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Today is the first day of summer

and

the l-o-n-g-e-s-t day of the year!

Have a ball!

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CASS COUNTY 4th of JULY CELEBRATION

WEDNESDAY, July 4th, 2012

YOUNG MEMORIAL PARK

MURRAY, NEBRASKA

Fireworks Rain Date: SATURDAY July 7th, 2012

CONCESSIONS by 4TH of JULY ASSOCIATION

10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

featuring SCHWAN'S ICE CREAM TREATS!

HOMEMADE PIE and ICE CREAM

Murray Christian Church

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

OOZEBALL CONTEST

10:00 am - Registration

Games Start at Noon

Awards 1st place

SHOES REQUIRED!

$ 5.00 per person

6 to 8 person teams

Age groups – 8th grade and under/High School/Adult

Parent or Guardian Signature required if younger than 18 yr. old

Single Elimination

Sponsored by: Wiles Brothers

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DIME GLASS TOSS

11:00 a.m.

LITTLE MR. & MISS. 4TH OF JULY

11:30 registration

Starts at Noon

$5.00 Per Entry

Ages 5 to 7

Trophies furnished by Murray State Bank

BINGO

Noon to 3:00 p.m.

HORSESHOE CONTEST

1:30 Registration

Pitching starts at 2:00 p.m.

$10 for coed Team

$5.00 per person

Pay Back

Failure to play at designated time is forfeiture of game

BABY CONTEST

2:30 Registration

Starts at 3:00 p.m.

$2.00 per Entry

Trophies furnished by Murray State Bank

PARADE LINE UP

6:30 p.m.

In front of Conestoga Elementary School in Murray

104 High St.

Parade at 7:00 p.m.

AUCTION

8:00 p.m.

CORONATION of MISS MURRAY

Approx. 9:00 p.m.

GRAND MARSHAL

Approx. 9:15 p.m.

RAFFLE DRAWING

Approx. 9:30 p.m.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Approx. 9:55 p.m.

Sung By: Linda Grunewald

FIREWORKS DISPLAY

Approx. 10:00 p.m.

Provided exclusively through donations to the 4th of July Association

The Cass County 4th of July Association is NOT responsible for any Accident or Injury

For Information Call: Jerry Blasig 235-2203 or Keith Felthousen 235-2850

Want something fun to do on these warm summer evenings? How about rooting for our hometown Little League Baseball teams down at beautiful Young Park on the west side of Murray? While you're there, you might run into some old friends and you can even enjoy some cool refreshments from the new concession stand, too!

MURRAY PEEWEE BASEBALL

All games are at 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 21, HOME v. Louisville Gold

PeeWee Tournament will be June 25 - 30 in Ashland.

COACHES and PLAYERS LOVE 3v3 SOCCER!

The 3v3 format offers fast-paced, skill-building, fun soccer!

Every player is involved and constantly touching the ball!

3v3 live is open to male and female teams U4 - adult.

Parents and coaches can organize and coach 3v3 teams.

Each team may have up to six players.

All teams are guaranteed a minimum of four games.

Every player will receive an official 3v3 Live Tour t-shirt.

Medals will be awarded to players on the top 3 teams in each division.

3v3 Soccer is a great way to improve your teams and individual player's

skills for the upcoming tournament season.

The top four teams in each division are qualified to play in ALL the

3v3 Live Regional Championship Tournaments.

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 1st, 2012

EARLY REGISTRATION FEE: $170.00 per team

Call Travis at 435-229-9100 for more info.

Don't miss out on the fun!

Register now at www.3v3live.com

YOU MUST PRESENT a CURRENT PHOTO

YOUR CHILD

UPON REGISTRATION!

Southeast Soccer Club is accepting donations through July 16th to help fund

concessions for the upcoming

3v3 Tournament.

Proceeds from tournament will go towards putting in a well for water for the fields.

Please contact Heather Larson 9713 Gabriella Drive, Beaver Lake, NE 68048, 402-306-8996.

or heatehrdlarson@windstream.net for more details.

Thank you!

CASS COUNTY GOING GREEN

recycle trailer will be located on these dates in the following towns:

Murray:

Now - June 22

Beaver Lake:

June 23 - 29

Union:

Now - June 15

Nehawka:

Now - June 22

(Murray will also continue to have the recycle bin located behind Town Hall every day for Murray residents' use only.)

WANTED: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Oxbow Animal Health, located in Murdock NE, is looking for a

Maintenance Technician

to maintain Production equipment, vehicles, buildings and grounds.

5 to 7 years experience preferred.

Send resume/inquiries to: HR@oxbowanimalhealth.com

Apply in person at:

Oxbow Animal Health

29012 Mill Road

Murdock, NE 68407

Help Spark the American Red Cross

Blood Supply this Summer

While the Independence Day holiday will surely ignite many spectacular fireworks extravaganzas, the American Red Cross is counting on donors to spark the nation’s blood supply. The Red Cross reminds eligible donors that the need for blood is constant, especially during holiday timeframes – like Independence Day – when eligible donors have even less time in their busy schedules to give.

