Murray Newsletter - March 27, 2013

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

You're welcome to attend the next organizational meeting for this year's

4th of July celebration in Murray

at Murray Town Hall, Tuesday, April 16, 7 pm

Do you have ideas or suggestions or just want to volunteer to help? Come and give your input for this fun event.

Hope to see you there!

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Save the Date!

SCHOOL CARNIVAL

April 12, 2013

Conestoga Elementary School

104 E High Street

Murray, NE

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Plan for a fun family Friday night at our school!

Have a blast in the Space Camp Bounce House with a slide AND the 38-foot-long Wacky Jr. Obstacle Course inflatable and enjoy the 13 other carnival booths with prizes, a 3-hole, mini, putt-putt golf course and Princess Creation Station! You might even win one of 70+ cakes in the cakewalk!

Enjoy cotton candy, concessions or dinner with pulled BBQ sandwiches, super nachos, hotdogs and beverages.

NOTES from TOWN HALL...

Reminder - All Murray business owners, please be reminded that Murray will start a local city sales and use tax at a rate of one percent (1%) effective April 1, 2013.

On that date, any sales and/or services that are assessed a sales tax must include the local one percent sales tax in addition to the state sales tax of five and one half percent (5.5%). This is only applicable to businesses within the corporate limits of the Village of Murray.

If you should have any questions or concerns, the Nebraska Department of Revenue’s website, (www.revenue.ne.gov), contains information on all city sales and use tax rates.

JUST A REMINDER...NOW'S A GOOD TIME TO SEND YOUR BOX TOPS TO CONESTOGA SCHOOLS!

Cass County Volleyball Club

Pizza Party

Saturday, April 6th, 2013

4p.m. til around 6or 7p.m.

Come early to get a good seat!

Conestoga Elementary Gymnasium

Murray, NE

Cindy Meyer, Coach of Doane College Volleyball Program, (Crete, NE), and one of her senior players

will be here to give us some “tips” with demonstrations for your BEST volleyball!

***Please do a brief RSVP to me at this email: bradandtheresa@gmail.com.

How many of your family will be attending so we can order pizza. ***

Parents, please bring a side item to go with the pizza.

If your last name begins with the letter A through M, bring a side salad, pasta or breadsticks.

If your last name begins with the letter N through Z, bring a fruit dish or dessert.

The club will handle the pizza, paper supplies and beverages.

Thanks again to Conestoga for allowing us to use their facility.

Remember, we are always looking for parent or young adult volunteers to help us with our club coaching and administration. Let us know if you are interested.

Check out DOANE at http://athletics.doane.edu/Athletics/Women/Volleyball/

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To check out the Conestoga Cougars' school events and sports schedules,please visit the Conestoga website: http://www.conestogacougars.org

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RECYCLE!

Do something good for your community and our earth!

CASS COUNTY GOING GREEN recycle trailer will be located on these dates in the following towns:

Murray:

April 6 - 12

April 27 - May 3

May 8 - 24

June 8 - 14

June 29 - 30

Beaver Lake:

Now - Mar 29

April 13 - 19

May 4 - 10

May 25 - 31

June 15 - 21

Union:

Mar 30 - April 5

April 20 - 26

May 11 - 17

June 1 - 7

June 22- 28

Nehawka:

Now - Mar 29

April 13 - 26

May 11 - 24

June 8 - 21

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

YESTERDAY and TODAY!

AT the LOFTE THEATRE

The British are coming! The British are coming! The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley announces the production, "Yesterday and Today!" will be on the Lofte stage Saturday, April 20 at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 21 at 2pm. Tribute artist and Nebraska native, Billy McGuigan will lead the interactive Beatles experience. In this electrifying show, audiences create the playlist so each performance is fresh and unique. There are no costumes or wigs; just great music in a wonderfully beautiful setting.

Each show is totally unique. Audience members fill out request cards for their favorite Beatles tune. When a request card is selected, the band asks that person to explain why that particular Beatles tune is special to them. This is a wonderfully fun and memorable experience for all!

"Yesterday and Today" has run for sold-out crowds several times in Omaha and we're proud to bring this popular show to Cass County. Showtime is 7:30pm on Saturday, April 20 and 2pm on Sunday, April 21. All seats are reserved and cost $30.

The Lofte Theatre is located just east of the village of Manley. If you have any questions or wish to purchase tickets, please call the box office at (402) 234-2553.

THE FOX on the FAIRWAY

Mistaken identities! Romantic shenanigans! And most importantly, golf! KBC Productions announces the opening of its spring production at Mahoney State Park, "The Fox On the Fairway," on Saturday, March 9. Reminiscent of the Marx Brothers' classics, this madcap adventure will keep you on your toes. We suggest a PG13 rating for this event.

The show is directed by and stars Kevin Colbert of Weeping Water. The cast also includes Mick Kovar, Samantha Colbert and Mathew Pegler of Lincoln; Stacy White and Shari Hoelker of Omaha and Ross Mumford of Elmwood. The role of Justin is shared on an alternating schedule by Mr. Pegler and Mr. Mumford.

"The Fox on the Fairway," runs March 9, 10, 15-17, 22-24, 30, April 5-7, 12-14 and 19-21. Curtain times are 7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Sundays are 2:00pm matinees. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Reservations may be made by calling Mahoney State Park at 402.944.2523 ext 7122. A park entry permit is required.

