Platte River THE State Park IN Family Funeral Services Hammons CASSGRAM “To Honor a Lifetime of Memories” ISOFFERING EASYAFFORDABLE CARE & SCOTT LODGE RESTAURANT Summer Hours CREMATION SERVICES Saturday 8-2/Steak Night 5-8 www.hammonsfs.com Sunday 8-2 (Buffet 8-10:30/Lunch 11-2) 207 West H St. 132 N 4th St. Closed Monday Elmwood Weeping Water Open Tuesday-Friday 8-2 994-2424 267-5544 Friday 10/4/2013 FDIC COPPLE Chevrolet–GMC 234-2000 218 Main St. ‘05 Chevy Malibu Louisville, NE Maxx LT, 1 owner Was $7,980 Hours: Now $6,786 Member FDIC Drive-Up Hours “Serving You Since 1915” M-F 7:30-5pm (402) 234-2155 www.hsbonline.com CEDAR CREEK INN Monday-Taco Night DAILY LUNCH & Tues-Hamburger Steak DINNER SPECIALS Wed- Cheeseburger Meal CASSGRAM Archives and more at www.cassgram.com Today: partly sunny, a chance of thunderstorms after 4pm, severe storms are possible, south wind 15 to 25 mph, high 84. Tonight: thunderstorms ending, low 43. Saturday: partly sunny and breezy, high 54. Sunday: mostly sunny, high 60. Yesterday’s high: 82/Plattsmouth Thurs-Chicken Fried Steak airport. This morning’s low: 61. Sunset today is at 7:00pm. Sunrise Fri-Fish Fry Saturday is at 7:25am. 24-hour rainfall ending at 7am today: Newly Remodeled Rooms Sat-Homemade Mexican Plattsmouth (north) 1.19, Plattsmouth (southwest) .98, Beaver Lake and Hallways 1.10, Louisville 4.60, Nebraska City airport .63, Lincoln airport .63, Cedar Creek, NE 234-3632 Palmyra .98, Offutt AFB 2.88. Leibman Financial Services ****** Mark Leibman, President UNUSUAL OCTOBER WEATHER causes flash flooding and tree damage in Cass County — The early morning reports today did not list any 228 Main.com, Louisville NE 68037 tornado damage locally. The tornado sirens sounded in Cass County after radar indicated cloud (402) 234-2337 or (800) 550-6275 Investment advisory services Ice Cold 18-pack 12 oz cans rotation in the Elmwood area. Tornado reports had earlier been received from Bennett, Hickman and Palmyra south and east of Lincoln. offered through LPL Financial There was damage in and around those communities. Storm spotters A registered investment advisor had followed a tornado for about 10 miles. Member FINRA/SIPC WEEPING WATER 267-3215 Spotters from area fire departments were paged out and were keeping a close eye on the sky from Elmwood to Weeping Water to Murray as the National Weather Service alerted of possible tornadic activity in that Weeping Water lane of communities. The tornado warning was canceled about 11:30pm and replaced with a severe thunderstorm warning as the storm line became more defined and the front pushed faster through eastern Cass County with straightline wind gusts that downed trees in Plattsmouth and Murray. The HOT STUFF Special A reports of trees in power lines and downed trees blocking North 8th Large Pan Value Pizza 413 Elm Street Louisville Street in Plattsmouth were received immediately after the front went 108 N. Elm Weeping Water through. Power company and street crews were called out. $10 Law enforcement reports of flash flooding were received from several (Monday-Friday 5pm- 7pm) 234-3985 – 267-2485 locations in the county. . Hail fell in many areas of the county. Quarter size hail reports were & received. In some areas hail fell in two or three waves several minutes Upholstery Cleaners apart. Busch Light $10.99 SOAP SHACK ○Homemade Soaps & Lotions ○Redwing Stoneware ○Home Décor & Crafts Weeping Water Water 267-5228 Weeping 267-5228 Hall’s Carpet 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Truck Mounted Equipment THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER injured when he was struck by a car on Highway 34 near 190th Street in the Eagle area was in serious condition yesterday at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln. 64-year-old Danny E. Crownover of Unadilla was a flagman in a construction zone when he was struck by a car about 11:30am Wednesday. (See Thursday Cassgram for the full report.) Fast & Honest Bonded – Insured – Licensed Residential & Commercial 298-8198 CAROLE’S FIRE IN HOUSE EXTINGUISHED — Firefighters from Murray and Plattsmouth responded to a report of smoke in a residence at 1524 Trumball Terrace. Captain Steve Gdovic of Murray Volunteer Fire and Rescue said there was smoke visible from the house as units arrived about 8:30am Thursday. He said firefighters encountered a fire in a "Elevating Your and extinguished that. Omaha Public Power District was Rehabilitation to the Highest Level" room summoned to disconnect power. The investigation into the cause was Hwy 50 and Platteview Rd. underway yesterday afternoon. Springfield 253-3079 WEEPING WATER SUPER FOODS Fritos, Doritos & Cheetos CHECK 2 for HERE $5 Ballpark Frozen Beef FOEEKLY SPECIALS Patties $4.99/6pk (Save $2) Mon.