It is the month of June,
The month of leaves and roses,
When pleasant sights salute the eyes,
And pleasant scents the noses.
Nathaniel Parker Willis
1806 ~ 1867
American author, poet and editor
MURRAY RESIDENTS!
SEWER JETTING
PLEASE BE ADVISED that the VILLAGE of MURRAY, NE, WILL HAVE the SEWER LINES in YOUR AREA JETTED by UTILITY SERVICE COMPANY SOMETIME DURING the WEEKS of JUNE 13 and JUNE 20, 2016.
AREAS MOST AFFECTED will be N PARK AVE to LATTA and MAIN STREET from DAVIS to RAILROAD AVENUE.
The FORCE of the JETTING THROUGH the LINE MAY CAUSE a BACK-FLOW INTO YOUR SERVICE LINE. UTILITY SERVICE HAS REQUESTED THAT YOU KEEP TOILET LIDS COMPLETELY DOWN DURING THIS TIME.
PLEASE CALL the VILLAGE CLERK with ANY QUESTIONS at 402-235-2119.
THANK YOU,
VILLAGE of MURRAY BOARD of TRUSTEES
MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE AUDITIONS
for
RAPUNZEL at LOFTE COMMUNITY THEATRE
Ready or not, here they come! It’s time for the summer children’s theater event at the Lofte Community Theatre in Manley. In cooperation with the Missoula Children’s Theatre, the Lofte will be holding auditions for this year’s production of “Rapunzel." Rest assured, there are several parts available for both boys and girls.
Auditions take place at the Lofte on Monday morning, June 13 beginning at 10am. Please arrive by 9:45 to allow time for registration. Children who will be entering first grade through the seventh grade are eligible. There are parts for approximately 60 children as well as opportunities for Assistant Directors and Light Booth operators. The cast list will be announced at noon, immediately following the audition process. While not all actors are required for all rehearsal times, all children should have a clear schedule June 13-18, 10 am-2:30 pm.
There will be two public performances on Saturday, June 18, 3 pm & 6 pm. Adult tickets are $10 and children are $8. Tickets are free for all Lofte season ticket holders.
This is an amazing experience for the kids and the Lofte is proud to be able to host it. Special thanks goes out to Pinnacle Bank in Louisville for their sponsorship. Those with questions may contact Anne Pope at LoftePR@Lofte.com.
This is an open invitation to you, your children, or to your group's organization to be a part of this year's FREEDOM FESTIVAL parade on July 4th in Murray!
Drive your go-cart, antique tractor, motorcycle, new or classic car, or ride your new bike or even a unicycle. If you want to walk on stilts as 'Uncle Sam', do cartwheels down the parade route, show off your martial arts skills, or bring your uniformed baseball, softball or soccer team, come on over to Murray and get in line for the parade. Get your friends at youth or church group to help decorate a truck or flatbed, then pile on the float and get in line!
NO pre-registration required, just show up and get in line. There is no cost to participate. Parade line-up begins at 6 p.m. with emergency vehicles, (police, fire and rescue), starting at Railroad Avenue, south of Young street. All other entries are to line up at the east parking lot of Conestoga Elementary School, 104 East High Street, Murray, NE. From the school, entrants will go one block east, to the grain elevator, falling in behind the emergency vehicles, turning west on Young Street and ending at Young Memorial Park. The route is about 8-9 blocks long.
Any questions, please feel free to contact parade coordinator, Geo at realgeo@gmail.com or 402 679 5879.
Hope to see you in the parade!
www.MurrayFreedomFestivalNE.com
Funded in part by Cass County Tourism visitcasscounty.com
June 30 Deadline for NEST on the
Prizes Totaling $6,000 in NEST Scholarships to Be Awarded
Nebraska State Treasurer Don Stenberg is reminding Nebraskans that they have until June 30 to submit photos of children or photos taken by children in farm or ranch settings to be entered in the NEST on the Farm Fun Photo Drawing. Winners will be recognized at 11 a.m. August 27 on the Family Fun Zone Stage at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island.
Six winners will receive contributions to Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST) savings accounts valued at $1,000 each. The drawing is sponsored by Treasurer Stenberg, who is Trustee of NEST, and First National Bank of Omaha, the program manager for NEST. NEST is Nebraska’s state-sponsored, tax-advantaged 529 college savings program.
The photos must be taken in a farm or ranch setting to emphasize Nebraska’s agricultural heritage. The photos may feature children 13 or younger, as of June 30, as the subjects, or they may be taken by the children age 13 or younger themselves. Each photo must be accompanied by a caption of fewer than 15 words. Professional photographs are not allowed. The photos must be in digital format with a file size of less than 5 MB. Details can be found at treasurer.nebraska.gov and at NEST529.com.
