The thinnest yellow light of November is more warming and exhilarating than any wine they tell of.
Henry David Thoreau
1817~1862
American poet, environmental scientist, philosopher, and political activist
Election Results
2024 General Election - November 5, 2024
The Murray Freedom Festiva Board of Trustees and Volunteers will meet at 7 p.m., on THURSDAY, November 7, 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 have a wrap-up from the 2024 Murray Freedom Festival and we will begin the planning process for the 2025 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 next year's events to be held on Friday, July 4, 2025. Please visit our website at www.MurrayFreedomFestivalNE.com to learn more and contribute!
We invite those who are interested in helping shape the 2025 Murray Freedom Festival to attend the next meeting on THURSDAY, November 7, 2024.
Thank you and we value your ideas and input!
This week our Student of the Week winner is Elliott Zimmerman, a senior at Conestoga High School in Murray.
Her activities incluse cross country, mock trial, cheerleading and track.
Elliott's parents are Zach and Brooklin Zimmerman.
Elliott was nominated for these reasons:
* She is a great leader in and out of the classroom.
*She always gives 100% in everything she does
*She always support her teammates, no matter the outcome
*She is a great role model for younger students to look up to.
Students Invited to Dream Big with “Look to the Future” Art Challenge Sweepstakes
NEST 529 Education Savings Plans announces sweepstakes to inspire children for their future careers.
(LINCOLN, Neb. October 10, 2024) – NEST 529 Education Savings Plan is excited to announce the "Look to the Future" Art Challenge Sweepstakes. This new initiative invites Nebraska students aged 5–10 to put their imaginations to paper and envision their dream careers.
The sweepstakes encourages children to creatively express their aspirations by drawing what they want to be when they grow up. From teachers and veterinarians to park rangers and astronauts, children are encouraged to explore the endless possibilities of their futures.
“The first step to accomplishing your dreams is to visualize them,” Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese said. “The 'Look to the Future' Art Challenge Sweepstakes gives kids a unique opportunity to envision their potential while also setting them on the path toward educational success.”
The challenge is open to all Nebraska students between the ages of 5 and 10 (as of October 1, 2024) from October 10 to November 10, 2024. To enter, participants should:
Draw their dream job on an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper using crayons, colored pencils, or other materials.
Mail in a copy of their artwork, along with the completed entry form, by November 10, 2024. The entry form and artwork should be mailed to:
NEST 529 Education Savings Plan
Attn: NEST Art Challenge
P.O. Box 83529
Lincoln, NE 68501
Up to three winners will be randomly selected, each receiving a $529 contribution to their NEST 529 account. For full sweepstakes details, including the Official Rules, visit NEST529.com/LookToTheFuture.-
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‘Look to The Future’ Art Challenge Sweepstakes Abbreviated Rules
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Enter the Sweepstakes by submitting an original artwork created by a designated beneficiary along with an entry form available at NEST529.com/LookToTheFuture or NEST529advisor.com/LookToTheFuture between October 10, 2024 and November 10, 2024. You must complete all required fields on the entry form. You must be 19 years of age or older and be a legal resident of the state of Nebraska at the time of entry. You may submit one entry per intended beneficiary. Beneficiary must be a resident of the state of Nebraska and between the ages of 5 and 10. Up to 3 prize winners will be selected on or before December 15, 2024. You need not be present to win. Each prize winner will receive $529 in the form of a contribution to a NEST 529 College Savings Plan account established by the Sponsor for the benefit of the beneficiary. Total prize value of all prizes to be awarded is approximately $1,587. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Official rules are available at NEST529.com/LookToTheFuture or NEST529advisor.com/LookToTheFuture. The sponsor of this Sweepstakes is the NEST Direct College Savings Plan and the NEST Advisor College Savings Plan, P.O. Box 83529, Lincoln, NE 68501. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Sweepstakes should be directed to the Sponsor at this address.
About NEST 529
NEST 529 is a tax-advantaged 529 education 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 Education Savings Plans, which have close to 300,000 accounts. Visit NEST529.com and treasurer.nebraska.gov for more information.
About Union Bank and Trust Company
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 $8.4 billion and trust assets of $48.1 billion as of December 31, 2023. 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.
Important Legal Information
An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses associated with municipal fund securities before investing. This and other important information is contained in the fund prospectuses and the NEST Direct College Savings Plan Program Disclosure Statement (issuer’s official statement), which can be obtained at NEST529.com and should be read carefully before investing. You can lose money by investing in an Investment Option. Each of the Investment Options involves investment risks, which are described in the Program Disclosure Statement.
An investor should consider, before investing, whether the investor’s or beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in such state’s 529 plan. Investors should consult their tax advisor, attorney, and/or other advisor regarding their specific legal, investment, or tax situation.
The NEST Direct College Savings Plan (the “Plan”) is sponsored by the State of Nebraska, administered by the Nebraska State Treasurer, and the Nebraska Investment Council provides investment oversight. Union Bank and Trust Company serves as Program Manager for the Plan. The Plan offers a series of Investment Options within the Nebraska Educational Savings Plan Trust (the “Trust”), which offers other Investment Options not affiliated with the Plan. The Plan is intended to operate as a qualified tuition program.
Except for any investments made by a Plan participant in the Bank Savings Underlying Investment up to the limit provided by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance, neither the principal contributed to an account, nor earnings thereon, are guaranteed or insured by the State of Nebraska, the Nebraska State Treasurer, the Nebraska Investment Council, the Trust, the Plan, any other state, any agency or instrumentality thereof, Union Bank and Trust Company, the FDIC, or any other entity. Investment returns are not guaranteed. Account owners in the Plan assume all investment risk, including the potential loss of principal.
