• About our Village of Murray

    About our Village of Murray

    Murray is a village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 481 at the 2000 census. As of the census of 2000, there were 481 people, 188 households, and 140 families residing in the village. Read More
  • Conestoga Elementary School

    Conestoga Elementary School

    "Our school and school district are dedicated to providing all students with the educational foundation necessary to succeed in school and in life. To ensure your child’s success, we set high standards that are reflected in what is taught in our classrooms." Read More
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Wednesday news items
MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN NOON on the MONDAY PRIOR!

For more Conestoga School information, visit the Cougars:

www.conestogacougars.org


 

Order Meat Trays NOW
for Graduation and other Spring Events
:

MOTHER'S LIL ANGELS RELAY for LIFE

will be selling MEAT TRAYS
during the month of May for graduations or your other Spring events.


ALL PROCEEDS TAX DEDUCTIBLE and will BENEFIT the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY!


Each tray will consist of 3 POUNDS EACH,
SLICED ROAST BEEF, TURKEY and HAM
for a TOTAL of 9 POUNDS of MEAT!


Cost is $30 per tray and must be ordered in advance. (What a deal!)

Order by calling either
Jen Fitch, 402-873-8443
OR
Angie Ellis, 402-873-8426
CALL and ORDER EARLY!


(Meat is provided by Cargill Meat Solutions in Nebraska City.)


 

 

MURRAY GARAGE SALES


will be this Friday and Saturday, May 1st & 2nd.

Maps at most sale locations

*See address list below* 

If you plan to place your own signs along roadways PLEASE keep them away from the state's road signs and a minimum 15' from edge of road for safety.  (Per State Dept. of Roads)

Make your lettering BIG and BOLD, so that it can be read by drivers without them having to slow down to read it.

NEVER use nails or staples on power poles when placing signs, because they're a safety hazard for electrical workers.

ALWAYS remove your signs immediately after the sales.  Signs left up blow around, littering  our village, roadways and countryside.

PLEASE clean-up after your sales and remove all signs!

Questions, call Pat, 235-2926.


 

MURRAY GARAGE SALES

(Refer # of sale to map on reverse)

(Restrooms located at both Young & Tyson Parks)

1. 212 N. LOUGHRIDGE - Dale Earnhardt jacket, Boy/Girls clothes, household

2. 100 E. HIGH - Items too numerous to mention! W ide assortment!!

3. 301 N. TAYLOR - 3-Family Sale: Patio set, end tables, girl clothes, (infant - 5), new doll
beds

4. 100 RIEKE - Antiques, glassware, vhs/cassette tapes, lots of misc.

5. 104 E. HIGH - (Elem. School) - DI Teams’ Plant sale!

6. TYSON PARK - DI Teams’ yard sale & concessions!

7. 410 N. DAVIS - Antiques, household items

8. 301 W. YOUNG - Amer. Cancer Society/Relay for Life, Kris’ Krew Bake Sale!

9. 308 N. PARK AVE. - Kid items, household, large variety of items.

10. 8353 12 ST. - th Tables, desk, kitchen, jewelry, lots of misc.

11. 217 W. YOUNG - Infant girl’s clothes, boys clothes, misc.

12. 405 W. YOUNG - Oak entertainment center, parts washer, fabric

13. 312 N. LOUGHRIDGE - Pellet Stove, (working order), doilies/dresser scarves,
Barbie dolls, (in boxes)

14. 201 N. HOW - Boy Scout’s Sale & concessions! Household items, boat, lots more!

15. 208 RAILROAD AVE - Lots of clothes, household items, motorcycle, van, concessions!

16. 116 W. CAMPBELL - Thomas organ, kids’ toys, big assortment of items

17. 102 N. DAVIS - Dell computer, desk, Hide-a-Bed couch

18.  308 N. HOW - Wide assortment of items here!

PUTT for a CAR @ MURRAY BUILDING & SUPPLY
SATURDAY, 8-10 a.m.

PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PAPER!

 


 

 

Destination Imagination Fundraisers:


Three of Conestoga's Destination Imagination teams qualified for Global Finals. Team members are now working on the fundraisers listed below, to help finance their trip to Knoxville, TN, May 19-24. Twenty students, parents, staff, and grandparents will attend.


