Murray Newsletter - August 1, 2012

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2012 ABBY_WEHRBEIN

The Murray Beaver Lake Lions Club has chosen Abigail Wehrbein, daughter of Doug and Kari Wehrbein, to be Miss Murray 2012 and represent Murray in the Miss Cass County Queen contest at the County Fair.

CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK, ABBY!!!

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Cass County Fair 4-H Auction Supporters (family, friends, businesses, alumni) are invited to show support for Cass County 4-Hers by attending one of two 4-H auctions held during

the Cass County Fair.

The 4-H cake auction starts at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening August 7, at the open air auditorium on the Cass County fairgrounds. It provides an opportunity to purchase fancy or decorated cakes, pies, and/or specialty breads baked and decorated by 4-H members. The proceeds of this event will be divided between the participating 4-Her and the Cass County 4-H Council. 4-H Council funds raised at this event help sponsor activities for 4-H members throughout the year. Auction supporters are invited to stay for the Fashion Show/Awards program following the auction. A Sneak Peek and Refreshments will be held for everyone at the 4-H Building following this event.

The 4-H Livestock Auction starts at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, August 12, in the livestock barn. Livestock judging awards will be presented to the 4-Hers before the auction at 2:45 p.m. The Cass County 4-H Council clerks this premium sale which is held for market animals only. Each exhibitor is allowed to sell one animal of each species as premium only, meaning dollars per head not cents per pound. Exhibitors retaining ownership will only receive the premium from the sale. Exhibitors of shipped animals will receive the premium from the buyer in addition to the sale proceeds from the buyer of the animal.

Cass County Economic Development

www.CassSites.com

List Your Industrial Site or

Commercial Property

[at NO cost to you]

CASS COUNTY GOING GREEN

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

Murray:

Now - Aug 3

Aug 18 - 24

Sept 8 - 14

Beaver Lake:

Aug 4 - 10

Aug 25 - 31

Sept 15 - 21

Union:

Aug 11 - 17

Sept 1 - 7

Sep 22 - 28

Nehawka:

Aug4 - 17

Sept 1 - 14

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

PANCAKE FEED

Sunday, August 5th, 2012

Community Building

Nehawka, NE

7am to 1pm.

YOUR FREE-WILL DONATIONS

Support Nehawka Rescue Squad

THANK YOU!!

PILLAGE the VILLAGE

MANLEY, NE

AUGUST 25, 2012

PANCAKE FEED - Fire Barn, 7 - 11, Manley VFD

ADULT KICKBALL TOURNAMENT - 8 a.m., Manley Park

Double Elimination, $20/player

Contact Brenda Meyer, 402-699-5510

Shannon Josoff, 402-669-3242

KIDS' KICKBALL TOURNAMENT - 10 a.m., Manley Park

8 - 12 years old

2 games guaranteed

$10/player includes Free Lunch!

Contact Betty Meyer, 402-234-5232

SMOKED BABYBACK RIBS by Rick Bruns - 4 p.m., Manley Park

Take-out available, 402-669-5511

Free Delivery to Manley Residents

Whole Rack $20; Beans and Slaw Available, too!

"HUMAN" TRACTOR PULL - 7 p.m., Manley Park

$40/4-person team of two men, two women who are a minimum of 18 years old.

Pull the Tractor 100 yards for best time.

Cash Prizes!

CONCESSIONS - 11a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hotdogs, Homemade Pie, Smoked Turkey Legs, Loin-on-a-Stick

CHICKEN POOP GAME of CHANCE - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Where's the Chicken Going to Poop?!

FACE PAINTING - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

COOKIE DECORATING CONTEST - 1 p.m. Registration, Community Building

PLANT & TAKE HOME a FAIRY GARDEN - 1 to 5 p.m., Community Building

Free for Kids and All Supplies are Provided

KIDS' GAMES THROUGHOUT the DAY

LIVE BAND at MANLEY HIDEAWAY BAR & GRILL

8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Music by "The Legends"

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Bring Hope to Patients in Need

Donating Blood

through the

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is calling on all eligible blood donors to roll up a sleeve and help save a life by making an appointment to donate blood. During the summer, when blood donations tend to slow, eligible blood donors are needed even more. Giving one hour of your time can give patients extra days, months or even years with their family and friends. To a patient, time is everything – time to laugh, time to live and time to love. The need is constant. The simple act of donating blood can bring hope for patients in need and their families. All blood types are needed, but especially O positive, O negative, B negative and A negative in order to meet patient demand. Please schedule an appointment to donate blood today.

