Monday night storm
Most of Eagle residents came through Monday nights storm with minimal damage. There were a lot of people dealing with water in their houses, branches and trees down and damage to property. Most of the damage occured east of Eagle. Elmwood/Murdock and Alvo were a few of the communities that received the brunt of the storm.
Safe Routes To School
Heather Brown, member of the Eagle PTE is working to come up with a way for the kids in Eagle to be able to walk or bike to school safely. She is working with the Village Board and Safe Routes Nebraska through the Nebraska Department of Roads.
Punt Pass Kick!
Jacob and Paige Stroh participated in the Punt, Pass, Kick competition in Waverly. Paige won 1st place in her age group and will be headed to state in York on 10/2!
Space for Lease in Eagle on Mainstreet!
Teri Kreifels
Senior Associate
Grubb & Ellis Pacific Realty
300 North 44th Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68503
Main: 402.467.1234 ● Direct: 402.467.7005 ● Fax: 402.467.3456
Play Ball!
Adult softball has been in session for 4 weeks now taking one for Labor Day weekend. Men and Women over the age of 18 from in and around the Eagle area have been catching, throwing and running on Sunday afternoons! Of course SOME of us have been "catching" our breath, "throwing" out our backs and "running" to our doctors Monday morning! All in all it's been fun not only playing but watching the other teams as well. Come on out Sunday afternoons anytime from 12:30 - 4:30 to cheer on your favorite team (we could use the encouragement)!!
Letters To The Editor
Letter #1:
Not being in on the know within Eagle and at the school I like reading what's happening in our village.
In the past few weeks I've attended a few PTE meetings to which I've found these sessions to be a cooperative interaction between the PTE members and school administration. However I have noticed something missing. There seems to be a disconnect between parents and school administration. All we want is what is best for our children. If the teachers have their "Wish Lists" they should send those to the PTE for review. These lists shouldn't be sent nor have to be sent "up the ladder" for approval.
When our eight year old daughter was two I was told we would love the Eagle Elementary School - which we did. However over the last few years we seen some rather interesting changes. Now - with over 20 years of management and 8 of those years being executive level management I know all about putting one's stamp on their new job. Sometimes those "stamps" are made just to be made and other times they are made with the best of intentions. In all sometimes not changing what is working is the best of all solutions. Sometimes it takes time, trial and error, and conviction to see the light when making a change(s).
We had an issue with the kids being able to play before school that was taken away from them in a free form context. However the kids are able to play after school without an issue or reservation. Really? The compromise was good. But was the change necessary?
We have a great school and one the students seem to love. With improved communication between to the parents from the administration we can have the best school in the state. Let's have that be our goal from here on out. In that, let's do whatever means are offered and necessary to get there.
Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
Ken Peterson
Letter #2:
Dear Editor,
For me, the most enjoyable aspect of the EagleNebraska website is the opportunity to see pictures of all the students I taught. They grow up so fast, but I still recognize each one, and it brings back fond memories of classroom experiences. It's just fun finding out what kids are doing over the summer. I wish I'd had an opportunity to see pictures of summer activities when I was still teaching. It would have provided me with many "starter…" ideas for those "reluctant" writers I encountered during the school year!!
I've also found the your editorials/articles informative and well written. Surely, most individuals have enough "common sense" to separate opinion from fact. As I recall, that skill is first taught in 2nd grade and continues to be reviewed at all grade levels until graduation from high school. Personally, my expectations for a community website and the Lincoln Journal Star are different. I just appreciate that someone is willing to take the time and energy to provide this service to a community.
I would like to see more letters to the editor. Heather Sams' & Ken Peterson's letters were excellent.
Our country is special because everyone has the opportunity to express opinions. We are so fortunate to have "freedom of press"! We may not agree with one another, but everyone has the right to speak up. Good ideas develop into "Great Plans" when all "sides" have equal opportunity for expression. If it feels "strange" or "uncomfortable" to be reading "opinions" about school issues on a community website, perhaps this is occurring because open dialogue, discussion and compromise are not taking place at the "planning" level…just "my opinion".
AJ Cassel (786-2098)
Eagle Elementary
If you have a 3rd through 5th grader you should be asking how math is going. As of this year Eagle Elementary no longer offers leveled math. Leveled math doesn't just effect kids who need extra help but those who are doing well and can move at a faster pace. When you have everyone in one class doesn't that also take time from the kids who wouldn't otherwise needed help but who aren't ready to move ahead either. My daughter says it's difficult to learn because there are so many kids who don't pay attention. She explained that was why three of her classmates get moved out so that it's a smaller class and those three are the ones who need help with math. Her and her peers are also waiting for a few more kids who are really good at math get moved out because they did last year.
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) was adopted by every state in the United States. This program again not only addresses those that need help in a subject but those who can advance faster than their peers. Without organization and communication with administration, teachers, students and parents, how are these things getting figured out?
