ALOHA!
One of the United States' smallest states, and the only one entirely made up of islands, HAWAII, became our fiftieth state, on August 21, 1959. The islands are made of the tops of volcanoes, some of which are still active!
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the proclamation and also had the American flag modified to add another star representing our new acquisition.
She sure looks young for sixty! Now that's something to celebrate!
Read more about it here and here.
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To read the minutes of the August 13, 2019 Village Board of Trustees' meeting, click here or on the Village Office tab above.
MURRAY PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTED
The MURRAY PLANNING COMMISSION serves to address municipality zoning inquiries, requests, and planning for the physical development of Murray and areas outside its boundaries within the jurisdiction of Murray. Residents are still required to request building permits through Town Hall.
At the August 13, 2019 Board of Trustees' meeting, Chairman Flak appointed citizen volunteers to the newly-formed Planning Commission: Ericka Olson, Chairperson; Linda Brouhard, Secretary; Rowdy Woodard, Member; and Robert Hayes, Alternate.
The Planning Commission is seeking one more person interested in volunteering for one open position. Please contact the Village Clerk, if interested.
Although there is no fixed meeting schedule yet, the first meeting is set for Tuesday, October 22, at Murray Town Hall, 7:00 pm.
To obtain a copy of Ordinance 32.01 PLANNING COMMISSION outlining commissioner responsibilities, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 402-235-2119 or email murrayclerk@windstream.net.
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BACK TO SCHOOL
School kids in Conestoga District 56, Murray-Nehawka, NE headed back to class Tuesday, August 20, 2019.
Watch for the buses and kids walking to and from school and remember, DO NOT pass school buses when they're stopped with or without the RED STOP arm extended! Kids might be trying to get on or off the bus and might dart into traffic.
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TEN YEARS AGO...
Young Park Concession Stand and Lemon Meringue Pie!
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REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT THE ADS ON THE RIGHT and IF YOU'D LIKE TO BUY YOUR OWN AD FOR ONLY $10/MONTH, (WOW, WHAT A DEAL!), CLICK ON THE RED INFO BOX.
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JOB OPENINGS IN PLATTSMOUTH!
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East Cass Pioneer Cemetery District 2019 meeting dates:
September 9
November 11
All meetings held at Murray, NE Town Hall at 7 p.m. and open to the public.
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WATER NOTICE!
Cass County Rural Water District #1 has issued a Level 1 Water Restriction for the Rural Water District #1 customers effective immediately.
Level 1: Voluntary Odd/Even Day Watering
Action: All Cass County Rural Water District #1 customers including the (Village of Murray and the Village of Nehawka) are being asked to voluntarily go to an Odd/Even plan for all outside water use.
Odd-numbered addresses are being asked to do outside watering/use on odd numbered calendar days.
Even-numbered addresses are being asked to do outside watering/use on even numbered calendar days.
On March 14th, 2019 the City of Plattsmouth Water Treatment Plant was inundated by flood waters and was taken out of service. The City of Plattsmouth and Cass County RWD #1 has an INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT AGREEMENT that has been in place since August of 2011 and this plan was put into action on March 14th, 2019 to help support the City of Plattsmouth.
The above restrictions apply to the Cass County RWD#1 customers only. Further information and updates maybe viewed at www.rwd1.org.
Plattsmouth customers should view “City of Plattsmouth Water Emergency” at www.plattsmouth.org regarding restrictions for Plattsmouth customers.
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DO YOU REMEMBER?
Recently, I received a note from a reader in Montana, asking if anyone in this area remembers his family from many years ago. Maybe you can help him with his family tree. Below is his note:
"Hello, we are planning a trip to your town in September. We are looking for our ancestors, Everetts and Chidesters. The Everetts, settled there about 1860. John Everett came there from England around 1860 and bought a farm. He had a son named Cluadius, who had a son named Edward, who had a son named Austin.
Any way if you could help us find some of our family it would be great to meet as many as we could.
Thank you, I look forward to your reply.