“We are looking forward to this year’s photographs. Last year, we received photos of old wagons, branding tools, and antique tractors as well as farm animals large and small and children enjoying their Nebraska agricultural heritage,” said State Treasurer Stenberg. “NEST on the Farm has been a popular scholarship opportunity that introduces children and families to the concept of saving money for college and highlights one of Nebraska’s greatest resources, its farm, ranch, and outdoor life.”
“We’re excited to see Nebraska’s strong tradition of farming and ranching and the beauty of the state through the eyes of children,” said Deborah Goodkin, Managing Director, First National Bank of Omaha.
When submitting the photo, entrants are asked to follow these rules:
· Use NEST on the Farm Fun Photo Drawing as the email subject line.
· Include name, address, city, state, zip code, and day and evening phone numbers.
· Include name and age, as of June 30, of the child featured in the photo or who took the photo.
· Include caption of fewer than 15 words.
· Depict a farm or ranch setting in the photo.
· Limit your entries to one photo for each child.
· Be sure to attach photo to the email entry.
About NEST
NEST is a tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan and provides four plans to help make saving for college simple and affordable: NEST Direct College Savings Plan, the NEST Advisor College Savings Plan, the TD Ameritrade 529 College Savings Plan, and the State Farm College Savings Plan. The Nebraska State Treasurer serves as Program Trustee. First National Bank serves as Program Manager, and all investments are approved by the Nebraska Investment Council. Families nationwide are saving for college using Nebraska’s 529 College Savings Plans, which have more than 249,000 accounts, including 72,000 in Nebraska. Visit www.NEST529.com and treasurer.nebraska.gov for more information.
About First National Bank of Omaha
First National Bank of Omaha is a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska. First National of Nebraska is the largest privately owned banking company in the United States. First National and its affiliates have $20 billion in managed assets and 5,000 employee associates. Primary banking offices are located in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota and Texas.
CASA RECRUITMENT BEGINS
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 July 24 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 dgreen@casscasa.org.
To learn more information about our program, please visit www.casscasa.org
GRAND MARSHAL
The Freedom Festival is seeking nominations for 'Grand Marshal' for this year's 4th of July event.
The Grand Marshal nominee should be someone who has had a positive influence in and around the surrounding area, not just in Murray. Whether by his/her volunteerism, patriotism or general contribution to society, this person could be a co-worker, teacher, good neighbor, or just a kind-hearted friend who helps to make our part of the world a better place in which to live.
Nominees will be considered at a meeting in June, (date to be decided), of the Freedom Festival. The public will have the opportunity to vote for this year's Grand Marshal at that time. The nominee with the most votes will then be notified and will be asked to honor the festival by leading the parade on the 4th.
If you would like to submit someone's name for consideration, please send their name and contact information along with a summary of their qualifications to: Freedom Festival, RE: Grand Marshal, P.O. Box 244, Murray, NE 68409. You must include your own name and contact information.
Entries must be received no later than June 20, 2016.
Thank you!
www.MurrayFreedomFestivalNE.com
Funded in part by Cass County Tourism visitcasscounty.com
EVERYONE WELCOME!
The next meeting of the Murray Freedom Festival volunteers is
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
7 p.m.Murray Town Hall
106 Main St.
Murray, NE
You're welcome to set in on our meetings to see what we're planning for this year's 4th of July event. We meet the 1st Tuesday of each month, same time and place, so mark your calendars!
If you'd like to present your ideas to the Board, contact the secretary, (details below), by 5 p.m. on the Friday before the meeting and you'll be added to the agenda.
See you then!!!
(Secretary, Pat Zeigler, 402-235-2926.)
www.MurrayFreedomFestivalNE.com
Funded in part by Cass County Tourism visitcasscounty.com
JOB OPPORTUNITY
St. John the Baptist School is an elementary Catholic school in Plattsmouth, NE.
Immediate openings are now available for both an After-School Care Director and an After-School Care 'Teacher'.
The after-school care program provides parents with a safe and familiar environment for their children after regular school hours. You must be able to work after school hours, Monday thru Friday, 3-5:30 p.m.
For required qualifications, please refer to holyspiritplattsmouth.com OR call Principal, Linda Monahan, at 402-296-6230.
SURROUNDING COMMUNITY EVENTS:
Weeping Water City Pool
311 W. River St.
Weeping Water, NE
Hours of Operation:
Everyday 1-6 PM
Tuesday & Thursday (fitness swim 6-7 for 18 and older)
Prices: Family Pass - $140
Single Pass - $90
10 card Punch - $35
Single Pass - $4
Family Pass is for immediate family members. Pass includes 2 parents and up to 5 children under 18 years of age living at home. Additional family members $20 per child.
Nanny Pass can be added onto a family pass for $40 (this only be usable when coming with paying family)
“Leading Ladies” Laugh Riot at Lofte!
