International Women's Day
Read more about it HERE and HERE.
TIME TO TURN CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR ON SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2024
Murray Freedom Festival Regular Meeting
The Murray Freedom Festival Board of Trustees and Volunteers will meet at 7 p.m., on THURSDAY, March 14, 2024, 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 2024 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 Thursday, July 4, 2024. Please visit our website at www.MurrayFreedomFestivalNE.com to learn more and contribute!
We invite those who are interested in helping shape the 2024 Murray Freedom Festival to attend the next meeting on THURSDAY, March 14, 2024.
Thank you and we value your ideas and input!
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED, JUST SHOW UP!
Email: casscountydems@gmail.com
Twitter: @CassCoNeDems
Instagram: @CassCoNeDems
Facebook: Cass County Democrats
During a dry spell, one blade of grass said to another, "I guess we'll just have to make dew."
The dew is about the only moisture we have been seeing lately. Please, please, please don't burn and don't throw cigarette butts out!
MEMORIAL DAY will SOON be HERE!
OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE!
ELECTRIC VEHICLE FIRE and ACCIDENT RESPONSE CLASS
Upcoming EV Fire and Accident Response class on Friday, March 8 from 1-5pm on the SCC Milford Campus. It focuses on how to handle accidents and malfunctions related to EV or hybrid vehicles and covers the following topics:
Understanding the electrical system function and vehicle architecture
Disabling high voltage
Securing vehicle from motion
Extrication concerns
Cribbing and vehicle structural concerns
Identifying correct PPE for work on high-voltage vehicles
Identifying precautionary safety measures when working on high-voltage vehicles and determine appropriate response to injuries
How to register:
Click here. Then click OK, then click the Continuing Education link, then click the Register and Pay for Continuing Education Classes
Type in AUTT-7401 for the Course Code Number, click Submit and it should take you to the class.
Southeast Community College, Jack J Huck Continuing Education Center, 301 S. 68th St Pl, Lincoln, NE 68510
VOTER ID REQUIRED
Last summer Governor Pillan signed into law, LB514, which establishes voter identification (ID) requirements for elections in Nebraska.
The first election requiring voter ID will be the May 14, 2024, statewide primary election.
All special and statewide elections after this date will require voter ID.
No special election prior to May 14, 2024 will require voter ID.
For more information see: https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections/voter-id
ATTENTION!
This little yellow card may have already arrived in your mailbox. If you haven't received one yet, maybe you're not registered. Please register and VOTE. Don't ignore it, please.
If you wish to vote BEFORE the May 14th PRIMARY ELECTION, use this card and follow the deadline instructions enclosed to receive an EARLY VOTING BALLOT, (also known as an ABSENTEE BALLOT). Be sure to sign it and, if mailing, place postage on it.
PRIMARY ELECTION
MAY 14, 2024
The links below can direct you to both the Senate and House and the voting records of each representative. See if what they have told you they would do really matches up to how they voted in Washington. Each day you can track to see how our representatives are voting. You can also see live video as they debate on the issues at hand.
Are they addressing your biggest concerns now?
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/senator_list.php
https://designegov.nebraska.gov/government/federal-government/#
https://www.congress.gov/roll-call-votes
https://www.senate.gov/legislative/votes_new.htm
CLICK the SUN BELOW, to READ the LATEST KCCB NEWSLETTER!
RECYCLING 101 PLASTICS
What are they and can they be recycled?
BLOOD SHORTAGE CRISIS
There is a blood-shortage crisis facing each and every one of us. We never know when we, or a loved one, might suddenly be in the need of blood. It's time to step up to donate your own blood to someone, anyone, needing this lifesaving gift. 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, or perhaps even save, another person's life.
Confirm days and times and learn more HERE.
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Noon - 6pm
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Monday, March 25, 2024
VFW
510 1st Ave
Plattsmouth, NE
11:30a - 5:30p
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Friday, April 5, 2024
Conestoga High School
Hwy 1 at 42nd St
Murray, NE
11 a - 5 p
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Plattsmouth, NE
8a - 2p
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Monday, May 20, 2024
VFW
510 1st Ave
Plattsmouth, NE
11:30a - 5:30p
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Monday, June 3, 2024
Town Hall
623 House St
Avoca, NE
1p - 6p
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Sunday, May 5, 2024
First Baptist Church
16220 Hwy 75
Plattsmouth, NE
10a - 2p
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Monday, May 20, 2024
VFW
510 1st Ave
Plattsmouth, NE
11:30a - 5:30p
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Monday, June 3, 2024
Town Hall
623 House St
Avoca, NE
1p - 6p
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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Plattsmouth, NE
11a - 5p
Scatter Joy Acres
(Cell) 402-578-6335
4107 Wavery Road
Murray, NE 68409
www.scatterjoyacres.org
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.