Communication. What happened to it? I am asking because I don't get half of what I use to brought home from school. My daughter was dissapointed that she forgot to work on her speech to run for student council. I would have helped remind her had I known anything about it. Is this because we have cut back on paper so much? If so, can we communicate through email? Just a thought. It has to be equally hard if not worse for the teachers.
I would suggest talking to your kids and asking them specifically about things you are questioning. Eveyone has a voice, some of us are just louder. What are you hearing? What are your thoughts? What are your suggestions? Give me your words and I will give them a voice.
Step Up for Down Syndrome!
Many of you probably already know Natasha and James Dobbins. They have two beautiful children Lily and Jimmy "Buddy". Buddy was born with Down Syndrome as well as other complications. He had open heart surgery on August 3, 2009. He had complications from a nicked lymph node...which caused what they called a chylothorax with plural infusion. Which means they nicked the lymph node and that caused the lining of his right lung to fill with fluid and lipils, which collapsed his right lung. They have dealt with apnea monitors, oximeters, oxygen, prescription formula, feeding tube and all kinds of stuff.
Natasha Dobbins is setting up a team for the Step Up for Down Syndrome. Team Bubba! Let's get Eagle together for this little boy!
This year's one-mile, 9th annual Step Up for Down syndrome Walk, hosted by the Down Syndrome Association for Families, will take place - rain or shine - Saturday, October 2, 2010.
WHERE: Across from the Barrier-Free Playground
Antelope Park (near 30th & A) in Lincoln, NE
WHEN: Registration and Festivities begin at 8:00 a.m.
Walk started at 9:30 a.m.
WHO: This is a family event, so strollers and wagons are welcome.
No pets, bikes, or roller blades are allowed.
The link to make $ pledges to TEAM BUBBA. https://www.dsafnebraska.org/pledge.php?team_id=162 for every $150 that is donated under his team name (up to 3) there will be a sign put up along the walk with a fact about Down Syndrome and his little picture on it. So every little bit helps. Donation jars have been placed around town in order to collect.
Inspire Nail Studio NOW OPEN!
Stop in and see Julie!
500 S. 4th St.(lower level, rear entrance)
phone:402-560-0417
Hours: tuesday-saturday 9am-6pm
(evening appointments available)
Prices:
Spa Manicure-$15 Spa Pedicure-$18
Full Set Acrylics-$25
Fill-$15
Pariffin Dip-$5
Nail Art-$2-$5 per nail
Gift Certificates available!
Call and make an appointment today!
This is an invitational Contest Open to All the Surrounding Communities
Teams, Businesses, Organizations, Politicians? (no religious or political statements)
Editors, please spread the word and indicate if yours is an Eagle, Elmwood, Springfield or Cedar Creek or Unadilla Scarecrow
This event gets bigger and bigger each year and attracts regional even some international attention!www.BestScarecrow.com
This is an amazing amount of fun, and it really draws out the most creative creations - and gets your business or organization special attention!
Lets this special autumn rivalry off to a great start!
May the Best Scarecrow Win!
"SPIRITS & THE STARS"
PLATTSMOUTH, NE - "SPIRITS & THE STARS", a Plattsmouth Main Street Association fundraiser, will be held at Slattery Vintage Estates, 8925 Adams, just west of Nehawka, Nebraska on Saturday, September 18. Join us for an evening of wine/beer tasting and stargazing.
Wine and beer tasting (optional $5), fall soups and specialty sandwiches also available for purchase, and live music by "Entropy" (unplugged, alternative folk music) begin at 6pm. Stargazing at 7:30pm will be provided through multiple telescopes set up on the vineyard hillside by the Omaha Astronomical Society. Members of the Society will be on hand to guide you through the night sky. Door donation is $10 per person. Everyone is invited to attend.
In case of rain or complete cloud cover, the event will be held on Sunday, September 19. Check www.plattsmouthmainstreet.com for weather updates. For driving directions, go to www.SVeVineyards.com.
PAID FOR IN PART BY CASS COUNTY TOURISM
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TEE OFF FOR A VET!
The second annual Legacy Veterans Garden Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, October 2nd and you are invited! Bring your own foursome, or partner up with fellow golfers at the course. Either way you are sure to have a great afternoon while you raise money for the Veterans Memorial planned for the campus of the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home in Bellevue.
The Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Tregaron Golf Course, 13909 Glengarry Circle, in Bellevue, NE. Check-in begins at 12:30 am with a shot gun start at 2 pm. An Awards Dinner will follow at 7:30 pm at Tregaron. Registration is $100 per golfer or $400 for a foursome. Registration includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, the chance to win great prizes and an invitation to a steak dinner at the Awards Celebration.Holes can be sponsored for $50 each. Sponsors are also invited to donate merchandise as flag prizes.
To register for the golf tournament please visit www.lvgnebraska.com or for more information, contact Aimee Middleton at aimeemiddleton@msn.com or call 402-672-5050.
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