Murray Newsletter - August 22, 2012

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“In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.”

Aristotle

2012-08-08 Rainbow_at_Murray

After a beautiful, much-needed, evening shower on August 8th, a big double rainbow tied up the eastern sky. By the time I got home and got my camera, this was about all that I could capture of it, with the Murray water tower to the left.

A little while later, the setting sun reddened the summer sky.

Above, the Missouri River looking east toward the Iowa side from the Plattsmouth Boat Club.

The railroad bridge just north of Plattsmouth across the Platte River, or what there is left of it, at Highway 75.

Below is the Platte River northeast of Plattsmouth from the Schilling Wildlife Refuge.

Sunflower at Schilling Wildlife Refuge.

To the west of Highway 75, at the old Webster Blvd overpass, stands this majestic tree. I hope the new highway construction respects this giant and that it's allowed to grace the surrounding countryside for many years to come.

At Highway 66, just north of Ash Grove in Louisville is the public boat ramp, just north of the road. This is looking southeast from that boat ramp.

Below, looking southwest from the same spot.

2012-08-19 Boat_Ramp_at_Platts_N_of_Louisville

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COUGAR HOLLOW

A NEW, EXCITING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT!

Many special volunteers have been busy this summer installing the outdoor classroom, Cougar Hollow, at Conestoga elementary School. Goals for the classroom include providing learning experiences throughout the entire environment for both children and adults.

This unique classroom is one where math, science, music, art, physical education, history and social studies co-exist and will be used for both play and classroom time. Fourteen trees and over 100 grasses have been planted. There is a handicap accessible path, stamped with animal footprints and tree leaf prints. Weather-permitting, grass will be laid and building of a 30' x 30' stage area for play and classroom time will begin soon.

The outdoor classroom still needs some financial support and sponsorship from local businesses and individuals.

A NOTE FROM TOWN HALL...

04-17-2010 Town_Hall

The Murray Village Board meeting minutes for August have been posted and you can read them by clicking on the 'Village Office' tab above.

The Conestoga High School music department is collecting

BOX TOPS for EDUCATION

again this year.

You may drop off the BOX TOPS at school or give them to a student to take.

If you don't know a Conestoga student, e-mail me at editor@MurrayNebraska.com and we'll work out something to get them there.

Thanks!

CASS COUNTY GOING GREEN

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

Murray:

Now - Aug 24

Sept 8 - 14

Beaver Lake:

Now - Aug 31

Sept 15 - 21

Union:

Sept 1 - 7

Sep 22 - 28

Nehawka:

Sept 1 - 14

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

Plattco Real Estate & Ins., Inc.

Please help us to congratulate one of our sponsors on their new Website:
www.PlattcoInc.com

DOUG MITTEIS

GREENBLATT and SEAY PROUDLY ANNOUNCE

the

16th ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLING BEE

This historical, hysterical event will take place on Sunday, October 14, at 2:30 PM, downstairs in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. In the Open Division, fiddlers will play a hoedown, a waltz, and a tune of choice. There will also be other divisions of competition available for the adventurous fiddlers, including a Singing Fiddler's Contest, a Twin Fiddler's Contest, a Fee-Fi-Faux Fiddler's Contest (fiddle tunes played on any instrument other than a fiddle), and a Hocus-Pocus Contest (cross-tuning, sound effects, dancing, etc.), which will give fiddlers an opportunity to play tunes that are usually not allowed in any other contest.

The prizes for the winners in the Open Division are $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, and $25 for 3rd place. Prizes will also be awarded for 1st place in the other contests.

Contestants can register online:

(http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddling_bee_preregistration.shtml).

Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and $1.00 for children.

Fiddlers and their back-ups are admitted for free.

The contest will be followed by a light snack and an acoustic jam session.

For more information, call 402-275-3221, log on to www.greenblattandseay.com, or e-mail:

debby@greenblattandseay.com.

BIKE to CREATE a WORLD FREE of MS

Local athletes, cycling enthusiasts and MS activists will be challenging both their philanthropic spirit and their bodies in Bike MS this fall. On Sept. 8 and 9, more than 350 cyclists from Nebraska and surrounding areas will hit the roads in the National MS Society’s annual bicycling event.

Riders will participate in a figure-8 ride that will start and finish in Bellevue on the Bellevue University Campus. The ride will feature a short route option of 30 miles, in addition to 53, 75, and 100 miles on day one and 25 and 50 mile options on day two.

The overnight portion of the event will feature live music, food and family fun as The Bellevue University Campus will be transformed into the Bike MS Village. Friends and family are invited to enjoy activities including a bounce house, kid friendly snacks, face painters, balloon animals and much more.

It’s not too late to sign up! Registration is only $30 online at bike.MSmidamerica.org. Each participant is required to raise at least $200, but riders average more than $750. Join or form a team to conquer the Bike MS challenge. Those interested in riding or volunteering can register online or by calling 913-432-3926, press 2.

The money raised will provide research and support for people affected by MS. Whether you ride, fundraise or volunteer, register today online at bike.MSmidamerica.org or call 1-800-344-4867.

You can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis!

Aug 25 Mud Run 2012 Lincoln

	Sept 1–2 Mac Attack Regatta Lake McConaughy, Ogallala

	Aug 25–26	Defenders of Freedom Air Show and Open House Bellevue

	Sept 1–2	Kite Flight Callaway

	Sept 1–3	Meadville Store Labor Day Music and ATV Festival Ainsworth

	Sept 7–9	Nebraska State Rodeo Association – State Finals North Platte

	Sept 8–9	Archery Sight-In Days at Ponca State Park Ponca

	Sept 11–13	Husker Harvest Days Grand Island

2012-08-08 Blood_Infographic_FINAL

Your next blood donation opportunity:

8/23/2012, 2:00 pm- 7:00 pm, City Building, 101 W Eldora Ave, Weeping Water

9/7/2012, 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm, Fire Hall, 601 N 4th, Elmwood

9/10/2012, 11:30 am- 5:30 pm, Plattsmouth Methodist Church, 702 Main St, Plattsmouth

WANTED:

Cass County Tourism Committee seeks outgoing, people-oriented individual for director in Plattsmouth office. Tourism experience preferred. 20 hours per week, strong computer and budgeting skills required. Occasional daytime travel.

Email cover letter and resume to committee chair:

nphome@windstream.net by August 27, 2012.

Cass County Economic Development

www.CassSites.com

List Your Industrial Site or

Commercial Property

[at NO cost to 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"

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:

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 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

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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