Canned soup
Granola bars
Fruit snacks
Dry pasta
Spaghetti sauce
Dry soup mixes
Canned meat (chicken, tuna)
Boxed prepared meal kits (Hamburger Helper, Rice-a-Roni)
Peanut butter
Jelly
Canned fruit and vegetables
Single-serve cereals
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 THE EVENTS GOING ON in our NEIGHBORING TOWNS!
Guitars 4 Vets is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to providing relief to struggling veterans through the healing power of music and community
Most funding comes from a mix of individual donors and sponsors.
Registration is now open! 🎉
The Ashland Stir-Up Days Vendor & Craft Show will be taking place on Sunday, July 21st, 2024!
Please email •••> AshlandCraftShows@gmail.com to register.
This 6th annual event generates foot traffic in the thousands thanks to the annual Stir-Up Days celebration in Ashland with tons of events going on in town. This show runs the same day as the giant 400+ entry car show and both events are within walking distance of each other! Plenty of advertising is done prior to show by the chamber and coordinators and signs are placed all over the community the week of the event.
The more unique your craft/business is the better! 🎉 Accepting crafters, junkers, bakers, food trucks, artists etc. If you have something to sell, we want you there! 💙
Communication will only be done via our vendor groups and email once registration is open in an effort to protect our vendors from scammers! 🥰
Hope to see you in July! 🛍
For future show dates and information, be sure to join our group for interested vendors •••>
https://www.facebook.com/share/oAHr5C8RqEHKbZVm/?mibextid=lOuIew
‼️⚠️‼️The only coordinators associated with this show are Shelby & Jeff Stewart and Sarah & Galen Williams.
⚠️Please be cautious if you are contacted by any other person in relation to this show! Again, all correspondence will be done via our vendor groups and our AshlandCraftShows@gmail.com email address!
You are invited!
In March The 3B Homestead is hosting a family friendly Celebrate Easter event from March 17-23.
· Sunday, March 17th - Open to the Public 2-5:00 pm
· Saturday March 23rd - Open to the public 2:00 and 5:00 pm.
· Weekdays, March 18-22 – Pre-scheduled private groups: homeschools, church groups, confirmation classes, bible study groups, preschools, friend groups, etc.
o Group sizes must be 15 to 40 people.
o Call to schedule 402-867-1802.
Experience a refreshing untraditional telling of The Story of the last week of Jesus' life before his crucifixion on the cross and his Glorious Resurrection!
In the 188 barn:
· Play with baby animals
· See a real crown of thorns
· Visit a prayer garden
· Pound nails into a cross
· Plus more ….
Outside:
· Travel thru the Homestead to see lots of stable animals
· View a field of crosses
· Plus more…..
Two other special things: Sunday, March 17th, a Ferrier will be at the farm to demonstrate how to care for a donkey's hooves. Saturday, March 23rd, there will be a Butterfly Release throughout the day ... new life!
LOUISVILLE CARE CENTER has new job positions!!!
We have OPEN Positions!
Click HERE to Apply Online
FT/PT/Casual CNA/CMA-Click Here to see Job Description
FT/PT/Casual LPN/RN-Click Here to see Job Description
FT/PT/Casual C.M.A or Medication Aid with C.N.A-Click Here to see Job Description
PT Transport Driver-Click Here to see Job Description
HERE IS WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK!
LCC offers free healthcare premiums for ALL our full time employees. Click Here to see Our Benefit Summary
Evening, night and weekend shift differentials.
Competative Wages! Inquire within for wage ranges.
Hire on bonus for C.N.A's, C.M.A's, RN's, LPN's and Personal Care Assistants. Click Here to see Hire on Bonus Policy
New Baylor Pay position for Certified Nursing Assistants.Click Here for Baylor Pay Policy
For Inquiries please call or email H.R. at ktrauernicht@lccne.com E.O.E
CORNHUSKER COUNTRY MUSIC THEATER
211 Main Stree
Louisville, NE
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NEW WEBSITE!
https://cornhuskercountry.com/
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Come on over and take a spin on our dance floor!
This is a family-friendly venue, so bring the kids, too!
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AMPLIFIED JAMS
2nd Sundays of each month
1-4 pm
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SATURDAY SHOWS:
7:30 ~ 10 pm
March 9
Down Home Band
March 23
Ragtag Rascals, (formerly Silver Wings)
NEW! ACOUSTIC JAMS
4th Sunday of each month
1-4 PM
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Bring your instruments, bring your voices or just sit in and listen!
Let's get together and have a good time!