Fresh Cut Meat Raffle:

1 ticket = $5
3 tickets = $10
8 tickets = $20
Tickets available at ALL DI fundraising events,
Elementary School office, or from any DI member.


Spring Plant Sale at Conestoga Elementary:

Friday, May 1st  7:30am-1:00pm  3:00-6:00pm
Saturday, May 2nd   8:00am - 1:00pm
Hanging Baskets, Annuals, Perennials, Vegetables


Concession Stand & Tag Sale
(during Murray Community Garage Sales):

Tyson Park, along W. Young St., between Park & Davis Avenues.
Friday, May 1st  7:30am-1:00pm
Saturday, May 2nd 8:00-1:00pm
Homemade goodies, coffee, drinks and lunch


Dinner, Spring Concert and Dessert:

Conestoga Elementary 4th-6th Grade Spring Concert
Thursday, May 14   5:30-6:45pm -
Feed the Family in the Elementary School Cafeteria

(Free Will Donation)

Before the concert enjoy grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, beans, chips & drink.
After the concert, make your own sundae! -
Ice cream will be scooped and ready to go immediately following the concert.


All proceeds will be used for these teams who will be representing our school to
other participants from around the world!

 


PUTT for a CAR!

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2009
during Murray Community Garage Sale Days


2 HOURS ONLY
8 - 10 a.m.


MURRAY BUILDING & SUPPLY
MURRAY, NE


FREE & OPEN to the PUBLIC!


PRIZES, FUN, and LIVE, ON-AIR BROADCAST!


KNCY RADIO and MURRAY BUILDING and SUPPLY
are sponsoring a golf putting contest for licensed drivers to qualify for a chance to win a
PT CRUISER!


You'll have two chances to make your putt. Qualifiers will then attend a 'putt-off' on
July 1st
at Timber Creek Golf Course
for their chance to win a
2001 PT CRUISER!

(If you are interested in having a 'putt' at your business, please call Vicki,
402-677-4833 for more information.)


PET VACCINATION CLINIC

Saturday, May 2, 2009
9 - 11 a.m.

Village personnel will be on hand to issue pet licenses

For more information, contact Village Clerk, 235-2119
OR
Plattsmouth Animal Hospital, 296-2179


 

BOOK FAIR

The Scholastic Spring Book Fair will take place on May 7th and 8th at
Conestoga Elementary with a 'BOGO',  (buy-one,get-one) sale.
Thursday night is' Family Night', but students will have another opportunity to shop on Friday, as well.

Take advantage to stock-up on some great summer reading material!

 


 

Gizmo Guys to Perform at the Lofte

What do you get when you cross world-class juggling talent with family-friendly comedy?

The answer is, the Gizmo Guys!

Gizmo_Guys


Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker have amazed and amused audiences around the world. The Gizmo Guys have strutted their stuff in places as diverse as Saudi Arabia and Japan and have taught juggling at the renowned French and Canadian National Circus Schools.  But, what makes their act so appealing is their combination of technique and infectious humor.

The Gizmo Guys' rapid-fire act inspires sidesplitting laughter in audience members of all ages.
The Gizmo Guys are based out of New York City, but have visited Nebraska several times in the past. Most recently they performed at Lincoln's Lied Center for the Performing Arts in 2007 and treated a sell-out crowd to their special brand of family entertainment.


The Gizmo Guys will be performing at the Lofte on Friday, May 8th at 7:00pm.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 and under.

Their show generally runs about an hour.
Everyone from age 0-100 is encouraged to join us for this fun-filled evening. Bring the kids. Bring Grandma and Grandpa. The whole family will have fond memories of this one!

The Lofte Community Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization supported in part by The Cooper Foundation, The Midlands Community Foundation, and the Cass County Visitors Promotion Committee.  The Lofte Community Theatre isdedicated to providing opportunities for area residents of all ages to participate in the creation process and companionship of live theatre in rural Nebraska and to enjoy the social, artistic, and educational benefits of this art form.


 

 

Auditions at Lofte Theatre

The Lofte Community Theatre near Manley will be holding auditions for its summer musical, "Crazy For You" on Sunday, May 10th and Monday, May 11th at 7:00PM. The production will run weekends between July 17 and August 2. 

First premiering in 1992, "Crazy For You" is considered to be "the new Gershwin musical." The script is loosely based off of the 1930 show, "Girl Crazy" and the score is made up of Gershwin tunes from the era including,
"I Got Rhythm," and "Someone to Watch Over Me."