The American Red Cross’ Live Life. Give Life. summer-long campaign is helping to raise awareness about the constant need for blood and encourage regular donations.

Visit redcrossblood.org/GiveWin to learn more.

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.

UPCOMING BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITIES:

CASS COUNTY

8/6/2012, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm, Jeff Henry Chevrolet, 302 Folsom Ave, Plattsmouth

OTOE COUNTY

8/8/2012, 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm, Syracuse High School, 1500 Education Drive, Syracuse

8/9/2012, 9:00 am- 2:00 pm, OPPD Coal Plant, 7264 L Road, Nebraska City

8/9/2012, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm, Cargill, 2601 Industrial Road, Nebraska City

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 visit redcross.org

or join our blog at blog.redcross.org.

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Cass County CASA 5th Annual Golf Benefit

Cass County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Hobscheidt/Henry Pro Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram announce a very special fundraiser to benefit Cass County CASA!

Quarry Oaks Golf Club

16600 Quarry Oaks Drive

Ashland, NE

Saturday, August 11th

Registration begins at 11:30 am with a boxed lunch.

Shotgun start at 1:00 pm, with dinner and prizes starting at 5:30 pm.

Proceeds will benefit the Cass County CASA Program, a donor-supported volunteer organization whose mission is to offer court-approved volunteer advocacy to children that are abused, neglected and often find themselves lost in the court system. Through Cass County CASA, these children are placed with advocates that speak on their behalf and know them well enough to make informed recommendations to the judge.

Register today to participate and guarantee your spot!

$100 golfer registration fee covers ALL COSTS, includes 18 holes of golf, cart fees, box lunch,

dinner, awards, and prizes.

This is a great way to have fun with friends and support others in our community!

For more information visit the event page on our website at http://casscasa.org/events.php

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DESTINATION PLATTSMOUTH

COMING EVENTS

ENTERTAINMENT PLAZA

(Just south of Main at 4th Street in Plattsmouth)

BYOC (Bring your own chairs!) ~ Goodwill donations accepted
No alcoholic beverages ~ Family-oriented shows
Refreshments available

Events starting times are:

July & Aug 7:30pm ** Special Event Times**

Sept event times, 7 p.m.

Events and times subject to change.

COME JOIN US!

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Aug 3

Shadow Ridge Band

Aug 4

Toasted Ponies Aug 10Plattsmouth Community Band

Aug 11

**Teen Fashion Show +

Aug 11

Blind Dog Fulton

Aug 12

**Plattsmouth Summer Festival

Aug 17

Taste Of Plattsmouth +

Aug 18

Cowboy Gathering +

Aug 24

Lloyd McCarter Honky-Tonk

Aug 25

Sounds from The Big Band Era

Aug 31

Joy Johnson + The Notables

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Sep 1

Terry Little & Jonathan

Sep 7

Harvest Festival

Sep 8

Harvest Festival

Sep 14

Janice Freeburg Dancers

Sep 15

Ellis Island Irish-Many Instruments

Sep 21

Plattsmouth Community Band

Sep 22

Sweet Adelines (Lady Barbershop)

Sep 28 *

Sep 29 *

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Oct 5

Live Performance in conjunction with Cruisin’ Main Car Show & Shine

** Farmers Market & Crafts **

Wednesday 3pm - 6pm

Saturday - 9am-noon

Sponsors include Cass County Tourism, Mom’s Restaurant &Cafe, Cass County Bank, John’s Appliance Sales & Service,Plattsmouth State Bank, Jeff Henry Chevrolet,Hobscheidt/Henry PRO Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, &SAC Credit Union

www.plattsmouthmainstreet.com

402-296-5544

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COUNTY FAIR TIME!

Cass County Fair starts Tuesday, August 7 and runs through Saturday, August 11, 2012.

The Fairgrounds are north of Weeping Water, on Highway 1 at 144th Street.

Click on this link for more info www.cassfair.com.

Cass County Parade entry form

New this year at the Fair is Cupcake Contest!

The Prizes for the Cass County Video Contest 2012 - will be:

1st Place - $300

2nd Place - $200

3rd Place - $100

We still need people to PRE-REGISTER if they want to enter a video, click here

Or on the www.CassFair.com website!!

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

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 a www.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 copyrights can cause a project to be rejected by the Judges.

Click here to register

The Prizes for the Cass County Video Contest 2012 - will be:

1st Place - $300

2nd Place - $200

3rd Place - $100

We still need people to PRE-REGISTER if they want to enter a video, click here

Or on the www.CassFair.com website!!

2012 EVENTS at ART CHICKS



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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