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Email for more information:
cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com or call Larry, 1-402-949-0668
NEST529 “Why I Want to Go to College”
Writing Sweepstakes Now Open
(Lincoln, NE) Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese and the Omaha Storm Chasers today announced the 22nd annual “Why I Want to Go to College” writing sweepstakes, with entries due Monday, March 11, 2024.
Students are asked to reflect on the value of education and what they hope to achieve through higher education. Entries are limited to 750 words and should be sent to Aniya Tate, Omaha Storm Chasers, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046.
Information about the writing sweepstakes is available on the Treasurer’s website at www.treasurer.nebraska.gov/csp/.
Prizes will be awarded to 12 winners in seventh and eighth grades who will receive contributions to the Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST) college savings accounts – including $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third place. Three winners will be chosen from each of Nebraska’s three Congressional districts, and three winners will be chosen from outside Nebraska. Winners will be notified in late March.
Each Nebraska winner will receive four tickets to the April 28th Storm Chasers game at Werner Park in Papillion where they will be recognized during a brief ceremony before the game.
“I’m very excited to kick off this wonderful event. Students will have the opportunity to share their hopes and triumphs while looking forward to the future. Whether from public, private or home school learning environments, we should do everything we can to encourage students who want to continue their educational pursuits. I’m looking forward to meeting the winners and their families at Werner Park in April,” Treasurer Briese said.
Families can save for college for their children and grandchildren through NEST 529, the state-sponsored 529 college savings program that allows for tax-free investments and tax-free qualified withdrawals. Nebraska account owners can qualify for up to $10,000 a year in state income tax deductions ($5,000 if married filing separately).
About NEST 529
NEST 529 is a tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan and provides four plans to help make saving for college simple and affordable: NEST Direct College Savings Plan, NEST Advisor College Savings Plan, Bloomwell 529 Education Savings Plan, and State Farm 529 Savings Plan. The Nebraska State Treasurer serves as Program Trustee. Union Bank and Trust Company serves as Program Manager, and all investments are approved by the Nebraska Investment Council. Families nationwide are saving for college using Nebraska’s 529 College Savings Plans, which have close to 300,000 accounts, including over 98,000 Nebraskans. Visit NEST529.com and treasurer.nebraska.gov for more information.
About Union Bank & Trust
Founded in 1917 with over 50 years of family ownership, Union Bank and Trust Company offers complete banking, lending, investment, and trust services. The bank has 38 full-service and loan production offices in Nebraska and Kansas. It is the third-largest privately owned bank in Nebraska, with bank assets of $7.6 billion and trust assets of $43.6 billion as of December 31, 2022. Voters have chosen Union Bank and Trust Company as Best Bank, Best Customer Service, Best Work Environment, and Best Financial Planner in Lincoln for twelve years running.
Investments Are Not FDIC Insured* · No Bank, State or Federal Guarantee · May Lose Value
*Except the Bank Savings Investment Option
If you see an article or flyer here, on Murray's page 1, of an event that is oning, it will be moved to page 3 to make room for more current events.
Check page 2 for current events in our surrounding villages and towns, then also please check page 3, for all of their Perennial or Ongoing events, where items will remain until I'm contacted to remove them.
All events may run one or two times before moving to page 3.
Thanks for reading!
Your Editor, Pat
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. This 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
SENCA: Investing in our Neighbors through Education and Partnerships to Improve Lives and Build Strong Communities in Southeast Nebraska
LOUISVILLE FOOD BANK
Located inside Hope’s Closet
213 Main Street
Louisville, NE
Open 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month
6 -7 PM
Food Bank dates the first 6 months in 2024:
Feb. 8, 22
March 14, 28
April 11, 25
May 9, 23
June 13, 27
LET'S GO 'THRIFTING' in OUR CASS COUNTY THRIFT STORES!
Save Money! Recycle! Help Your Cass County Communities!
HAVE FUN!
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BE THE LIGHT THRIFT & GIFT
202 West H St
Weeping Water, NE
PROCEEDS TOWARD SUICIDE PREVENTION
SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY: 5 ~ 7
WEDNESDAY: 2 ~ 7
THURSDAY: CLOSED
FRIDAY: CLOSED
SATURDAY: 9 ~ 4
*CLOSED ALL OF JANUARY & FEBRUARY
https://www.bethelight402.org/thrift-and-gift
https://www.facebook.com/Bethelightbethevoice/
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BITS & PIECES
158 N 4th
Elmwood, NE
SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY: 9 ~ 4
WEDNESDAY: 9 ~ Noon
THURSDAY: 9 ~ 4
FRIDAY: 9 ~ 5
SATURDAY: 9 ~ 4
402-994-5755
https://www.facebook.com/p/Bits-and-Pieces-and-More-Thrift-Store-100057192261002/
