Murray Newsletter - May 31, 2023
Far up in the deep blue sky,
Great white clouds are floating by.
All the world is dressed in green,
Many happy birds are seen.
Roses bright and sunshine clear,
Show that lovely June is here.
F.G.Sanders
CONDOLENCES to the FAMILY of
MARY KAY STONE
Mary worked with her husband, Keith, on their family farm. She also worked in the school lunch program at Conestoga Elementary School and she'll be missed by all who knew her.
You may read her complete obituary HERE.
The Beaver Lake Women’s Auxiliary will be participating in this year’s Annual Beaver Lake Garage Sale as a Fundraiser for our scholarship program. Our Garage Sale dates and times will be Friday June 2nd from 8 am until 3 pm and Saturday June 3rd from 8 am until 12 noon.
We will be accepting donations of items on Thursday, June 1st from 9 am to 6 pm at the Beaver Lake Clubhouse – 9410 Clubhouse Circle, Plattsmouth NE 68048. Save yourself time and work by donating your Precious Stuff to us! We cannot accept clothing, shoes, large furniture or large appliances.
As you are doing your spring cleaning, we do have some space to take items prior to June 1st. Please contact Linda Power @ 704-906-4270 for your early donations.
On Friday, June 2nd, we will also be offering for sale: chili and homemade cinnamon rolls, hot dogs & free dried candy…. Yum!
READY TO HAVE FUN AT WORK?
Now hiring seasonal workers statewide. Join the team!
Ready to work hard and have fun? Join our team and help make Nebraska's state parks the place to be this summer.
We are hiring a variety of seasonal positions statewide, with a range of opportunities and flexible scheduling. Positions are available for a range of skill levels and interests, including:
Lifeguarding
Food service
Construction and maintenance
Horticulture
Housekeeping
Office support
Grounds maintenance and more
By joining our team, you'll also get valuable firsthand experience that can lead to a potential future career with Nebraska Game and Parks. Many conservation officers, park superintendents and wildlife biologists began their career with a seasonal job.
Learn more at our website and find the position for you!
Field Day is Almost Here!
The Ak-Sar-Ben Radio Club has been participating in this event since the late 1940s. We welcome anyone who has an interest in amateur radio to stop by and we will help you to participate in this great event, or if you just want to learn more about Amateur Radio. We also are seeking out experienced operators too!!!
We start station setup on Friday June 23 around 10 am. We start operating on Saturday, June 24 at 1:00 p.m. and go continuously for 24 hours.
This year’s site is at the world-famous Village of Boys Town. We recommend that you use the 137th and Dodge Street exit. Go a quarter mile south into Boys Town and take the first left for another quarter of a mile. There will be AARC signs to guide you to the stations.
We will be operating two 100W HF transmitters on 80M through 10M using emergency power under the club K0USA call. Additionally, we will also have a "Get on the Air" station available for newcomers and inactive Hams. Finally, we will also be operating on 6M & 2M SSB (50.125, 144.200) FM (50.525, 146.52) and Digital (50.313, 144.174) so give us a call. Talk in on 146.940.
Thanks to the generosity of Boys Town, we will be doing all of this with the comfort of air conditioning and with a real roof over our heads. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
All are welcome; you do not need to be a member of Askarben ARC to sign up. Don't have experience with HF? Don't worry about it; each station has two slots, one for the operator, and one for a logger. We'll get you warmed up as the logger before we put you behind the mic. All stations are capable of SSB, CW, and Digital modes. We are a bit limited in real-estate, so if you're itching to try out your new go-box or latest portable antenna, please coordinate with us in advance by emailing phconnell@cox.net.
Again, for planning purposes, it would be very helpful, if you want to operate to sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4caca62fa3ffce9-2023#/.
If you have an questions, comments, etc please email me at phconnell@cox.net.
Pat Connell WØOJU and AARC Field Day Committee
This mini-conference will update the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) provider with data-driven changes in patient care as well as address culture shift in Rural EMS & Fire.
Saturday, Aug. 19 I 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m.)
Cost: $30
Contact Hours: 7.5
Course number: EMTL-3260-OCUA I Registration Deadline: Aug. 14
click here for additional details or contact Roxann Buchholz/402.323.3627
LINK TO REGISTER
https://webadvisor.southeast.edu/WebAdvisor/WebAdvisor?TOKENIDX=2241711630&SS=1&APP=ST&CONSTITUENCY=WBCE
BIBLE STUDY CLASS at MURRAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
304 W. YOUNG ST
MURRAY, NE
10 A.M. MOST SUNDAYS, IMMEDIATELY AFTER MORNING SERVICE.
Call church 402-235-2527 or email church2527@windstream.net for more information.
