Union Community Newsletter - Summer 2017

Beaver Lake Beach 5k and 1 mile FUN RUN

https://runsignup.com/Race/NE/Plattsmouth/BeaverLakeBeachParty5kFunRunand1MileWalk

Saturday Aug 19th Come join us for a 5k Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk to benefit the Murray Fire and Rescue Department. Enjoy the beautiful Beaver Lake scenery and wear your best BEACH costume. There will be AWARDS for the top 3 male runners, top 3 female runners, and the best beach costume adult and child. This event is sponsored by Karen Kielian with Keller Williams Realty. There are two options to pick up your race packet. You can pick it up the day of the event or on August 17-18th from 9:00-5:00pm at the Keller Williams Reality office at 2016 8th Avenue, Plattsmouth, NE. You may also sign up for the race the day of the event at the 8:00am check-in.

CASA Volunteer Recruitment

Cass Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is currently recruiting CASA advocates to speak up for the best interest of abused and neglected children in Cass County.  The next training session is scheduled to begin October 1 and will run for five weeks.  The training consists of 15 hours of online training and 15 hours of in-person training.  We are also seeking male volunteers for this class as over 60% of our CASA children are males.  If you are interested, please contact Debbie Green at (402) 296-9521; email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or if you would like to learn more information about our program, please visit www.casscasa.org

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Debbie Green

Volunteer Coordinator

Cass County CASA

402-296-9521

Fax:  402-296-9518

www.casscasa.org

FROM: Cass County CASA Program
Cass County Courthouse
346 North Main Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048

CONTACT: Debbie Green
Telephone: 402-296-9521
Fax: 402-296-9518
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cass County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program Welcomes Two New Volunteers

The Cass County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is proud to announce that two new CASA advocates were sworn-in by Judge John Steinheider on June 30, 2017. The new CASA advocates are Karie Kirkland McKinley and Kay McMahon.
There are a total of 20 Cass County children who are under the jurisdiction of the court due to abuse and/or neglect. Children range in age from two to 17 years old. Currently, 13 active CASA advocates are serving these children.
CASA advocates usually work with one case at a time. They get to know the children and write reports for the Judge, making recommendations about what would be best for the child. They become a stable, reliable presence in the child’s life during a very difficult time, and advocate for the child to have a safe and permanent home as quickly as possible.
The Cass County CASA program was started in 2006. CASA advocates are ordinary people doing an extraordinary thing by having an impact on the lives of abused and neglected children. Most volunteers donate about 2 hours per week (or 8-10 hours a month) and all training is provided. A portion of the pre-service training expenses were paid for by a grant from the Nebraska CASA Association and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant. If you are interested or want more information, please call or e-mail Debbie Green, Volunteer Coordinator at 402-296-9521 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit our website at www.casscasa.org.

Cass County CASA program is a 501c3 program that is funded by donations, grants, Keno funds and fundraisers.

Debbie Green
Volunteer Coordinator, Cass County CASA Program
Additional information can be found at www.casscasa.org , www.nebraskacasa.org or www.casaforchildren.org


Picture: Kay McMahon, the Honorable Judge Steinheider and Karie Kirkland McKinley

Entry form

https://ballinsurance.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/entry-form.pdf

Nomination Form

https://ballinsurance.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/nomination-form.pdf