What's New

 

 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023

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Dear Readers,

We want to build an online history about Murray.
Please submit any information you might know about our town to start creating this project.

If you own a business, let us know when you started and any informaton about the building and/or business located there before yours. Do you know the little gray building, CJ's Hair Salon, on Main Street used to be an ice cream shop?  Do you also know that the Murray Christian Church used to be located just east of the Murray Repair Shop?  In the early 1900's Murray's Main Street was devastated by a fire.  Have you heard any information about that time that's been passed down from your ancestors?

You can also send information about your house - when it was built and any background about it. Was it one of the first homes in town? Is it haunted? What do you know about it?  There's a little house in town that used to be the old railroad depot!  Do you know where it is now, or that the old Murray Elementary School's mascot name was the Mustangs?  

Any information would be helpful. Please send photos, too, if available! Photos should contain people's names and location and any other helpful information.  It should become a fun, educational and informative piece of history that will continue to grow, and one that we're all building together! Thanks for your help!

Email your information to:
Editor@MurrayNebraska.com

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 2023-09-22: Effective immediately, Murray is in a Mandatory Water Restriction Order. All residents are required to discontinue all non-essential use of water until further notice. Non-essential includes, vehicle washing, irrigation/watering, recreational water use, etc. Thank you.

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MEDICARE ANNUAL OPEN ENROLLENT

In-person appointments are available in Nebraska City, NE for your Medicare Annual Open Enrollment.
Mary Ann Holland can assist you in comparing the options available to you at Southeast Community College Learning Center between October 16th thru December 7th.
To schedule your appointment, please contact Nebraska SHIP at 402-471-2841.

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SEASON of GIVING?

Is there truly any better gift to give than your own blood? Donating is purely an unselfish act, it doesn't cost you a penny, and can save a life. Make this contribution and you'll sleep well knowing that you've given of yourself to improve, and perhaps even save another person's life.

Confirm days and times and learn more HERE. 

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Weeping Water High School
204 W 'O' Street
Weeping Water, NE

Noon - 6 pm

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

First Baptist Church
16220 Highway 75
Plattsmouth, NE

10 am - 2 pm

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Monday, November 20, 2023

VFW Post 2543
510 1st Ave
Plattsmouth, NE

11:30 am - 5:30 pm

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Town Hall
623 House Street
Avoca, NE 68307

1 pm - 6 pm

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

11 am - 5 pm

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Plattsmouth High School
1916 E Highway 34
Plattsmouth, NE

8 am - 2 pm

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Louisville Senior Center
423 Elm St
Louisville, NE

9 am - 3 pm

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

City Building
101 W Eldora Ave
Weeping Water, NE

Noon - 6 pm

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Monday, January 23, 2023

VFW Post 2543
510 1st Ave
Plattsmouth, NE

11:30 am - 5:30 pm

Scatter Joy Acres
(Cell) 402-578-6335
4107 Wavery Road
Murray, NE 68409

                  www.scatterjoyacres.org                  

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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 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!

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https://www.teamtobaccofree.org/

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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! 

 

 YOUR HEAD WILL SPIN READING ABOUT ALL THESE EVENTS GOING ON in our NEIGHBORING TOWNS!

This week our Student of the Week Winner is Sayler Rhodes. He is a senior at Weeping Water High School. His activities include football, basketball, and track. His parents are John and Jane Rhodes.

He was nominated for these reasons:
He is in the top half of his class academically.
He was a leader on the football field both offensively and defensively.
He was selected as a representative for homecoming court.
He is a leader and was a team captain for the football team.

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FREE ~ OPEN JAM SESSIONS!

Bring your instrument and your voice or just come and enjoy the fun!
Everyone welcome!
2nd Sunday each month!

NEXT JAM:

Sunday, Nov. 12 
1 - 4:30

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UPCOMING SATURDAY EVENING SHOWS:

Saturday November 18

7:30- 10 pmThe Down home Band

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Email for more information: cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com, or call Larry, 1-402-949-0668.

Don't forget to like us on FB!

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UNION, NE PLAYGROUND REVAMP

Union United Inc., (non-profit community improvement group in Union, Ne), is raising money for a new playground! Our goal is to provide a safe and fun environment for the families and children in our community. This will include replacing the outdated playground equipment, rebuilding the park's landscape and providing handicap accessibility.

We are very excited to be a part of this process and we know that any donation will help make an impact. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to our community.
Union United Inc. is a 501(C)(3) organization- all donations are tax deductible and will come with a receipt for that purpose. To learn more information about Union United Inc. visit: https://www.unionnebraska.com/index.php/2014-09-22-00-40-49/union-united

DONATE https://www.gofundme.com/f/union-ne-playground-revamp?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

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Fundraising Challenge!

Kevin Smith, owner of Riverdale Properties, LLC, has challenged the Union Community to donate to the Union's Playground Go Fund Me. He will match all donations on the platform from October 1, 2023 through November 1, 2023.

Union United, Inc. and the Village of Union would like to thank Kevin for his motivation and generosity.

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Eagle Vision Craft Crop

November 10, 2023 at 1pm

What is a Craft Crop? A craft crop is a day to get projects off of your “to-do” list.
Bring anything craft related that you want to work on. Scrapbook supplies, paper crafts, crocheting, etc...
Friday (11/10/23) 1pm-Midnight
Saturday (11/11/23) 9am-10pm

Registration Form HERE.

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Elmwood Library Hours

Monday: 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

We welcome all who love to read, whether you're from Elmwood, Murdock, or beyond! 

Come join us!

Easy Library Links

Online Card Catalog https://elmwoodpubliclibrary.follettdestiny.com/

Libby Library App https://help.libbyapp.com/index.htm

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