-Sat. 8am-7pm State Fair Mini Corn Dogs Hours: Sun 10am-3pm $3.49/14pk (usually $4.29) Weeping Water Medical Center 204 N Randolph Street 402-267–5330 Community Memorial Hospital Syracuse, NE 402-269-2011 www.syracusemch.org FLOWERS & GIFTS Weeping Water 267-6020 B* DAZZLED Hair Studio & Tanning Salon 267-5274 LOCAL PLATTE RIVER LEVELS up about two feet this week — The water from the Colorado flooding several days ago just reached this area. After being under 3 feet for several weeks at Louisville the level reached 5.28 feet on Wednesday. The level started to drop but rose to just under 6 feet last night with the heavy rain in the area. There is no threat of flooding as flood stage is 9 feet. The reading at 4:15am today was 5.58 feet. THE LOFTE THEATRE Nunset Boulevard All Sorts of "Nunsense" Hijinks Oct. 12 – Oct. 27 Visit www.lofte.com HAPPY PAWS AND PETS AT THE PUMPKIN PATCH — The 7th Annual “Doggy Day” is Saturday (10/5). Bloom Where You’re Planted Farm (911 108th Street, rural Avoca) is going to the dogs for an event to benefit Happy Paws Animal Advocacy and the Plattsmouth Animal Shelter. Farm owners Terry and Teresa Lorensen are inviting visitors to bring their canine companions to the farm for a day of exercise and exciting farm sights and smells. Doggy admission is $5.00 and all doggy admission proceeds will be donated to the Plattsmouth Animal Shelter and Happy Paws. Donation jars will be in place so that even those who don’t bring a dog can still participate. Call 234-2553 for tickets MURRAY FIRE AND RESCUE OPEN HOUSE reminder — The annual event is Sunday (10/6) 11am to 3pm. (see Wednesday Cassgram) Healthcare that really cares. Call today for your appointment! 402-296-2345 www.CassFamilyMedicine.org 2011 Fiat 500c Convertible Come Take A Test Drive Only 23K mi Just Like New! $18,995 A clinic of OneWorld Community Health Care Centers 402-296-5000 www.GoProDodge.com We’re here to help you! Visit the Health Dept. link at www.cassne.org for useful information Call 3394334 Dept. of Health & Wellness 1622 Walnut Street - Syracuse Phone 402-269-2251 Skilled Nursing - Assisted Living Child Daycare Center Rick Williams Your Friendly Woodhouse Representative from Weeping Water -- You know Rick -He's Hannah’s & Michael’s dad 1-800-889-1893 -- Cell: 677-5854 rickthecarguy@woodhouse.com MARCIA’ S TOURS Our $5.00 Deal BRANSON A Great Lunchtime Value 11 to 4 November 7 – 10, 2013 There are 3 Great Choices & you get Fries, a Drink and a Sundae HAWAIIAN ISLANDS February 11 – 22, 2014 Plattsmouth Dairy Queen STOP IN AND ENJOY A COLD ONE WITH FRIENDS (402) 296-3356 HOMESTEAD CAFE N Park Ave, Murray 402-235-2235 Now serving Bud, Bud Open Daily Lt, Busch Lt, Corona, Dos Equis & Margaritas 7am-2pm Save on Gas Money AND get a new career started! Great Career Opportunities with Growing Local Companies near the Greenwood Exit. Multiple Production Jobs available NOW! These are contract-to-hire position so you can start a career! Call Express Employment at 402-420-5800 or go online to apply at www.lincolnne.expresspros Blake’s lot 177 Plattsmouth Keno April Keno Special: $1.00 5-spot pays $925 12 oz. Choice Top Sirloin with Potato, marcia’s tours Salad and Roll only $11.99 on Mondays KECKLER’S 402-234-2301 Since 1929 Now Open in Louisville Tires, Alignment, Brakes, Exhaust and more… Tues-Fri 9-5:30 / Sat 9-3 Breakfast-Lunch Specials Sandwiches, Paninis & Salads EAGER SIDING Roofing Siding Windows 800-383-1328 267-3255 Weeping Water TODAY’S QUESTION If you order ‘tete de veau’ off a French menu, you’d be ordering which part of a calf? A. head B. tail C. heart D. liver The answer is in the Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home ad box. FAMILY DENTISTRY Midwest Farmers Coop 1-800-245-5842 Retail Pet Foods/Products Farm and Acreage Supplies Daily Specials 11-2 F r es h Baked Subs 800-487-3484 Tacos on Tues and Fri Now Featuring Fontanini Pizza Matthew C. Neumann, DDS William Dabbert, DDS Liz Bakunas, RDH Weeping Water www.weepingwaterdental.com 267-2325 HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY — Weeping Water placings in the UN-Kearney High School Cross Country Meet on Monday: Michaela Horn -7th out of 167 runners; Jake Meeske 6th out of 188. HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL — Lincoln Christian def. Louisville 25-9, 25-10, 25-12 Malcolm def. Elmwood-Murdock 25-20, 25-21, Mead def. E-M 25-18, 25-10 Yutan def. Conestoga 25-20, 25-8, 25-17 HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL — Freeman 12 Conestoga 3 ****** -FOR