NOT FDIC INSURED*| NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE
(*Except the Bank Savings Underlying Investment)
HEADS UP on MAILING HOLIDAY PACKAGES and CARDS!
A personal story here. I mailed a package from Murray to my cousin in Florida, on October 22, 2024. I checked the tracking number and found that it left Murray within 45 minutes. Great! Or so I thought. When I checked again on November 4th, it was still in Omaha! The package included some Halloween treats and some sentimental items that had belonged to our aunt who passed away last week. It saddens me to not know where these things are.
If you plan on using USPS to send holiday packages and correspondence, please see the preferred 'mail by' dates HERE. You don't want them to arrive late! Hopefully, by following these guidelines, your mail will reach its destination in plenty of time for the holidays. We can only hope.
IT'S EASY.
Confirm days and times and learn more HERE or call 1-800-733-2767.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Weeping Water High School
204 W O Street
Weeping Water, NE
Noon- 6 PM
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Monday, November 25, 2024
VFW Post 2543 Plattsmouth
510 1st Avenue
Plattsmouth, NE
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Monday, December 2, 2024
Town Hall
623 House St
Avoca, NE
1 - 6:00 PM
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Fire Station
127 N 5th St
Plattsmouth, NE
11 AM - 5 PM
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Plattsmouth High School
1916 E Hiway 34
Plattsmouth, NE
8 AM - 2
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Friday, December 27, 2024
Louisville Senior Center
423 Elm St
Louisville, NE
9 AM - 3 PM
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Thursday, January 9, 2025
City Building
101 W Eldora Ave
Weeping Water, NE
Noon - 6 PM
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!
NCTC PLANS HOLIDAY SHOPPING PROMOTIONS
Nebraska City Tourism & Promotions is once again partnering with local retailers to offer two holiday promotions to shoppers this season – “Shop Nebraska City First” and “Twelve Days of Christmas With Holli Day.”
“Shop Nebraska City First” was introduced in 2021 as a way to encourage shoppers to stay local when doing their holiday shopping. NCTC Executive Director Amy Allgood said the temptation to head to the big city to shop for Christmas gifts can be overwhelming this time of year.
“We know that 70% of every dollar spent locally stays local,” Allgood said. “Beyond the financial, shopping local benefits our neighbors and our community as a whole.”
This year “Shop Nebraska City First” starts November 11 and runs through December 1. With this promotion, for every $25 a shopper spends in a participating location, they will receive a Proof of Purchase voucher. Those vouchers are to be turned into Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce (806 1st Avenue) by the end of the day on Monday, December 2. On Tuesday, December 3, NCTC will go live on their Facebook page to draw winners for prize baskets provided by each of the participating locations. Last year, 17 local retailers participated in the promotion, and more than $62,000 in vouchers was collected at the end of the three-week event.
A complete list of participating retailers in the “Shop Nebraska City First” promotion will be announced on November 8.
The second holiday shopping promotion is “Twelve Days of Christmas with Holli Day.” This promotion is done almost entirely online.
“We premiered Holli in 2020 when people didn’t shop in person much due to COVID restrictions, but she’s been so popular that we keep bringing her back,” Allgood said.
On the twelve weekdays from December 5 through December 20, pictures of the NCTC Elf (Holli Day) visiting various businesses will be posted on the NCTC Facebook page. Each picture is accompanied by a short story and a question about that particular retailer. The public responds to the question in the Comments section and, at the end of each day, a random winner is chosen. That winner is invited to NCTC to select a customized snow globe fitted with a gift card.
A complete list of participating retailers in the “Twelve Days of Christmas with Holli Day” promotion will be announced on December 3.
COME ON OVER!
This is the way country music started out, with acoustic instruments, before electricity. People sat out on the lawn, on the porch, or in a friend’s house and played their instruments together. Enjoy the originality of music which is still present in many circles of friends.
211 Main Street
Louisville, NE
Come on over and take a spin on our dance floor!
This is a family-friendly venue, so bring the kids, too! Relax in nice air-conditoned comfort and take advantage of our concession stand, selling popcorn, candy bars, soft drinks and bottled water.
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*UPCOMING SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWS
* ALL SATURDAY SHOWS START at 7:30 PM
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November 9, 2024
Humdingers
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November 23, 2024
Down Home Band
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AMPLIFIED JAM SESSIONS
2nd Sunday each month
1-4 pm
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ACOUSTIC JAM SESSIONS
UPDATE, now on the last Sunday each month
1-4 pm
ALL jam sessions, acoustic and electric, are FREE & open to the public!
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For updates, watch the theater's website .
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.
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
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For more information about child abuse and neglect reporting in Nebraska, visit the DHHS website at https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Child-Abuse.aspx.
Read more about it HERE.
(Credit the Nebraska Examiner, July 5, 2024)
In-person and phone meetings are held weekly,
Mondays and Wednesdays, at noon, and Fridays at 5pm.
Hosanna Lutheran Church
700 S 18th St
Plattsmouth, NE
Come in person or attend by phone, call ing 605-562-8401, and enter access code 1239518#.
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
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/
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.)
KB0SMX
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 or call 402-234-6775.
DO YOU KNOW...
The Newsletter you're reading now is only one of several weekly online Cass County Newsletters? Here are some others you might be interested in subscribing to:
www.AlvoNebraska.com
www.CedarCreekNebraska.com
www.EagleNebraska.com
www.ElmwoodNebraska.com
www.GreenwoodNebraska.com
www.LouisvilleNebraska.com
www.NehawkaNebraska.com
www.ManleyNebraska.com
www.MurrayNebraska.com
www.MurdockNebraska.com
www.PlattsmouthNebraska.com
www.SpringfieldNebraska.com
www.UnionNebraska.com
www.UnadillaNebraska.com
www.WeepingWaterNebraska.com
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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.
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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.
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