Those interested in auditioning should bring a prepared piece of music and expect cold readings from the script.  Specifics on vocal ranges and available parts can be found on the theater's website,
www.Lofte.com.  Questions regarding the show or the audition process may be sent to Artistic Director Kevin Colbert at LofteDirector@Lofte.com.

 



NEHAWKA – CONESTOGA
96th ANNUAL
ALUMNI BANQUET/GOLF TOURNAMENT

May 23, 2009

Lake Ridge Golf Course
(located 1 ¼ miles east of Hwy 75 off Murray Road, south side of Beaver Lake)

HONORED CLASSES: 2009, 1999, 1989, 1979, 1969, 1959, 1949, 1939

GOLF TOURNAMENT:
1:00 – 6:00 (shot-gun start)
18 Hole 4-Person Scramble
Open to first 72 Golfers or 18 Teams
* We can assist with pairing up people to make a team*
Cost includes golf, cart, prizes and sack lunch
Cost: $42/player

BANQUET:
6:30 - ???
The banquet will be hosted at Fairways Restaurant, Lake Ridge Golf Course, located inside the clubhouse. A buffet-style dinner will be provided including drinks (ice tea, coffee and water). All other drinks i.e. soda and alcohol can be purchased.
Cost: $15/person or $28/couple

PLEASE RSVP by MAY 8th to:
James Hoshor
jhoshor@gurualliance.com
Ed Behrns
ELB0920@hotmail.com


 

POST OFFICE REMINDER:

Starting May 11, it will cost you another 2 cents to send a first class letter.Stamps for 1-ounce letters will jump in price from 42 cents to 44 cents. Prices for other types and sizes of mail will change also.

However, there is a bit of good news for people who plan ahead when buying stamps:
Customers can use their FOREVER STAMPS, regardless of when they were purchased, to mail 1-ounce letters after the price change, without the need for additional postage.
You can still purchase FOREVER STAMPS at the post office.

Check it out at

www.usps.gov


 

 

VILLAGE CLEAN-UP DAYS

MAY 30-31, 2009
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.


Drop-off location is southeast of Murray Repair,
(Follow South St., turn right), at the old sewer plant, which is fenced-in.)


FREE to MURRAY VILLAGE RESIDENTS ONLY
PROOF of RESIDENCE will be CHECKED by Village Personnel, so bring a current water bill statement.

(Non-resident items will NOT be accepted.)


Items accepted:
TREE LIMBS
YARD WASTE
Other items, except for those listed below:

Items NOT accepted:
TIRES
PAINT
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES
AUTOMOTIVE OIL
CONCRETE


Call Village Clerk for more details, 235-2119


 

 

CRAIG KRUSE
INSPIRATIONAL GOSPEL MUSIC
SAT, MAY 2nd
7 P.M.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
306 WEST 'H' STREET
WEEPING WATER, NE
Come and join Craig for the evening!
FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!
A free-will offering will be received to support the ongoing ministry
www.CraigKruseMusic.com


 

 

FIDDLING CONTEST WORKSHOP


Saturday, May 16, 2009
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Old Avoca Schoolhouse
Avoca, Nebraska
Any age or experience level of fiddlers, violinists or violists encouraged to enroll
Pre-registration Required
Enrollment Limited
$20.00 per fiddler


Deborah Greenblatt, championship fiddler and fiddle book author, will explain some of the rules (if any) that fiddlers are likely to see. Tune choices and performance customs will be discussed, as well. This workshop should be helpful for those wanting to learn some of the do's and dont's when playing in a fiddle contest, and particularly for those planning to enter the
Monumental Fiddling Championship
in Beatrice on
Saturday, May 23.
Call 402-275-3221 or e-mail debby@greenblattandseay.com
Now, stop fiddling around and enroll today!


MURRAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be June 8-12: http://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/murray

The 'Power Team' will be here June 17-21. 
Check out a clip of this powerful, inspiring show at
www.thepowerteam.com

For more info from Murray Christian Church, check out our website at :
http://home.windstream.net/church2527/MCC.htm


 

Creating Captains Football Camp

A positive game plan for promoting character on and off the football field

June 12th, 8:30a.m. To Noon
Check-In begins at 8:00a.m.
Paid Registration must be received by June 1st
Open to all 3rd Grade – 8th Grade Boys
Camp Location: Conestoga High School – Murray, NE

Dear Parents/Guardians & Players,

The purpose of the Creating Captains Football Camp is two-fold:

1.  To provide participants the opportunity to develop discipline and character to strengthen inner qualities and grow as individuals in a team atmosphere.  This will be an offensive instruction camp only.