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HOPE'S CLOSET
109 Main St.
Louisville, NE 68037
SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY: Noon ~ 4
WEDNESDAY: Noon ~ 4
THURSDAY: 10 ~ 4
FRIDAY: 10 ~ 4
SATURDAY: 10 ~ 4
402) 234-1444
https://www.facebook.com/hopesclosetlouisville/
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UNDER HIS WINGS
511 Main St.
Plattsmouth, NE
SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY: 10 ~ 5
WEDNESDAY: 10 ~ 5
THURSDAY: 10 ~ 5
FRIDAY: 10 ~ 5
SATURDAY: 10 ~ 2
(402) 802-7115
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054505718837
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MY NEIGHBOR'S CLOSET
(South end of parking lot at Church of the Holy Spirit)
500 S 18th St.
Plattsmouth, NE
SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY: CLOSED
WEDNESDAY: CLOSED
*THURSDAY: 10 ~ 2
*FRIDAY: 10 ~ 2
*SATURDAY: 10 ~ 2
*No air conditioning, so we'll be open if not too hot!
402-296-3139
https://holyspiritplattsmouth.com/my-neighbors-closet/
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FOR the LOVE of JUNK
317 4th St
Murdock, NE 68407
OPEN: Usually Saturdays, 9 am ~ 4 pm, or by appointment only
402-297-1360
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/
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
HEAR YE! HEAR YE!
The Union, NE American Legion Auxiliary Hall, 104 W Main St, is available for rental!
Reasonable rates for 4-8 hours
Full kitchen, carpeted dining hall, and all utilities.
Easy to locate on Main Street.
Individuals have rented it for birthday parties,
showers, anniversaries, and funeral dinners.
For more information, or to reserve the Hall, call
Nancy Crook 402-263-2035.
(This is a landline with an answering machine, so leave a voice message, do not try to text.)
P.A.R.C. members get together Tuesday evenings at Plattsmouth's Burger King at 6 pm.
Monthly meetings the last Saturday of most months at Mom's Cafe in Plattsmouth, 8 am.
(NO December monthly meeting.)
Click HERE or on the radio antenna logo above to read the latest newsletter and calendar.
For more info, contact Roger Behrns, rb55930@windstream.net&;nbsp;or call 402-234-6775.
ATTENTION, VETERANS!
Do you need assistance? We're here to help!
Contact Cass County Veteran Service Officer
Email: ccvso@cassne.org
Admin Assistant: Jacie Victor
Email: ccvsoadmin@cassne.org
Call for appointment! 402-296-9368
ARE YOU 55+
and
LOOKING FOR PART-TIME WORK?
The following is an employment opportunity available to older adults in Cass County.
Experience Works is a national, non-profit organization funded by the US Dept of Labor to administer the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which assists people 55 and older in getting updated training to assist in returning to the workforce. This is a federally funded program and offers a no-cost employment service to older adults who qualify.
Once accepted into the program, individuals are placed in a training site in or near their community, where they gain on the job experience while working 20-21 hours/week at $8/hour.
We also help with skill assessments, computer training, resumes, cover letters, job search, etc.
The goal is that through the training and job search assistance we gain help older adults gain good jobs in or around their communities.
Stephanie MahonyEmployment and Training CoordinatorExperience Works, Inc.
1111 "O" Street Ste 205
American Job CenterLincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-441-1654Fax: 402-441-6038
stephanie_mahony@experienceworks.org<;/a>
Nebraska Toll-free Number: 1-877-314-7526
https://www.keepcasscountybeautiful.com/index.php
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR NEWS TO THIS NEWSLETTER...
Below is a list of categories that we are happy to post, (at NO COST to you!), in the weekly Murray online newsletter:
Weddings
Engagements
Anniversary
Births
Letters to the Editor
Birthday Greeting
Upcoming Events
Cards of Thanks
Lost and Found
Obituaries
Recipes
Photos
and So Much More!
That's right! These are all items that can appear FREE of CHARGE in each Wednesday's Murray Newsletter and/or Calendar! All YOU have to do is send the information to us - it's that simple!
DEADLINE for submissions to each week's Wednesday Newsletter is NOON on the preceding MONDAY.
There are 3 ways you can submit your articles:
1) You may call your information to 402-235-2926 and leave a voice mail with your name and phone number.
2) Email your story with your name, contact info and story, in plain text to:
Send photos in .jpg format, no larger than 495 pixels wide or photos and fliers in a .pdf, to the e-address above with your story in plain text.
3) Send items via the U.S. postal service to:
Be sure to allow enough time to be received by Monday! Also, when mailing items you'd like to get back, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Remember to include 'who, what, when, where and why', along with any other helpful details, such as a contact person and phone.
Again, you must have your name and contact information included with the information.
Thanks for helping to keep YOUR Murray Newsletter fresh and up-to-date!
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