Ken Everett, in Montana
mtkeneverett@gmail.com"
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When your group or club meets for an event, take some photos and send them to me with a summary of what was happening and I'll post them here in the Murray Newsletter. Readers want to see involvement in and around our village. It not only helps to promote our town, but it could create interest in joining your group.
Youth groups and other civic groups do litter pick-up, sponsor Easter egg hunts, collect food for those less fortunate and meet for crafting, among lots of other events. Be sure to check the calendar to the right for upcoming events, also.
Send your photos and news to Editor@MurrayNebraska.com.
Thanks!
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BORED?
There are all kinds of events going on.
Keep reading for more info on fun events in and around our area!
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EVENTS IN NEIGHBORING TOWNS:
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JAGfest 2019 in honor of
Jagger Casey, a Cedar Creek resident, and Louisville Elementary student battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
When: Saturday, September 07, 2019
Where: CCI Bar & Grill / Cedar Creek, NE
Time(s): Registration - 1:30-2:30
Beer Garden - 2:00-11:00
NU vs CU game - 2:30-6:00
Food - 4:30-5:30
DMD speakers - 6:00-7:00
Live band (One2Go) - 7:00-11:00
Raffle drawing(s) will be held around 9:00
Price: Adults - $30 (includes entry, t-shirt, koozie & food)
Children (12 under) - $10 (includes entry, food)
Youth size t-shirts sold separately.
We will have games and other entertainment during the football game for chances to win cash prizes or free drink cards.
We will provide more details about our exciting raffle items over the next weeks!
Facebook.com/operationjagger
~The War On Duchenne~
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Your favorite Nebraska Harvest Ale Festival coming October 19th
The Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild and
Midwest Hop Producers' 2nd annual Nebraska Harvest Ale Festival
The Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild and Midwest Hop Producers are thrilled to announce a date for an exciting event that promotes community, hop growing and the craft brewing industries. The 2nd Annual Harvest Ale Festival will take place on Saturday, October 19th at Midwest Hop Producers in Plattsmouth, Nebraska and will celebrate local hops and local beer with food, beer tastings, fall activities and music.
This unique outdoor festival will feature tastings of fresh hopped and harvest styled brews highlighting local hop and craft brew production in Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri, local food trucks, scenic views of the largest hop yard in Nebraska, and an afternoon you won’t forget among friends.
This event will bring people together from all over the Midwest, with proceeds from the event going to support the efforts of the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild, whose organization is working hard to promote and advocate for the craft brewing industry in the state!
For more information on the event and how to purchase tickets, search “Harvest Ale Festival 2019 on Facebook or follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/637844853353036/
Early bird tickets now on sale! Save $10 on general admission. Only 50 tickets available at this price! Early Bird sales end on August 5th or when sold out.
Participating breweries include: 5168 Brewing Co., Backswing Brewing Co., Brickway Brewing Co., Boulevard Brewing Co. (MO), Code Beer Co., Cosmic Eye Brewing, Divots Brewery, Empyrean Brewing Co., Farnam House Brewing Co., First Street Brewing Co., Infusion Brewing Co., Jukes Ale Works, Johnnie Byrd Brewing Co., Kros Strain Brewing Co., Pint Nine Brewing Co., Saro Cider, Thunderhead Brewing Co., Upstream Brewing Co., Vis Major Brewing Co., and Zipline Brewing Co. And more to come!
About the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild
The Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild is a professional organization that fosters a Nebraska-centric community that is informed, enthusiastic and actively creating unity among its members on market and public policy issues to create the most business-friendly climate for craft brewers.
Questions about the Harvest Ale Festival may be directed to Gabby Ayala, Executive Director of the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild at 402-649-5486 or by email at gabby@nebraska.beer.
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Cornhusker Country Music Theater
We have a DANCE FLOOR right in front of the stage!
Put on your dancing shoes and come on over for a good time! If you don't want to dance, you can still enjoy the live music!
For those of you who aspire to write a great song, we'll be hosting a SONGWRITER'S CLINIC. So put on your thinking caps and bring your best ideas and join us. Who knows? Maybe together we'll be writing the next big hit that will be played world-wide!
