Murray Newsletter - November 18, 2020
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THANKFUL...
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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MURRAY RESIDENTS,
IN TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS AT TOWN HALL...
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Murray Village Board of Trustee meeting minutes are now posted.
Click on the 'Village Office' tab, then 'Minutes', to read the latest.
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(Update, 2020-11-18) Here are the upcoming blood drives in Cass County:
11/22/2020: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., First Baptist Church, 16220 Highway 75, Plattsmouth, NE
12/7/2020: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Town Hall, 623 House St, Avoca, NE
12/8/2020: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Elmwood Murdock High School, 300 Wyoming, Murdock, NE
12/9/2020: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, 2128 Lincoln Ave, Plattsmouth, NE
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Young Readers Invited to Write to Favorite Authors
Young readers in grades 4-12 are invited to write a personal letter to an author for the Nebraska Letters about Literature (LAL) contest, a state reading and writing promotion program. The letter can be to any author (living or dead) from any genre-fiction or nonfiction, contemporary or classic-explaining how that author’s work changed the student’s view of the world. Submissions must be completed online November 1- December 31, 2020. Nebraska Letters About Literature is coordinated and sponsored by the Nebraska Center for the Book and the Nebraska Library Commission, with support from Houchen Bindery, Ltd., Humanities Nebraska, and Chapters Bookstore in Seward.
The Nebraska Center for the Book’s panel of judges will select a winner and alternate per competition level (Level I for grades 4-6, Level II for grades 7-8, and Level III for grades 9-12) to be honored in a proclamation-signing ceremony at the state capitol during National Library Week in April 2021. Their winning letters will be placed in the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors at Bennett Martin Public Library in Lincoln. Nebraska winners and alternates will receive state prizes.
Teachers, librarians, and parents can download the contest guidelines, free teaching materials, information on the online entry system, and past winning letters on the Nebraska Center for the Book website. There will be an informational NCompass Live webinar on Wednesday, November 4th at 10:00 am CT discussing this year’s contest. Get inspired by listening to past Nebraska winners, Ashley Xiques and Sydney Kohl, read and talk about their letters on NET Radio’s All About Books (netnebraska.org/basic-page/radio/all-about-books). For more information contact Nebraska Center for the Book.
The Nebraska Center for the Book is housed at the Nebraska Library Commission and brings together the state’s readers, writers, booksellers, librarians, publishers, printers, educators, and scholars to build the community of the book, supporting programs to celebrate and stimulate public interest in books, reading, and the written word. The Nebraska Center for the Book is supported by the Nebraska Library Commission.
As the state library agency, the Nebraska Library Commission is an advocate for the library and information needs of all Nebraskans. The mission of the Library Commission is statewide promotion, development, and coordination of library and information services, “bringing together people and information.”
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The most up-to-date news releases from the Nebraska Library Commission are always available on the Library Commission Website, https://nlc.nebraska.gov/publications/newsreleases .
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MURRAY RESIDENTS
With winter upon us, please be sure to move your trash and recycle bins back by your house as soon as possible after the trucks have collected your refuse. Do not leave them near the street.
This will help to ensure that the bins aren't damaged when snow and ice removal trucks have to be implemented.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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As of Monday, November 16, 2020 the total number of Covid positive cases in Cass County Nebraska, since March, was 838.
Six of those active cases are within zip codes 68409 and three in 68413, Nehawka.
These numbers are updated throughout the week. You can track them by clicking on the Sarpy/Cass Health Department link HERE, then click the DASHBOARD.
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BE SAFE EVERYONE!
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MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS DECEMBER 7
Open Enrollment runs through December 7 of every year. Nebraska SHIP is now accepting appointments to help you compare your options by phone, computer or tablet. Receive the same great service from the comfort of your home! Contact Nebraska SHIP at 1.800.234.7119 or by email at DOI.SHIP@nebraska.gov to schedule your comparison today.
The Lincoln, Beatrice, Nebraska City, and Grand Island offices are now providing limited face-to-face counseling by appointment only.
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SENCA'S Autumn Newsletter focuses on the Weatherization Program that serves low-income households up to 200% of poverty throughout the counties of Cass, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson and Sarpy.
National Weatherization Day will be celebrated on Friday, October 30th.
For more information about Weatherization, Owner-Occupied Rehab, Down-Payment Assistance, Affordable Housing, Radon Mitigation, Homebuyer Education or RentWise programs, please contact Gin Christiansen, Housing Director, at 402-862-2411 x 110.
Click HERE to read the Autumn Newsletter!
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All children need a secure place to learn and grow. The ideal place should be in their own home, however many kids are not that fortunate.
In times of neglect or abuse, a child must sometimes be removed from their home at a moment's noticed and placed in a warm, safe place. Kids of all ages, from birth through high school, sometimes need the help of the Child Saving Institute.
CSI helps foster parents and biological families learn the skills they need for a safe, well-cared-for, and loving family life.During this unsettling time of covid-19, the Murray Christian Church is collecting essential cleaning items for the Child Saving Institute.