2.  To provide participants the opportunity to learn and improve their football knowledge and skills, under the guidance of experienced football players. Each participant will come away with a better understanding of the great game of football.  The camp is designed to meet each player’s needs at a particular position.

Complete care will be taken by all instructors to ensure the safety of all camp participants.  This is a NON CONTACT camp and each drill is designed with the safety of the athlete in mind.

Game Plan Includes:
Showing great CHARACTER on and off the field
Have the COURAGE to stand in the face of peer pressure
Being LEADERS in your schools and communities
Showing RESPECT for yourself and others


Matt Davison,
Camp Director

Proud Member of the
Nebraska Cornhuskers
1997 National Champion

Registration Form


Name: ________________________________
(Area Code) & Phone: _______________________
Parent or Guardian’s Names: ________________________________________________________
Street Address: ___________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________
State: __________
Zip Code: _____________
Age: ______
T-Shirt Size: Small Med Large XLarge XXLarge
Email Address: _________________________________________________________________
Emergency Name: ______________________________
Phone: ____________________
Waiver: The undersigned, being the custodial parent/legal guardian for the above named participate, hereby releases and waivers any and all claims, losses, damages, injuries to person or property, expense, cause of action or cost named participant has, had or may have in the future against Matt Davison, Creating Captains, Inc., and all other coaches and event sponsors arising from or relating to participant’s participation in, and/or the conduct of, the event. The undersigned also gives permission for any emergency medical treatment by a physician, surgeon, hospital, or medical care facility that my be required, including transportation, and accept responsibility for the cost.
Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________________________________________________
Name Printed: ____________________________________________________________________
Date: ______________________
Player Signature: ____________________________________


Registration Fee is $50.00


Mail completed form and payment to:
Cougar Youth Football
8908 Bellevue Drive
Plattsmouth, NE 68048


 

EASY, BREEZY AUTOPAY!

Imagine, one less check to write out, one less letter to mail or one less stop in your busy day to drop off the water payment...your schedule could actually become a little less hectic. Wouldn't that be nice?

Murray residents that already enjoy the stream-lined convenience of automatic bank withdrawals for monthly payments on their mortgages, utilities and cars, might want to consider having their water/sewer/trash bill paid in this same manner.


In order for a program of this type to be feasible, there would have to be a fairly high number of households using this option.


Drop a note in with your next water payment or leave a message at Town Hall, 235-2119, so the board can get a good idea of the number of residents interested to make this happen!


Springfield City Wide Garage Sale

Friday May 1st 8:00 – 5:00
Saturday May 2nd 8:00 – 1:00

Baby, Children’s, and Adult Clothes, Furniture, Car Seats, Home Décor Items, Kitchen Items, Pet Supplies, Camping Items,   Furniture and Antiques…Much Much More!!

Springfield City Wide Garage Sale
Friday, May 1st, 2009  8:00 - 5:00
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 8:00 - 1:00

310 S. 8th Street Circle
Boys clothes (Infant to 4T), baby items, toys (several Leapfrog items), home décor items, miscellaneous girls, adult, and maternity clothes, and children’s furniture

320 S. 8th Street Circle
Car seats, kid’s toys/clothes (girl sizes 5-6), VHS movies, and household items

331 S. 8th Street Circle
Kitchen chairs, baby furniture, and clothes (baby girl and boys)

850 N. 4th Street
Clothes (mens and juniors/women), kitchen items, collectibles, and home décor items

695 Elm Street
Baby items, toys, VCR tapes, and miscellaneous

16110 Platteview Road
Antiques, coat rack, vases, kitchen items, pet supplies and much much more

195 N. 8th Street
Antiques and collectibles, household items, camping items, and furniture

501 S. 7th Street
Matching end and coffee table, hall tree, round end table, desk, mirror, toys, boys/girls clothes (size 2 and under), and miscellaneous

550 Vine Street

Springfield Methodist Church – 480 Main Street (Saturday only)
Assortment of  household items and clothing