RENT - 2-bedroom mobile home with a 2-car detached garage, all appliances, $600 per month. How Real Estate, 402-235-2124 -BAY HILLS STEAK FRY is Back! Saturday (10/5) will be the first Bay Hills Steak Fry for the season. The first Saturday of each month Bay Hills will offer a steak dinner with baked potato, lettuce salad and dinner roll all for only $9.95. Limited menu will also be available. Serving will be 5 to 8pm -CCI BAR & GRILL welcomes you to watch the Huskers take on Illinois this Saturday at 11am. Big Red Specials include $1.50 Busch Lights, $1 Corn Shell Tacos, and Red Hot Wings $6.50 a dozen. Like us on Facebook, CCI Bar & Grill in Cedar Creek. -CRUIZIN’ MAIN! Come down to Main Street in Plattsmouth today for the 10th Anniversary of Cruizin’ Main, a FREE ‘Show & Shine’ Car Show 59pm. Enjoy viewing hundreds of cars, food vendors, restaurants, shopping and live music by The Rumbles. Contact the Chamber Office at 402-2966021 for questions. (Please note:Parking on Main Street will be closed from noon until 11pm for the events. Please have all vehicles removed by noon today.) -AT THE V (Plattsmouth VFW) – 5:30pm Meals: Today- VFW will serve their famous tacos during Cruizin’ Main and there is Karaoke at 9pm. Mason Street Band plays Saturday (10/5). The All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast is 9am to 1pm Sunday. -DC’S WATERHOLE AND CRUIZIN’ MAIN today 5-9pm- Make sure and stop by DC’s Waterhole for a cold one- Domestic Draws $1, Domestic Beer $2 and $2 Well Drinks. Or grab a drink at the Entertainment Plaza and enjoy the Rumbles on stage at 7pm. 441 Main St., Plattsmouth, 2969980 -ESTATE SALE, 314 North 6th Street, Plattsmouth Saturday (10/5) 8:30am-5pm. The Last Day—Everything must go! -YARD SALE – Today and Saturday (10/5) 8am to 4pm, 1715 South 15th Street #31. Lots and lots of ladies clothes, jewelry, toys, kids clothes, collectable dolls, tools, turkey fryer and much miscellaneous. -CHICKEN BINGO is a breast cancer fundraiser put on by Jenz Salon. This is our third year and hoping for it to be our best. Stop by the salon to purchase your bingo number. We all know someone who has been affected by cancer. Help us help someone in need. -“BULLYING,” a symposium sponsored by Plattsmouth Toastmasters, is Saturday (10/5) at Plattsmouth Public Library at 11am. Open to the public. -85th BIRTHDAY CARD SHOWER – Elinor Mougey, 2219 Havelock Avenue, Union, NE 68455. -PJYA CHEER CLINIC for K-8th grade. Saturday (10/5) 12-3pm. Come join our girls for a fun afternoon of cheer & football. Lunch provided. Email pjyacheer@gmail.com for more information or to register. Registrations are $6. Clinic will be at the Plattsmouth Middle School track. -COWPOKE CHURCH sponsored by the United Methodist Churches in Weeping Water and Nehawka happens Sunday (10/6) in the barn at 7407 Knabe Drive. There is a pancakes and ham breakfast before a church service at 10am with guitars and many longtime gospel favorites. Bring a non-perishable food item or toiletry for the food pantry. (Take Havelock east off 84th Street between Weeping Water Road & Highway 34, follow the signs.) -SAFE KIDS CASS COUNTY — International Walk to School Day is Wednesday (10/0) in Plattsmouth. Parents are encouraged to walk to school with their Plattsmouth Elementary or St. John’s Elementary students. See the Safe Kids link about the event at www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org/ -KEEP CASS COUNTY BEAUTIFUL, Inc. is seeking a part-time Executive Director to manage the organization’s daily operations, public relations and volunteers. This position requires a motivated and high-energy personality, knowledge of the communities within Cass County, and a passion for environmental responsibility and enhancement. Send resume/cover letter to mindy@rushchipman.com. For more information see kccnb.org. EOE. -HELP WANTED: Full time HVAC apprentice installer position available. Company benefits include paid vacation, paid holidays, health insurance and simple IRA. Please contact Derby's Heating & Air @ 402-234-3115. -BAY HILLS GOLF CLUB is looking for part time clubhouse help. Applications available in the clubhouse, no phone calls please. -LOUISVILLE CARE COMMUNITY is seeking a Part-Time Personal Care Assistant for our Assisted Living Facility and a Part-Time Dietary Aide for our Nursing Home. Please apply in person or find the application online at louisvillecarecenter.com. HOME-STYLE COOKING “Party Room is available. Reserve it today!” 221 Main St. Louisville A “Contact us for all your catering needs” 234- FOOD To contact Cassgram: message - 298-8001 fax - 298-8001 email – cassgram@windstream.net