The Lofte Community Theatre will be opening the hilarious comedy, “Leading Ladies” on Friday, June 3 at 7:30pm. Written by Ken Ludwig, this is the story of two down-and-out Shakespearean actors in the 1950s. They come up with the idea to run a con on an aging heiress and pose as her two long-lost relatives. However, they quickly learn that the con must be pulled off as women! This high-energy farce and fast-paced confusion will keep you in stitches.
Starring as the two Shakespearean con artists are Joshua P. Smith of Omaha and Scott Seelhoff of Fremont. Also in the production are Brenna Thompson of Lincoln, Kevin Holdorf of Manley, Dan Sedlacek of Papillion, Alexandra Suslow-Geditz of Omaha, and Casey Wagner and Shakeida Bullis both of Bellevue. The show is directed by Kevin Colbert of Weeping Water.
Production dates for the show are June 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Curtain times are 7:30pm Thursday through Saturdays. All Sunday performances are 2pm matinees. Tickets are $19 and can be reserved by calling the Lofte box office at 402-234-2553. The Lofte Community Theatre is located just east of the town of Manley in Cass County.
Pictured on Attachment: Scott Seelhoff of Fremont and Joshua P. Smith of Omaha star in the Lofte Community Theatre’s upcoming production, “Leading Ladies” opening June 3.
Registration is now open for the 2016 Schoolhouse Fiddle Camps, in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in Avoca, Nebraska. Deborah Greenblatt, championship fiddler, author of many fiddle collections, will help the campers get in touch with their inner fiddler. The course of study during the Schoolhouse Fiddle Camps will be designed specifically for the individual campers who sign up.
The June Camp (Monday, June 13 - Friday, June 17) is for folks who consider themselves beginners. The July Camp (Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15) is for folks who consider themselves intermediate or advanced. Enrollment is limited to 10 fiddlers for each week, so that everyone will get individual attention.
For more information, e-mail Deborah at debby@greenblattandseay.com.
To register on line, log on to:http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddle_camp_signup-summer.shtml
Sunday, June 12, 1:30 PM & 3 PM, Greenblatt & Seay, In Concert, Scandinavian Festival, Elmwood Park, FREE
Monday, June 13 - Friday, June 17, 9 AM - 1 PM, Schoolhouse Fiddle Camp for Beginners, The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, Avoca, NE. Register at http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddle_camp_signup-summer.shtml
Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15, 9 AM - 1 PM, Schoolhouse Fiddle Camp for Intermediate and Advanced Fiddlers, The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, Avoca, NE. Register at http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddle_camp_signup-summer.shtml
ONGOING EVENTS...
Cass County Veterans Service Office's
three mobile locations:
1st Friday of the month, Eagle community center, 1-5pm
2nd Friday of the month, Weeping Water library, 1-5pm
3rd Friday of the month, Greenwood library, 1-5pm
Please call our office, 402-296-9368, to schedule an appointment.
ARE YOU 55+
and
LOOKING FOR PART-TIME WORK?
The following is an employment opportunity available to older adults in Cass County.
Experience Works is a national, non-profit organization funded by the US Dept of Labor to administer the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which assists people 55 and older in getting updated training to assist in returning to the workforce. This is a federally funded program and offers a no-cost employment service to older adults who qualify. Once accepted into the program, individuals are placed in a training site in or near their community, where they gain on the job experience while working 20-21 hours/week at $8/hour. We also help with skill assessments, computer training, resumes, cover letters, job search, etc. The goal is that through the training and job search assistance we gain help older adults gain good jobs in or around their communities.
Stephanie Mahony
Employment and Training Coordinator
Experience Works, Inc.
1111 "O" Street Ste 205--American Job Center
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-441-1654
Fax: 402-441-6038
stephanie_mahony@experienceworks.org
Nebraska Tollfree Number: 1-877-314-7526
www.KeepCassCountyBeautiful.org
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Letters to the Editor
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Cards of Thanks
Lost and Found
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Recipes
Photos
and So Much More!
That's right! These are all items that can appear FREE of CHARGE in each Wednesday's Murray Newsletter and/or Calendar! All YOU have to do is send the information to us - it's that simple!
DEADLINE for submissions to each week's Wednesday Newsletter is NO LATER THAN NOON on the preceding MONDAY.
There are 3 ways you can submit your articles:
1) You may call your information to 402-235-2926 and leave a voice mail with your name and phone number.
2) Email your story with your name, contact info and story, (in plain text) to: Editor@MurrayNebraska.com.
Send photos ONLY in .jpg format, no larger than 450 pixels wide to the e-address above with your story in plain text.
3) Send items via the U.S. postal service to: Editor, MurrayNebraska.com, 201 N How Ave, Murray, NE, 68409-8403. (When mailing items you'd like to get back, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.)
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