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We must find the time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.

John F. Kennedy
1917-1963

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I'd like to thank our website owners for having asked me many years ago to compile the Murray Newsletter each week, the sponsors who, without their support, this publication would cease to exist, and a big thanks to all my readers. I really enjoy reading your kind notes and appreciate all of your support throughout the year. 

Again, thank you.

Your editor,

Pat

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

(by Pat Zeigler)

Have you ever donated something or done a good deed for someone other than yourself?  Are you're ready to step-up and volunteer?  Great!  Here's your checklist: 

1.  Unless going to work, for weekly grocery shopping or picking up medicine, I will stay home.  I'll have groceries and meds delivered to my home, if possible.

2.  Each time I have to go anywhere, I will wear a mask. 

3.  Because I love and care for them, I'll visit often with friends and family via phone, text or online, but not in person.

4.  I'll remind myself daily that my volunteering is only for a short time, just until the coronavirus is under control. 

By doing these simple things, I'll help lessen the burden on our healthcare workers.  It will also help to keep, not only myself, but everyone else safe from harm.  

That's it.  Sounds pretty easy, doesn't it?  It's totally painless, selfless, generous,  and it won't even cost you a single penny to help. 

Thanks for volunteering!

That's just what we Americans do!

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MURRAY RESIDENTS,

IN TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS AT TOWN HALL...

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Upcoming Blood Drives:

 

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 23, 2020 the total number of Covid positive cases in Cass County Nebraska, since March, was 1,029. The previous Friday, it was at 968.

Five of those active cases are within zip codes 68409, (Murray), four in 68413, (Nehawka) and fifty-seven in 68048, (Plattsmouth, which includes Beaver Lake).

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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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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TEN YEARS AGO...

A Bountiful Thanksgiving Table, A Lofte Christmas Show and other happenings.

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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.

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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See impound inventory here >>>

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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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