Scatter Joy Acres
(Cell) 402-578-6335
4107 Wavery Road
Murray, NE 68409
Conestoga High School's Convenience Corner is collecting hygiene items and foods for easy meals needed throughout the school year such as mac and cheese, Ramen noodles, granola bars, etc.
You may drop off donations on Thursdays between 10 am and 1 pm at Murray Christian Church, 304 W Young Street. Contact the church office, 402-235-2527 or Jessica at 402-297-7254 to make other arrangements. You may also email at church2527@windstream.net for more information.
You may also send items with a high school student or take them to the school.
Your kindness is appreciated!
https://www.teamtobaccofree.org/
WHO CAN YOU HELP WITH YOUR DONATED BLOOD?
CANCER PATIENTS:
We have all known someone suffering with cancer. Here are some ways your donation can help make a difference to cancer patients:
Ideal Donation Type
Platelets donation, because certain cancers and cancer treatments prevent patients from producing their own.
Ideal Blood Type
A positive, A negative, B positive, O positive, AB positive and AB negative
TRAUMA PATIENTS:
Ideal Donation Type
Power Red, because red cells carry oxygen throughout the body and are frequently given to trauma and surgery patients.
AB Elite plasma donation, because AB plasma is needed to help stop bleeding. Call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an AB Elite appointment.
Ideal Blood Type for trauma patients:
For Power Red: O positive, O negative, B negative, A negative
For AB Elite: AB positive, AB negative
SICKLE CELL PATIENTS:
Ideal Donation Type
Whole blood or Power Red, especially from blood donors who are of African descent. Patients with sickle cell disease, who are predominantly Black, can require multiple blood transfusions every year. Donated blood must be very closely matched to the donor’s blood type to avoid transfusion-related complications. Since most patients with sickle cell disease are Black or African American, the most compatible blood type match is most often from a donor of the same race or ethnicity.
Ideal Blood Type
Type O, especially from blood donors who are Black.
BURN PATIENTS:
Ideal Donation Type: AB Elite, because plasma helps maintain blood pressure and other vital functions.
Ideal Blood Type: AB positive, AB negative. Type AB, the universal plasma donor's blood can be given to any patient needing plasma. Make an even greater impact for patients in need by giving an AB Elite plasma donation.
Give Plasma: Call to make an AB Elite appointment.
CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS:
Ideal Donation Type: A single whole blood donation can help more than one person.
Ideal Blood Type: All blood types are needed
Please schedule your blood donation today.
Local Volunteers and Blood Donors Needed
To Schedule Your Upcoming Blood Drive Donation, click HERE or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767):
623 House Street
Avoca, NE
127 N 5th St
Plattsmouth, NE
1300 Ave D
Plattsmouth, NE
423 Elm St
Louisville, NE
102 W Eldora Ave
Weeping Water, NE
510 1st Ave
Plattsmouth, NE
About blood donation
To donate blood, individuals need to bring a blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification that are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.
Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by completing a RapidPass®. With RapidPass®, donors complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of donation, from a mobile device or computer. To complete a RapidPass®, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
In most cases, those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine can donate. However, knowing the name of the manufacturer of the vaccine they received is important in determining donation eligibility
Blood drive safety
Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including face masks for donors and staff, regardless of vaccination status – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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!
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.
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, 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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MUD VOLLEYBALL in ASHLAND!
To Sign Up, click on the link:
211 Main Street, Louisville, NE
FREE ~ Open jam sessions the 2nd Sundays of each month, 1 - 4:30.
Bring your instrument, your voice or just come and enjoy the fun!
Email us for more information: cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com
Like us on FB!
Call for showtimes, 1-800-480-8797, EXT 211.
For more info, leave us a voice mail at the end of the message and we'll return your call!
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NEHAWKA, NEBRASKA PUBLIC LIBRARY
HEAR YE! HEAR YE!
The Union, NE American Legion Auxiliary Hall, 104 W Main St, is available for rental!
Reasonable rates for 4-8 hours
Full kitchen, carpeted dining hall, and all utilities.
Easy to locate on Main Street.
Individuals have rented it for birthday parties,
showers, anniversaries, and funeral dinners.
For more information, or to reserve the Hall, call
Nancy Crook 402-263-2035.
(This is a landline with an answering machine, so leave a voice message, do not try to text.)
P.A.R.C. members get together Tuesday evenings at Plattsmouth's Burger King at 6 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.
ATTENTION, VETERANS!
Do you need assistance? We're here to help!
Contact Cass County Veteran Service Officer
Email: ccvso@cassne.org
Admin Assistant: Jacie Victor
Email: ccvsoadmin@cassne.org
Call for appointment! 402-296-9368
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 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
https://www.keepcasscountybeautiful.com/index.php
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 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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