There will be raffle tickets for sale for $1 for the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Brantley Gilbert concert April 30 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. This will support Eagle Fire and Rescue in raising money for a power loading cot system. Reach out to anyone in Eagle Fire and Rescue Department for more details.
It's time to Sign Up for the Fun Night!
*NEW this year. Sign Up for a time slot by March 1st and we will be giving out a FREE game wristband for every family who has a volunteer (limit one per family)! You can note this on your presale signup form.*
To sign up to volunteer CLICK HERE.
Press Release
For Immediate Release, February 19 2016
By John Harrington, WebKid Mobile Marketing, webkid.com
Village of Greenwood Nebraska Approves New Technology for Critical Alerts
Greenwood, NE – At a regular meeting of the Village of Greenwood Council of Trustees, February 10, 2016 the Council approved a project to implement Critical Alert Messaging to subscribers for the Village of Greenwood. The project will provide critical alerts for any clear and present public safety issue as defined by the Council. The alerts are delivered directly to the cellular phone or Mobile Device of the subscriber that is in an area of cellular service, and does not require the power grid to or the Internet to accessible or to be in operation. Alerts are not dependant upon a third party, and provides the Village of Greenwood complete control of their Critical Municipal Messaging.
Greenwood is the fourth municipality to adopt this technology in Nebraska. Other villages in Cass County to implement Critical Municipal Alerts include Elmwood, Murray and Eagle. The critical alert messaging technology is an enhancement to and does not replace any of the existing emergency response such as sirens and 911 calls. John Harrington of WebKid states,
“The Critical Alert Message System is a simple, yet valuable enhancement to current emergency response procedures. It is an add-on to the systems already in place. Text messages are delivered very rapidly and recipients will open and read a text message over 93% of the time within 90 seconds. That rate is much higher than email or any other delivery method.”
Harrington also emphasizes that each municipality will be in complete control of managing when a message is sent, and what the message says.
To subscribe to the service, any user with a cell phone can send a text message with the word “68366” (which is the zip code for Greenwood) to the phone number 28748. The software behind the WebKid technology automatically registers the phone number to send out future critical messages to that phone, such as tornado warnings, and public safety information. A subscriber can also enroll by entering their cell phone number on the Village of Greenwood website at www.GreenwoodNebraska.com in the Village Section
Harrington is quick to point out that the technology follows CTIA federal regulations to allow subscribers to “shut it off” by texting the word “STOP” to the same phone number – 28748.
WebKid uses the licensed 5 digit number 28748 solely for the purposes of municipal alerts. WebKid also provides messaging services for commercial and organizational purposes such as promotions, contests, church organizations, clubs, and real estate agents using licensed 5 digit number 72727
When using text messaging services such as provided by WebKid, text messaging fees may apply to the owner of the phone, based on the service the user has with their phone provider, such as Verizon or Sprint. Unlimited TEXT messaging is often provided for free by the phone carrier.
About the Village of Greenwood, Nebraska
Greenwood is a village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. As of the census of 2010, there were 568 people, 223 households, and 155 families residing in the village.
About WebKid and Nebraska Community Websites
John Harrington and his wife Irina are owners of WebKid Mobile Marketing and Nebraska Community Websites as well as additional technology companies. Harrington, until recently, was a resident of Louisville Nebraska and has been investing in technology for rural development since 1998. His company provides websites to every community in Cass County Nebraska as well as other communities. Nebraska Community Websites distributes Community Information newsletters weekly online to over 25,000 subscribers via email, social media and SMS.
Contacts
Village of Greenwood
Greenwood, NE 68366
Phone: 402-789-2300
Fax: 402-789-2323
E-mail: villageclerk@windstream.net
John Harrington
WebKid Mobile Marketing LLC www.Webkid.com
Toll Free: 866-932-4774
Fax: 866-738-9866
John@Webkid.com
St. John the Baptist School, an elementary Catholic school in Plattsmouth, currently has job openings in its After School Child Care Program. The after school care program provides parents with a safe and familiar environment for their children after school hours.
After School Care Director
Position is responsible for coordinating after school care for school-aged children.
