermediate School (grades 3-5): 1st Prize $25.00, 2nd Prize $15.00, 3rd Prize $10.00.   
Writers, please send a cover sheet with your name, address, e-mail address, phone number, title of story, and two copies of your story, one with your name and one without. Please include a line telling how you learned about the contest.  For students, add age, grade, school, and teacher’s name to the cover sheet.  Please enclose a SASE for return of contest results.  Stories will not be returned.  Families of Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation Board Members are not eligible.
The due date for submissions is the author’s birthday, February 17, 2011 (postmark date).  Send submissions to:  Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation, P.O. Box 167, Elmwood, NE  68349.  A complete list of rules can be found at www.BessStreeterAldrich.org.

 Cass County GOP Event

New Website www.CassNeGop.org

Small Business Expo & Craft Fair

Saturday, March 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church   36712 Church Road Louisville, NE 68037

Looking for vendors...
Please contact:
Teri McClun
402.234.4161
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News from the Plattsmouth Public Library

Tax forms are now available at the Plattsmouth Public Library.
There will be no Nebraska State Tax forms this year.  Call 1-800-742-7474 to request a form or go to http://www.revenue.ne.gov

Copies can be printed at the library .15c per page
 
Children’s Saturday Programs
All programs start at 10:00am
February 5         What’s in Your Pocket?
February 12       Valentines Day
February 19       Winter Gear
February 26       Popcorn Day    
 
Information on this summer’s “Big Read” program and tryouts for the play will be coming soon.

 Please welcome a new community editor in Plattsmouth!

"My name is Kendra Green. I grew up in a very, very, small town in Pennsylvania. I moved to Plattsmouth, Nebraska in July 2006. It was really one of the best moves I have made. I really do enjoy living here. One thing that I like about Plattsmouth is that it has such a 'home town' feel. The people in this city are just so nice and pleasant.

I married my husband, Robert in 2007. We also have a daughter, Emmalynn, who just turned 2. We decided to make Plattsmouth our home and purchased our first house. I work for Cass County, in the Election Office.

I am really honored to be able to serve as the editor for the Plattsmouth Newsletter! If you have a piece of news that you would like me to post in the newsletter, please send it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "

And of couse, email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to have any news or events added to the Union website / e-newsletter!

-Mindy