Plattsmouth Newsletter - October 31, 2012

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Heather, Tom, Candy and Odin Anschutz as the cast of the Karate Kid.

Chris, Susan and Nathan Frederick. (Angel and demons)

Robert, Kendra, Emmalynn and Cadence Green (Dr. Suess crew)

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Nathan Frederick, Nolan Pellan (Spiderman) and Odin Anschutz.

Please send pictures of your ghouls, goblins, and any fall pictures to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Voting in Cass County

Here are some important dates:

October 31 – Last day to request an early voting ballot to be mailed

November 6 – Election Day!! Polls are open from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Need to update your voter registration? CLICK HERE

Would you like to request and early voting ballot? CLICK HERE

Need to find out where you will go to vote? CLICK HERE

Would like to become a poll worker? CLICK HERE

The Election office has moved. It is now located at 201 Main Street, Plattsmouth. It is at the end of Main Street near the railroad tracks. White building with a Green roof. If you have an further questions please call the office at 402-296-9309.

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Auditions for "Leon's" at Lofte Community Theatre

One of the Lofte's most-loved shows is coming back for Christmas. The original script and score of "Christmas at Leon's" was written by Lincoln radio personality Mick Kovar and Lofte Theatre Artistic Director Kevin Colbert. Originally staged in 2010, the world premiere of "Christmas at Leon's," met with thunderous applause and huge audiences for the entire run.

The opening scenes of "Leon's" find a bus full of holiday travelers whom are stranded in a blizzard at a strange cafe in the middle of Nebraska. Each character is struggling with their own personal issues, but with some angelic help, soon all find the true meaning of Christmas. "Leon's" has touching songs and an honest midwestern feel so often missing from modern scripts.This is an open audition for all roles. Artistic Director Kevin Colbert encourages everyone who is interested in this production to please come to auditions on Monday, October 22 or Tuesday, October 23 at 7pm. Please bring a short, prepared song of no more than one minute in length. The rest of the audition will consist of cold readings from the script.

Rehearsals will begin in November and production dates are December 1, 2, 6-9 & 13-16. Those with questions should contact Kevin Colbert at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 402.234.2553.

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Upcoming Blood Drive

October 31, 2012

8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Conestoga High School

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HARMONICA WORKSHOP, IN THE OLD AVOCA, NEBRASKA SCHOOLHOUSE

David Seay, Master Artist with the Nebraska Arts Council, will be presenting a Harmonica Workshop on Sunday, November 11, at 2:30 PM in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. Each paid admission includes a free harmonica for those 6 years old or older. The workshop will include an introduction to the 10 hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C Major.

The concert will be downstairs in The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, and followed by light refreshments, and a jam session 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 and students. 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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.

Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34 and three miles east of Highway 50. For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, NE, 68307, or call 402-275-3221, or e-mail them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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The Sixteenth Annual Schoolhouse Fiddling Bee in Avoca, Nebraska, was enjoyed by a full house on Sunday afternoon, October 14, in The Old Avoca Schoolhouse.

Musicians from Bellevue, Bennington, Lincoln, Omaha, and Ord, competed and jammed with their fiddles, guitars, and recorders, for cash money and prizes. The judges had a difficult job, but managed to make wonderful decisions. The judges were Jim Durdin, from Clarinda, Iowa, and Alana Hux, from Lincoln, Nebraska.

In the Open Division, each fiddler had to play a hoedown, a waltz, and a tune of choice. The winners were:

First Place - Zachary Brom, from Omaha
Second Place - Mike Oneel, from Ord
Third Place - Fiala Peters, from Omaha

In the Singing Division, each fiddler has to play and sing a tune at the same time. The winner was Devin Cartwright, who was accompanied on the guitar by his Grandmother, Deborah Mosier.

In the Fee Fi Faux Division, each musician had to play a fiddle tune on an instrument that is not a fiddle. The winner was Sharon Roberts-Yuen, from Lincoln, who played Irish Washerwoman on the bass recorder, the alto recorder, and the sopranino recorder.

In the Hocus Pous Division, the fiddler had to play a tune using cross-tuning, sound effects, dancing, etc. The winner was Hanilla VanKirk, from Omaha, who played a fiddle tune while standing on one foot.

Next year, the 17th Annual Schoolhouse Fiddling Bee will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2013.

For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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