While all blood types are needed during the summer months, O negative, B negative and A negative blood types are currently in high demand because they potentially can be transfused to patients with Rh positive or Rh negative blood types. Type O negative, the universal blood type, can potentially be transfused to patients with any blood type.

The American Red Cross encourages all eligible donors to donate blood regularly this summer to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients in need.

The American Red Cross’ Live Life. Give Life. summer-long campaign is helping to raise awareness aboutthe constant need for blood and encourage regular donations. Presenting donors between May 21 and September 5, 2012 will be entered automatically into the Live Life. Give Life. promotion for a chance to win prize packages from GiftCertificates.com. And, from June 29 to July 8, presenting donors will be entered to win additional prize certificates to thank them for giving blood around the Independence Day holiday. Visit redcrossblood.org/GiveWin to learn more.

INDEPENDENCE DAY PROMOTION

As a special 'thank you' around the Independence Day holiday, presenting donors between June 29 and July 8, 2012, can register to win a prize certificate redeemable at GiftCertificates.com. Visit redcrossblood.org/GiveWin for details.

How to Donate Blood

Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), 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 have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies more than 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visitredcross.org or join our blog at blog.redcross.org.

CASS COUNTY

7/13/2012, 2:00 pm- 7:00 pm, Methodist Church, 2nd St & Kansas St, Murdock

OTOE COUNTY

7/9/2012, 11:00 am- 5:00 pm, Eagle's Club, 600 1st Corso, Nebraska City

Cass County Fair 2012 - Video Contest (APR) Advanced Pre-Registration Form

Thank you for competing in this years exciting Cass County Fair Video Contest! This year we absolutely require an advance registration form (this form) to be submitted by Tuesday August 7th, 2012 at midnight CDT for each project to be considered by the judges on the submission deadline August 17, 2012 at 5PM CDT.

When we receive this form you will receive an APR (Advance Project Registration) Number (via the email address you provide) within 24 hours and that will be your assurance that you are in the cue, and it will also identify this project for the purpose of questions, comments, and finally with your submission on or before August 17th, 2012 at 5PM CDT, judging and finally the awards on August 24, 2012 at 5PM CDT.

There is no obligation to complete your video, or to submit a video - you can change your mind at any point however pre-registration IS required for any submission to be considered by the Judges. There will be NO exceptions.

You need to create, and edit your video, upload to your www.YouTube.com acct submit it with awww.YouTube.com URL and agree to maintain that video publicly available for the benefit of the Cass County Fair Board for a minimum of 1 year. By submitting this form you agree that you have rights for the use of any content, video or music that you include in your project. The Cass County Fair Board requires that any submission be free from any Copy Protected content in order to be considered by the judges. You agree that any questions as to copy rights can cause a project to be rejected by the Judges.

Hosanna Lutheran Church

Rummage Sale

June 21-23

Thursday 9 am-8 pm Friday 9-2 and Saturday 9-2

Furniture, Clothes, Housewares, Baby, Toys, treasures for everyone!

NEHAWKA LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL

(Schedules are subject to change)

PeeWees

21 Jun 6:00 @ Syracuse

Pony League

21 Jun 7:30 @ Syracuse

26 Jun 7:30 @ Nehawka

28 Jun 7:30 @ Nehawka

2012 EVENTS at ART CHICKS

June 23, Cocktails in the Garden with Plant & Garden Junk Sale, Plant Swap

July 29, Sunday, 9 to 4: Flea Market and Old Fashioned Dessert Festival/Car show

September 24, Saturday, Chocolate Festival - Chocolate themed meal and treats at all the shops

October, All Month Long - Shopping bonanza! Punch card, visit all the local participating stores and enter to win a drawing for shopping spree worth over $300.00.

October 29, Saturday, Witches Brew Party -11:00 and 1:00 is our grand celebration of everything Halloween! Two blocks full of music, dancing, broom ceremonies, fortune telling and much more. Free gift to those who dress up. Saturday 2:30 Little Witches in Training Party Bring your little ones to a special 2:30 seating to celebrate Halloween and all its glory. Come in costume and learn about Halloween traditions, make believe fun and dancing.

November 12, Holiday Open House & Art Chicks Lunchorama Stop in and see all the new Holiday decor and Gifts in over 5 shops. Husker items, jewelry, purses, kitchen goods, baby and kids too. Reserve your table for 2 or 52 and enjoy a show of the latest jewelry for the season from several designers and handmade gifts from local artisans.

December 3, Ringing in the Season All of Louisville will be bustling with the sounds and activities of the season. Kids Shopping with children’s luncheon at 2:30 Bring your little one and they can shop and wrap presents for Christmas surprises for everyone on their list.

December Holiday Camp, Ladies, time to learn some new tricks to make your holiday prep easier. Spend time in Camp gaining the skills to “do it all” or at least laugh so much the stress disappears.

Visit coopandfeathers.blogspot.com and louisvilleartchicks.com for more details.

Art Chicks 402-234-2669

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