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Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.

Benjamin Franklin
1705~1790
American writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher.

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ATTENTION, MURRAY RESIDENTS

This is your town and we want you to have a say in any proposed improvements. Be watching your mailbox or front door for an interest survey regarding the prospect of a new

MURRAY COMMUNITY CENTER.

The survey should only take a couple of minutes for you to fill out.  If you've received more than one form, please give the other adult(s) in your home the extras, so we can take their ideas into consideration, also. The more comments on the survey, the better it will be for us to determine what our community would like to have in a general gathering place.

Results of the survey will be compiled on Friday, August 20th, 2021, so please be sure to return them to Town Hall before that date.

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For lots more information, click https://www.conestogacougars.org//cms/lib/NE01912153/Centricity/Domain/593/21%2022%20Conestoga%20Public%20Schools%20Townhall%20Parent%20Pack%20Information.pdf.

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DO YOU KNOW the COVID VACCINE is FREE?  TIME to GET it DONE, so YOU CAN HELP SLOW the SPREAD!

It is now easier than ever to get a COVID-19 vaccine! Many pharmacies, doctor’s offices and clinics now carry the vaccine. To find a vaccine provider near you, go to Vaccine Finder from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and search by zip code and vaccine type. If you need assistance with this website, call 1-800-232-0233.

The Health Department cannot schedule appointments at other pharmacies, doctor’s offices or clinics. Please contact each clinic directly for details and appointments.

The Sarpy/Cass Health Department continues to offer vaccine clinics at our office in Papillion. Special outreach clinics are also happening in various locations.

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REMINDER...Do you know that you can sign up for automatic withdrawal to pay your water/sewer/trash?  That means one less check to remember to write and will help to eliminate one more trip to drop off the payment.  Contact our Town Clerk, Shelli, 402-235-2119, at Town Hall, for the details.

Also, please contact Shelli to see if your water meter needs to be updated. She'll have a record of when, or if, it's already been done. If needed, it only takes about 20 minutes, however an adult has to be present in the home while the maintenance crew changes out the meter. Appointments are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. If needed, evening or weekend times could be worked out.

Thanks for your cooperation!

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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE NOTES

Stamp prices are increasing on August 29th!

1st class going from .55 to .58
Postcard increase from .36 to .40
International mail 1.20 increase to 1.30.

Lots of stamps are available at the Murray Post Office, so stop in or contact your mail  carrier.  You may also order stamps at USPS.COM.

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It's Fair Time!

GET YOUR FAIR SCHEDULE HERE!

KIDS 5-12 can enter their GRANDPARENTS/SPECIAL SENIOR FRIEND of the YEAR for an AWARD HERE!

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CLICK the SENCA LOGO ABOVE to READ the LATEST SENCA NEWSLETTER.

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Click HERE for an ORDER FORM for the MEMORY STONES.

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by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten

In this delightful comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Together, they discover a renewed determination to live in the moment—and most importantly, it’s never too late to make new old friends.

Seeking 4 women characters, ages 49~69. Actors of all abilities, races, gender identities, sexual orientation and experiences are encouraged to audition.

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EAST CASS PIONEER CEMETERY DISTRICT (ECPCD) MEETINGS FOR 2021

All meetings are open to the public and are held at the Murray Town Hall at 7 p.m.

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Local Volunteers and Blood Donors Needed For Busy Disaster Season

AUGUST 9, 2021 — Many weather experts predict a destructive disaster season this year. The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help on the ground and blood and platelet donors to roll up a sleeve to maintain a stable blood supply in the face of emergencies.

“We’re preparing for another extremely busy disaster season, and it’s critical to have a trained, ready volunteer workforce to make sure we can provide relief at a moment’s notice,” said Jill Orton, Region Executive of the American Red Cross of Nebraska-Iowa. “This year’s wildfire season is already very active and dangerous because of the severe drought and dry woodlands across the west. And experts are predicting we could see 10 or more hurricanes in the upcoming weeks. Additionally, we need to ensure we can continue to respond to disasters locally, such as home fires or severe storms.”

SHELTER VOLUNTEERS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS NEEDED

The Red Cross needs new volunteers to support disaster shelters. Volunteers will help with reception, registration, food distribution, dormitory, information collection and other vital tasks inside disaster shelters.

The Red Cross also needs volunteers who can work in disaster shelters to address people’s health needs and provide hands-on care in alignment with their professional licensure (registered nurse and licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse). Daily observation and health screening for COVID-19-like illness among shelter residents may also be required. We have both associate and supervisory level opportunities available. If you are an RN, LPN, LVN, APRN, NP, EMT, paramedic, MD/DO or PA with a current and unencumbered license, this position could be right for you.

After most disasters this year, the Red Cross plans to open group shelters. However, in some communities, hotels may be more appropriate if the risk of COVID-19, including the delta variant, is particularly high. The Red Cross will also continue many of the safety precautions implemented in 2020, including masks, health screenings, enhanced cleaning procedures and encouraging social distancing.

DISASTER ACTION TEAM MEMBER

Local Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly home fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. If you are team-oriented and want to help your neighbor, the DAT responder may be just the thing for you.

In Nebraska last year, the Red Cross provided immediate emergency assistance to 489 households after 305 home fires and other disasters.

If you want to make a difference and are interested in helping your community should a disaster occur here at home or across the country, please redcross.org/volunteer.

BLOOD AND PLATELET DONORS NEEDED

Wildfires, record-breaking heat and a busy hurricane season can also impact the nation’s blood supply. On top of the toll extreme weather events take on the lives of millions, disasters can cause blood drive closures or prevent donors from being able to give safely. Eligible donors can help overcome the critical need for blood and ensure blood is readily available by making an appointment to give by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

As a thank-you, those who come to donate throughout the month of August will get a free 4-month special offer to Apple Music by email (new subscribers only). Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/FeelTheBeat.

To Schedule Your Upcoming Blood Drive Donation, click HERE or call 1-800­-RED CROSS (1-800­-733-2767):

 

Sunday, August 15, 2021
First Baptist Church
16220 Hwy 75
Plattsmouth, NE
Noon - 5 pm

 

Monday, August 16, 2021
Town Hall
623 House St
Avoca, NE
1 - 7 pm

 

Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Murray Christian Church
304 W Young St
Murray, NE
Noon - 6pm

 

Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Louisville High School
202 West 3rd St
Louisville, NE
9am - 4 pm

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.

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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...

4-H Community Service Projects, Quilts of Valor, A Unique Cookbook Project, Red Cross Wanted Your Blood, Painting Parties, but Wait, There's More...

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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, 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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Avoca, NE Quackoff

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 AT 9 AM CDT
2021 41st Annual QUACKOFF

The QUACKOFF is back and going to be better then ever! 2021 is going to have some exciting changes made!

Starting this year we will be racing the ducks on the last Saturday in September. We've frozen our butts off for the last 40 years. Let's warm it up for the next 40!!

In addition to the usual duck races we will be starting off the day with a cornhole tournament to get you warmed up for racing! There will be a variety of food trucks lined up to serve you, too.

Make sure to stay tuned to the official quackoff page for more exciting updates and news! We can't wait to see all of our favorite quackheads!

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