*Upcoming Events:
SONGWRITER'S CLINIC:
Sun., August 25 - 1:30 pm
NO SHOW: SAT., August 31, due to Labor Day weekend.
*SUNDAY SHOW, Sept 15- 2:00 p.m. - Shadow Ridge Band
SATURDAY, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. - Fred Larson & Friends
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Historian Harlan at Herban Coffee Lab
The second Saturday of each month, 10:00 am at Herban Coffee Lab, Plattsmouth, NE, 'Historian Harlan' will share stories of local characters from early last century. It's always interesting and interactive.
Come join us for some excellent coffee and local history!
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Memory Lane Museum & Soda Fountain
LUNCH LECTURE SERIES
3rd THURSDAY of the MONTH thru OCTOBER
NOON - 1 PM
September 19 - Massage Therapy & Essential Oils for Health, by Shari Butts, LMT, Aspire Therapeutic Massage and orthobionomy
October 21 - Leukemia and Lymphoma, by Jenna Sager, Executive Director, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Conestoga Backpack Pantry serves the Murray, Nehawka, Union and Beaver Lake areas in southeast Nebraska, although we will not turn away anyone in need. Food packs are placed in the childrens' locker at school to take home on the weekends, helping to sustain them until returning to school the following week.
Your kind donation of non-perishable food items can be made at Cornerstone Bank in Murray during business hours, Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm. We can also pick up your items, if you cannot drop them off. Call Jill at 402-660-3543 to make arrangements.
Some ideas are cereal, juice boxes, granola bars, cereal bars, pancake mix, peanut butter, jelly, tuna or chicken salad packs, fruit cups, raisins, cheese and cracker snacks, macaroni and cheese cups, etc. Keep in mind that some of the children are very young and are possibly 'preparing' their own meals. Easy to open containers are a good option for little hands.
Each time you shop, just pick up one thing and set it aside and after a few weeks, drop off your bag of items at the bank or church.
Thank you!
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The Sarpy/Cass Health Department offers free transportation assistance to women for their mammogram appointment.
The service includes home pick-up, hospital/clinic drop-off, and return home drop-off.
Eligibility includes women age 40-75 years living in Sarpy or Cass counties.
Please call SC Health Department for more information, 402-537-6968.
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Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women in the United States. An estimated 108,000 new cases will be diagnosed each year. Regular colorectal cancer screenings can detect colorectal cancer early when the chances for cure are best. Because of this, the Sarpy/Cass Health Department is offering free fecal occult blood test (FOBT) home screening kits to both men and women between the ages of 50 and 74 years.
The screening kits are available at the Health Department’s office at 701 Olson Drive, Suite 101, Papillion, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (402) 537-6969 for more information.
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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, Brian Coffman.
Email:
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Admin Assistant: Jacie Victor
Phone:
Email:
ccvsoadmin@cassne.org
Hours:
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BACK TO SCHOOL? GET YOUR GED!
IT ISN'T JUST FOR KIDS ANYMORE!
GED classes will resume near the end of summer and the start of public schools. Call 402-296-3174 ext. 2315 for information.
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Hope's Closet Hours:
M - F, 10-4
Saturday, 10-3
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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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http://www.keepcasscountybeautiful.com/index.php
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HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR NEWS TO THIS NEWSLETTER...
Below is a list of categories that we are happy to post, (at NO COST to you!), in the weekly Murray online newsletter:
Weddings
Engagements
Anniversary
Births
Letters to the Editor
Birthday Greeting
Upcoming Events
Cards of Thanks
Lost and Found
Obituaries
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:
Send photos in .jpg format, no larger than 495 pixels wide or photos and fliers in a .pdf, to the e-address above with your story in plain text.
3) Send items via the U.S. postal service to:
Be sure to allow enough time to be received by Monday! Also, when mailing items you'd like to get back, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Remember to include 'who, what, when, where and why', along with any other helpful details, such as a contact person and phone.
Again, you must have your name and contact information included with the information.
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