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I need to hear from YOU!

It was recently brought to my attention that I have not welcomed input from the community in the last couple of newsletters.  I apologize for this.  As always, I welcome any and all input from the community that I get.  I have started a new Letter to the Editor tab for people who would like to write in and post their opinions on things in the newsletter or things going on in our community.  I wanted to make sure there was a place for people to post their opinions.  I also welcome any news or announcements that you would like to send my way!  Due to a small town environment people that submit their input have a right to remain anonymous.

This isn't your normal newspaper, of course I am not  nor have ever said I was a professional reporter.  I took this position to let people in our community know what is happening in and around our community.  When I write about certain subjects to let people know the latest, you will probably see some of my opinion in those stories.  I try and make sure I report the facts though.  I guess if I ever become a professional reporter I will have to change my ways.  Until then, I will write about what I see and know.  I will also continue to ask for you input.
 
Eagle Newsletter - September 8, 2010

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What's New at Eagle Elementary:

I don't have too much report right now as I have had my hands full with work. 

A committee did meet to go over new by-laws for the newly developed Parents and Teachers of Eagle group.  The meeting was long but when the group walked away the by-laws were mostly complete.

The new before school procedures have begun for Eagle Elementary students.  One of the clubs students are able to join is the "Walk Across America" club.  All students at Eagle received a pedometer.  My own third grader was pretty excited about how many steps she was going to record in a day.  It was fun to see her so excited!

Parking still seems to be a problem both before and after school.  Several comments have been made that something needs to change.  A few suggestions were to have parents drop off in front of the school on 1st street, have the buses load and unload on the north side of the school like they do in the afternoon, have parents drop off on the north side of the school and have the kids walk around to the south side.....

As far as I know, leveled math (or lack of), consistant disapline procedures for school (RTP) and communicaton with parents are still  big concerns with parents.  These issues have not been adressed.  They cannot pushed aside.  It's going to take a lot of communication and working together to find solutions and compromises.

A committee organized by Heather Brown is looking into a program called "Safe Routes to School".  This program creates environments that encourage walking and biking to school.  It is taught that teaching kids to be heathly today helps them lead healthier lives as adults.  The goal of Safe Routes Nebraska (and the National Center for Safe Routes to School) is to provide funds for school and community groups to build safer routes to school.  These improvements include engineering solutions as well as safety training, awareness and strategies to encourage children to walk and bike to school safely. 

 

Letter to the Editor:

Eagle students are now beginning their 2nd week under Mrs. Heusman’s revised playground plan.

Thanks to parents with some common sense – at least 50% of Eagle students get to experience “free play” on their playground before school begins.

Of course, the other 50% sit in lines and simulate exercise by clicking their pedometers or are allowed to participate in clubs (reading, walking & breakfast).

I am still confused regarding the “safety concerns” which apparently led to the need for a new playground plan.  And a listing of other schools which also have children sit in lines before school may or may not be relevant – depending on the specific circumstances of each school (Example – long bus rides???).

At the Parent “Playground Meeting”, I thought parents provided an excellent alternative to address the potential “bullying” and/or “safety concerns” for kindergartners by suggesting the assignment of 5th grade “buddies”.  This solution would have benefitted both kindergartners and 5th graders, while still allowing “free play”.

Ironically, an article by John Rosemond (Parenting Columnist) appeared in the Lincoln Journal Star last week.  In his article, Mr. Rosemond wrote:

               Children “are overseen, supervised, directed and micromanaged from morning until night by well-intentioned adults who claim to care about children but seem to know nothing about childhood.  And so, the variable most lacking in the lives of children who currently live in the Land of the Free is freedom itself.

Eagle parents need to stay alert and continue asking questions about all aspects of their children’s education and learning environment.

Would prefer to remain annoymous.

 

 

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Give Blood!

Eagle Community Blood Drive

Monday, September 13, 2010


The American Red Cross Bus will be outside the community center from 3:00pm - 6:30pm

Call Chris at 781-2177 or log onto

www.redcrossblood.org for an appointment!


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.


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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.

 NEW BUSINESS OPENING IN EAGLE this week! 

Opening September 8th!

Inspire Nail Studio

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! 

 

Employment Opportunity at

Son Shine Child Care Center 

We offer…

*Competitive Wages      *Smiling Faces

*Exciting Days         *Paid Vacation Days

*And Much More

Son Shine Child Care Center, in Elmwood, is actively seeking full-time and part-time help. 

If you have past or current child care experience and would like more information contact Nicki Justesen at 994-2384.

 

 

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Destination Nebraska

Sep 18
Scotts Bluff Valley Fiber Arts Fair
Mitchell

Sep 25–26
Brownville Fall
Flea Market
Brownville
Sep 17–19     Yorkfest
York

Sep 23–27     Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo & Stock Show
Omaha

Sep 24–26     Nebraska’s Junk Jaunt
(along NE Hwys 11, 91 & 2)
Burwell and surrounding communities

Sep 25–26     Heritage Days
McCook

Sep 25–26     Lincoln Arts Festival
Lincoln

Sep 26     St. James Marketplace
Heritage Fest
St. James

Elmwood Christian Church “Walk and Worship”

Elmwood, NE [September 7, 2010]-  Pastor Mark Sheldon of Elmwood’s Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) recently announced his church’s implementation of “Walk and Worship,” Each Thursday night, those who are interested may meet at the Elmwood Christian Church at 7pm for a period of brief prayer and meditation followed by a stroll around the town or down the Mopac trail.  The church is located in Elmwood on 5th Street, just across from the city park. 

“We want to be a church that is active in the community.  We want to get out there and share the Gospel in a way that appeals to everyone.  Hopefully we will be joined by several people who want to be thankful for God’s gifts while enjoying them at the same time!”

Participation in the Thursday night Walk and Worship is free and open to everyone.  A long and a short route will be made available.  The church plans to hold the Walk and Worship sessions as long as the weather allows.  Questions about Walk and Worship may be directed to Pastor Mark Sheldon at (402) 944-2355  

The Mission of the Disciples of Christ is to be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and serving from our doorsteps "to the ends of the earth."      - Acts 1:8

I need to hear from you!

As always, I welcome your opinions, thoughts, ideas, news and announcements!  If you have a birthday, anniversary or special occasion, please let me know.  If you have a Letter to the Editor that you would like posted on the next newsletter, send it in.  If you have news from or about our community, make it known! 

I welcome any and all news and information about our community to get you involved and keep you involved.

Terra Westerholt

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"Parent of seven kids"

Letter to the Editor,

I love the newsletter and enjoy seeing all the photos and hearing what is new.  I am sure it is a lot of work so thank you! 

I never knew there was a school meeting about the changes at the elementary school, but I agree that this change to not allow the kids to play at the playground in the morning seems a bit over the bend.  Sure if we let our kids play they may get bumps and bruises.  Maybe one of them will break an arm or get their feelings hurt, but that’s life.  So there isn’t a nurse on duty.  You could throw a rock at the fire station and the on call EMT’s from the playground. 

At this point my children are so protected from the real world I am afraid of what will happen to them when they actually have to join it.  Now instead of letting them play on the playground and get some exercise we are telling them to line up and wait.  Without the playground equipment to keep them occupied I am sure none of them will get in trouble (dripping sarcasm)

This change is just plain silly and it makes our administrators look even more unprofessional when they make the changes last minute without an alternate plan in place.

Heather H. Sams

Parent to seven kids – six of whom lived through playing on the playground before school without a nurse.  Some of whom were probably tortured by their older brothers and sisters and lived to tell about it!