If you would like to donate, here are some things they could use:Pine Sol, Lysol Disinfectant Spray, sanitizing wipes, latex and powder-free disposable gloves, (L & XL), and hand sanitizer.
Please bring items to Murray Christian Church, 304 W Young St, Murray, NE on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays, between the hours of 10 - 2:00. You may call the church ahead of time, 402-235-2527, to be sure someone will be there to assist you.
Thank you for helping to keep these children, (and the CSI staff), healthy and happy!
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Even during the summer and amid the Covid19 crisis, the Conestoga Backpack Program continues to furnish food to local families in need. The program serves the Murray, Nehawka, Union and Beaver Lake areas in southeast Nebraska, and will not turn anyone away.
Just by adding a few of the items listed below to your shopping list and picking them up, you'll be helping someone in a big way. Keep in mind that some of the children are very young and are possibly 'preparing' their own meals, so easy-to-open containers are a good option for little hands.
Canned or boxed pasta
Granola bars
Fruit snacks
Dry pasta
Spaghetti sauce
Dry soup mixes
Canned meat (chicken, tuna)
Boxed prepared meal kits (Hamburger Helper, Rice-a-Roni)
Peanut butter
Jelly
Canned fruit and vegetables
Also needed are hygienic supplies, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, cotton swabs, tissues and toilet paper.
To make a monetary donation instead, please a check made payable to CONESTOGA BACKPACK PROGRAM may be mailed or deposited at Cornerstone Bank, 102 W Main St, Murray, NE 68409. 100% of all monies collected is used for food and hygienic supplies for the families.
To have the items picked up, call Jill at 402-660-3543 to make arrangements. As another alternative, you may drop them off at Cornerstone Bank in Murray or at their Beaver Lake location.
Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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ATTENTION,
CASS COUNTY NE RESIDENTS:
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ATTENTION MEMBERS and FRIENDS
If you have a compromised immune system or do not feel safe going out to a public grocery store, we have 4 volunteers available to help. Please call the church office to request their services 402.235.2527.
Worship this week will be through Facebook Live.
Thank you,
Pastor Mike and the Murray Christian Church Board
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EVENTS IN NEIGHBORING TOWNS:
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The Cornhusker Country Music Theater is gradually getting a NEW LOOK!
As of now, the top front is still old barn board, but there is a new, white metal awning where the old shake shingles used to be and below that, new, Cornhusker red, metal siding. Little by little, the whole front will have a new, fresher look.
The CCMT is a nonprofit organization that operates solely on the tax-deductible donations of generous donors.
Admission to all of our live, family-friendly shows is only $4 for all those over 13 and FREE to those younger.
We have a small dance floor and encourage you to bring your friends and loved ones to join us for a good, clean, old-fashioned musical experience.
Call for more information, 800-487-8797, ext 211 or email cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com.
We're located at 211 Main Street, Louisville, NE.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sunday, November 29, @ 2 pm, Warren Brewer & Stink Bait
See Omaha impound inventory >>
List of Sarpy vehicle auction >>
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Elmwood Rescue relies heavily on donations, fundraising and 911 calls to fund our ambulance service since we don't get any Tax Money. We are 100% self-sufficient on those options. We use the money to help with upkeep and maintenance on our equipment and vehicles. We also provide Free EMS standbys at all E-M Knight Home Football games, yearly scholarships to high school seniors, training for our members, reimbursement for new EMTs on our service (it costs approximately $1,500 to send 1 student to EMT class).
Below is the link to sign up. Everyone that signs up before October 15th will get a T-Shirt and a Medal. Anyone who signs up after October 15th will not be guaranteed a medal. Thank you for your help in getting the word out!
https://runsignup.com/Race/NE/Lincoln/ElmwoodRescuesTurkeyTrot2020
Elmwood Rescue
601 N 4th St
PO Box 3
Elmwood NE 68349
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NOW HIRING!!!!!
·PT/FT Day, Evening, and Overnight C.N.A’s
·Weekend Baylor C.N.A’s
·Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN)
We offer free healthcare premiums for our full time employees, shift differentials, and competitive wages, full benefit plan, and paid time off.
Call us at 402-234-2125 or apply online at www.louisvillecarecenter.com
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KB0SMX
P.A.R.C. members get together Tuesday evenings at Plattsmouth's Burger King at 7 pm.
Monthly meetings the last Saturday of most months at Mom's Cafe in Plattsmouth, 8 am. (NO December monthly meeting.)
Click here or on the radio antenna logo above to read the latest newsletter and calendar.
For more info, contact Roger Behrns, rb55930@windstream.net or call 402-234-6775.
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ATTENTION, VETERANS!
Do you need assistance? We're here to help!
Contact Cass County Veteran Service Officer
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Admin Assistant: Jacie Victor
Phone:
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ccvsoadmin@cassne.org
Hours:
Call for appointment!
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ARE YOU 55+
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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 MahonyEmployment and Training CoordinatorExperience Works, Inc.
1111 "O" Street Ste 205
American Job CenterLincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-441-1654Fax: 402-441-6038
stephanie_mahony@experienceworks.org
Nebraska Toll-free Number: 1-877-314-7526.
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