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Every season brings its own beauty.  Sunday this bright crescent moon and venus, shining brightly over the Murray water tower, bejeweled the twilight sky.  It was a warm, glorious day, especially for November, almost 70°,  that turned into an especially beautiful evening.

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The morning sun creates a blazing palette around our neighborhood.  To the east is our neighbor's tree, showing off its patina like an old, burnished, copper penny.

Of course we miss the flowers, and the blossums on the trees,
And the mumble of the hummin’-birds and buzzin’ of the bees;
But the air’s so appetizin’; and the landscape through the haze
Of a crisp and sunny morning of the airly autumn days
Is a pictur’ that no painter has the colorin’ to mock—
When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock.

Excerpt from "When the Frost is on the Punkin"
by James Whitcomb Riley
1849–1916
American Writer and Poet

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America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and on unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.

Harry Truman
1884~1972
33rd U.S. President

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ATTENTION, MURRAY RESIDENTS:

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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):

Sunday, November 14, 2021
First Baptist Church
16220 Hwy 75
Plattsmouth, NE
Noon - 5 pm

Tuesday, November 15, 2021
Conestoga High School
Hwy 1 & 42nd St
Murray, NE
11 am - 5 pm

Monday, Dec 6, 2021
Avoca Town Hall
623 House Street
Avoca, NE
1 - 6 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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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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HELP WANTED:

LOFTE COMMUNITY THEATRE - is now accepting applications for a part time hourly office/business manager at our Manly, NE, theatre. This is a critical role responsible for managing Lofte business associated activities, advertising, entering financial transactions, office management and assisting with ticket sales. Computer literacy and customer service skills required; QuickBooks experience, artistic skills helpful. View full job description and download application from the link:https://www.lofte.org/copy-of-staff.  Submit applications to: lofteboard@gmail.com This institution is an EOE Lofte Community Theatre 402-234-2553.

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MASONIC HOME JOBS, UPDATED 2021-11-08

 

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KEEP READING about EVENTS in our NEIGHBORING TOWNS

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VETERANS EAT FREE 

SOUP LUNCHEON!

Annual Union American Legion Auxiliary
104 Main Union, NE

Sunday, November 14

11:00-1:30

TAKE OUT OR EAT IN

Low sodium ingredients used!

Chicken noodle soup, chili,vegetable beef,
sandwiches, and dessert

$6 Suggested Donation for Non-Military

 

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For Tickets or more information contact

Dawn Tyrrell,  chaiteaandmore@gmail.com ,

Karla Snoozy, (402)304-5766; karla4kay@yahoo.com or

Elisa Wiemer, (402)560-6995; elisawiemer@gmail.com

Help the Elmwood Community Center get a new refrigerator and let's have us some fun!!

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211 Main Street, Louisville, NE
cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com
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Call for our upcoming schedule, 1-800-480-8797, EXT 211, and you may leave us a voice mail at the end of  the message if you'd like! 

 

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