After School Care Teacher
Position is responsible of caring for school-aged children after school hours.
Must be able to work after school hours: Monday-Friday, 3-5:30 p.m.
For required qualifications, please see holyspiritplattsmouth.com or call 402-296-6230. To apply, contact Mrs. Linda Isaacson, Principal, 402-296-6230.
Church Secretary
Looking for someone who would like some Extra Money
10 to 15 hours a Month at $10.00 an hour
Looking for a Person who has computer skills and is familiarwith Microsoft Office Products – Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint. A Person with an eye for detail.
Responsibilities – helping to prepare Bulletins, PowerPointSlideshows all for Sunday Morning Worship Service and our Monthly ChurchNewsletter.
Hours are Flexible
Please Submit Resume to
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
220 Kansas St.
Murdock NE
402-867-3191
Pastor Joan Frenzel 402-310-3015
Email – murdockumc@windstream.net
The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley has announced that it will hold its annual meeting and volunteer recognition event on Sunday, February 28 at 2pm. 2016 marks the 40th season for the theater and this year is being touted as the “Ruby Jubilee.”
The Board of Directors invites anyone who has volunteered their time (ushers, parkers, actors, set-builders, etc.) made a donation or even attended a show over the years. This is a family-friendly event and children are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Lofte Artistic Director Kevin Colbert says, “The memories of the last forty years are like a tidal wave, so many people, so many stories and so much history. However, my greatest satisfaction is seeing the family and friends of a performer rush the stage after a show and tell an actor how much they enjoyed a performance. It’s a feeling of self worth that can last someone a lifetime.”
Lofte Treasurer Ken Patry will present financials. Ticket Booth Manager, Jean Colbert will give an attendance report. Elections will be held for board vacancies. Kevin Colbert will review 2015 and present previews of 2016 and 2017 seasons. The Lofte will also acknowledge the three most valued volunteers for the past year.
The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be hosting a special "Schoolhouse Celtic Fiddling Camp", for fiddlers, violists, mandolinists, guitarists, and ukulele players. Music from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales will be featured. The sessions will be led by championship fiddler and author, Deborah Greenblatt. Each participant will receive a copy of Deborah's latest publication, the Celtic Fiddler's Song Book.
The camp will be on Wednesday, March 9 - Friday, March 11, from 9 AM to 1 PM. You can sign up for 1 day, or 2 days, or all 3 days.
On Wednesday, participants will be mostly reading tunes, using sheet music in standard notation. We'll be learning melodies, harmonies, and chords. You will be improving your sight reading, and experiencing fiddling fun.
On Thursday, we 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.
One day: $60.00
Two days: $110.00 ($55 per day)
Three days: $150.00 fee for 3 days. ($50 per day)
For more information, and to register, click on the following link:
http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddle_camp_signup-celtic.shtml
Enrollment for the "Schoolhouse Celtic Fiddling Camp" is limited. E-mail Deborah (debby@greenblattanseay.com) if you have any questions.
Irish Music Concert
Greenblatt & Seay's Schoolhouse Performance Series features a concert of Irish music on Sunday, March 13, at 2:30 PM, in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. Greenblatt & Seay & Friends will be singing and playing a variety of instruments, including fiddle, pennywhistle, folk harp, guitar, hammered dulcimer, and recorders. Traditional Irish tunes will be featured, along with some Greenblatt & Seay originals inspired by the great Irish traditions.
Greenblatt & Seay have been playing and singing together since the night they met, decades ago. Their performance on March 13 will include the championship fiddling styles of Deborah Greenblatt, and the fancy whistle-playing of David Seay.
The concert will be downstairs, and followed by light refreshments, and a chance to chat and even jam with the performers. Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34.
Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens, and $1.00 for children. Seating is limited.For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska, 68307, or call 402-275-3221, or e-mail them at debby@greenblattandseay.com.
The historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse was built in 1925, and has been the home of the Schoolhouse Performance Series since 1990. Music lessons, workshops, fiddle camps, and field trips are offered by Schoolhouse residents, Greenblatt & Seay, and are available by appointment.
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