What's New

 

 

 Bye, November, thanks for the memories.

Hi, December, I look forward to making new ones!

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SANTA and ELSA

will join Cass County Behind the Badge at Murray Fire Station from 8 am - Noon, Saturday, December 3rd for free photos with the kids, pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy!

There will also be a silent auction and a raffle for each, a boy's and girl's learning tablet.

Come on over Saturday morning for the fun!

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Murray Freedom Festival Regular Meeting

The Murray Freedom Festival Board of Trustees and Volunteers will meet at 7 p.m., on THURSDAY, December 1, 2022, at the Murray Town Hall, 106 W. Main Street, Murray, NE.

The Murray Freedom Festival, a long-running 501c3 non-profit organization, is looking for enthusiastic individuals who are interested and have the time to help run the Murray Freedom Festival.

At this meeting, we will begin the planning process for the 2023 Murray Freedom Festival including talking about potential activities for next year's event!

The Murray Freedom Festival is also seeking your kind and generous financial donation in support of this year's events to be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Please visit our website at www.MurrayFreedomFestivalNE.com to learn more and contribute!

We invite those who are interested in helping shape the 2023 Murray Freedom Festival to attend the next meeting on THURSDAY, December 1, 2022.

Thank you and we value your ideas and input!

Murray Freedom Festival Board of Directors

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Condolences to the Family of.....

'BUD' LEWIS
1940 – 2022

Wayne “Bud” Leon Lewis age 82 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at The Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth.

At one time, Bud was a school bus driver for Conestoga Public Schools and Plattsmouth Public Schools. He also enjoyed entertaining and was part of a local country band for over 30 years. He was a volunteer on the Murray Fire and Rescue team for many years. Bud was an active member in many different organizations and always greeted those he met with his great big smile!

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

The family suggests Memorials to Murray Fire and Rescue.

Please see complete obituary by Roby Funeral Home, www.robyfuneralhome.com

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 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 Wednesday, Thursday or Fridays, between 10 am and 2 pm at Murray Christian Church, 304 W Young Street. Contact the church office, 402-235-2527 or send email to 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!

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T.E.A.M. TOBACCO EDUCATION ADVOCACY of the MIDLANDS

We are thrilled to announce our 2022 educational line-up!

Each month our coalition will focus on educating the community about a specific tobacco issue through our listserv, social media, and advertising. Additionally, at each monthly meeting a national or local speaker will educate our members & guests on the topic. We are currently meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month from 11:30-12:30 via zoom.

Please invite a colleague or friend!

Register HERE.

 

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NATIONAL BLOOD CRISIS!
Worst Blood Shortage in Over a Decade!

The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. Doctors have been forced to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available. Blood and platelet donations are critically needed to help prevent further delays in vital medical treatments. 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):

Monday, Dec 5, 2022
Avoca Town Hall
623 House St
Avoca, NE 68307
1 - 06:00 PM

Wednesday, Dec 7, 2022
Plattsmouth High School
1916 E Hiway 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
8 am - 2 pm

Thursday, Jan 5, 2023
City Building
101 W Eldora Ave
Weeping Water, NE 68463
NOON - 6 pm

Monday, Jan 23, 2023
VFW Post 2543 Plattsmouth
510 1st Avenue
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
11:30 am - 5:30 pm

Sunday, Feb 5, 2023
First Baptist Church
16220 Highway 75
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
11 am - 4 pm

Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023
Plattsmouth High School
1916 E Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
8 am - 2 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!

 

KEEP READING about EVENTS in our NEIGHBORING TOWNS

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
WEEPING WATER

December 3rd, 2022

Cookies and candy, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, decorating contests, coloring contest, craft show and more.

Santa will be at Gibson Hall from 10 a.m. to noon.

The craft show, also at Gibson Hall, runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022 AT 10 AM – 2

Pie Contest & Bake Sale
Memory Lane Entertainment Museum
Pie Contest • Bake Sale • Quilt Raffle

The Pie Contest & Bake Sale is back! Show off your baking skills and celebrate the nostalgia of the holiday season at the Weeping Water Valley Historical Society’s Old Fashioned Pie Contest and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 3rd at Memory Lane Museum from 10am to 2pm.

The event is held in conjunction with Weeping Water's Annual Come Home For Christmas Celebration so there's lots to do in town that day!

The pie contest is open to amateur & home bakers of all ages and 1st & 2nd place prizes will be awarded to Adult (13 & up) and Youth (12 & under) Categories. Contestants may enter up to two different pies and will be judged by overall appearance, crust, filling, flavor, and creativity.

There is no cost to enter.

Following judging the pies will be sold by the slice.

You can get the details and reserve your spot by visiting www.weepingwaterhistory.org or contact Treva Lammers at trevasuzy@gmail.com or 402-326-2607.

Our esteemed panel of judges includes local professional chef Sarah Slattery, pie extraordinaire Timron Gilfert, and retired WWPS band teacher and expert pie taster Kevin White.

Not a baker, but have a sweet tooth? Stop by for the eats!

The Weeping Water Whiz Kidz 4-H club is hosting a bake sale and quilt raffle, plus there will be games and prizes for all ages.

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Music in the Big Barn with Pete.

New this year, you can dress up in a nativity costume for a picture.

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 Full Time Workers start with 4 weeks of vacation for the year. That’s 1 month out of 12. Crazy, but that’s what we are offering full time employees with no experience, day 1.

Production Assemblers, Pickers, Warehouse1st shift starting wage $16.25 (7am - 3:30)

2nd shift starting wage $17.25 (3pm - 11:30)

School day shift - drop the kids off, work an abbreviated day and back before they are done. Ask about the school day shift.

January 1, benefit package change, backed by 3.2 billion dollar parent company.

It’s going to be good.We are growing fast. Get on board and take advantage of what is coming.

KZValve - 23860 KZ Parkway, Greenwood, Ne 68366/

Call 800-288-1112 and inquire about applying, or PM me with questions. Adding to my KZValve hiring post.

We now are offering hiring bonuses! Check this out...$250 earned after working the first 40 hours

$250 earned after working the first 160 hours employees hired after 9/12

Temp employees eligible

Part-time eligible

Also a $500 bonus for those hired on as new full-time employees after 12 weeks, hired on to work directly for KZValve.

These are available today, but could be discontinued at any time. Give us a call and ask for more details if you have questions.800-288-1112 and ask for Heidi in HR.

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Performances December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, & 18

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NEHAWKA, NEBRASKA PUBLIC LIBRARY

 

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 Dear Avoca Friends, near and far!

Town Hall Update: WE DID IT!!

Our goal of $25,000 has been reached for the Avoca Town Hall improvements.We are very grateful that we were awarded a grant from the Midlands Community Foundation.

We are overwhelmed with the donations that we received from so many individuals, businesses and the village of Avoca! It just shows what the Town Hall means to so many!

Thank you again from the Town Hall board members!! Stayed tuned as we will keep you updated on the improvement progress.….

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CLICK HERE FOR ART WORKSHOPS in SPRINGFIELD, NE!

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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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