Pictured: Sitting, Mathew Pegler. Front, Samantha Colbert and Ross Mumford. Back, Shari Hoelker, Mick Kovar, Kevin Colbert and Stacy White.

Great Plains Bicycling Club to Sponsor

Riders can start in either Louisville or Eagle and ride to the other town and back for a total of 60 miles. Or they can start in either town and turn around at Murdock for a thirty-mile ride.

To download an application, go to:

http://greatplainsbikeclub.org/springfling/

LOUISVILLE SENIOR CENTER NOTES:

BISCUITS and GRAVY BREAKFASTS

Louisville Senior Center (423 Elm) will host a Biscuits and Gravy

breakfast this Saturday March 30th (and every LAST Saturday of the month) from 7:00-10:30.

Everyone welcome.

Bring friends and family visiting for Easter.

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MONTHLY COVERED-DISH DINNER/LUNCH

The FIRST Monday of the month covered dish dinner/lunch will be MOVED to Monday April 8th @ noon because of the Easter Weekend.

The menu is Roast Beef and everyone is welcome.

If you bring a covered dish your meal is FREE, otherwise it's $4.

Registration is now open for the

2013 Schoolhouse Fiddle Camps

in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in Avoca, Nebraska.

Deborah Greenblatt, championship fiddler, author of many fiddle collections, will help the campers get in touch with their inner fiddler. The course of study during the Schoolhouse Fiddle Camps will be designed specifically for the individual campers who sign up.

The June Camp (Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14) is for folks who consider themselves beginners. The July Camp (Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12) is for folks who consider themselves intermediate or advanced.

Enrollment is limited to 10 fiddlers for each week, so that everyone will get individual attention.

For more information, e-mail Deborah at debby@greenblattandseay.com.

To register on line, log on to:

http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddle_camp.shtml

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Lofte Scholarship

Lofte Theatre Scholarship

Applications

The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley is currently accepting applications from high school seniors for the Lofte's 2013 scholarship award. Any graduating senior with plans to continue their education and has volunteered at the Lofte (acting, ushering, construction, etc.) may apply.

The scholarship application is listed on the Lofte's website (www.Lofte.com) under the 'Information' tab.

Destination Nebraska


	Apr 25–27 Country Bluegrass Show North Platte

	Apr 26–28 Arbor Day Celebration Nebraska City

	Apr 12–14	Wine, Writers and Song Festival Brownville

	Apr 20	Earth Day Celebration at Ponca State Park Ponca

	Apr 20–21	American Kennel Club Dog Show Grand Island

	Apr 27	National Jr. Ranger Day Scotts Bluff National Monument, Gering

	Apr 27	The Great Nebraska Mushroom Hunt Peru

	May 4-5 & 11–12	Nebraska Renaissance Faire Papillion



	World’s Largest Porch Swing With room for 18 adults or 24 children, this one-of-a-kind attraction provides a memorable spot for a photo with family and friends. Hebron

	University of Nebraska State Museum of Natural History Experience one of the world’s largest collections of fossil elephants and learn about the evolution of some of the strangest creatures on the planet. The museum is also home to a planetarium. Lincoln

	Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Check out the newly renovated Scott Aquarium—the largest aquarium inside a North American zoo. Then explore America’s largest indoor rainforest, the world’s largest indoor desert and the world’s largest nocturnal exhibit. Omaha

	Meadowlark Hill Lilac Collection Plan now to take in the sights and smells of one of the largest privately held lilac collections in the world. Open only during the second and third weeks of May. Ogallala

	Chadron State Park Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing and swimming amongst a breathtaking view—the Pine Ridge. Open year-round with cabins available mid-April through mid-November. Chadron

	Fairbury Rock Island Depot Museum Set in a restored 1914 train depot, this hot spot for railroad history boasts a large model railroad display, a sizable collection of artifacts and miniature train rides. Fairbury

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WEEPING WATER GUN CLUB

Rimfire Challenge

Try the newest and fastest growing shooting game around.

A two-gun fun shoot designed for 22LR only.

All you need is a .22 handgun and a .22 rifle.

New shooters welcome!

Original concept by Ruger was with the whole family in mind.

An excellent way to try competitive shooting.

All targets are steel of different sizes and shapes. Some falling silhouette targets, some static plates.

Great time for the beginner and experienced alike!

No special equipment needed!

Includes 4 different stages – 2 for handgun and 2 for rifle .

Eye and ear protection required.

$15.00 entry fee/$5.00 for Juniors (15 years & younger)

SATURDAY April 27, 2013

Sign up - 8:00 A.M. to 8:30 A.M.

Shooter briefing & course description at 8:45 A.M.

Shooting starts at 9:00 A.M.

All Weeping Water Gun Club matches are open to members of the public who can legally possess a firearm.

For more information and directions go to www.weepingwatergunclub.com.

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On Sunday, April 14, at 2:30 PM, Greenblatt & Seay presents their original mini-musical,

"Noah's Ark"

"Noah's Ark" is a lively adaptation of the story of Noah and the great flood. This unique Greenblatt & Seay production explores the fate of the humans and other animals on the ark, from the day they boarded, to the day they disembarked. The words, by David Seay, examine the relationships between the inhabitants of the ark, and how they managed to survive from one unpredictable day to the next. The music, by Deborah Greenblatt, suggests many of the globes great musical traditions, such as blues, Cajun, calypso, Klezmer, a "Gilbert & Sullivan"-style jig, a tango, and even a round. Greenblatt & Seay & Friends will be singing and playing a variety of instruments during the performance, including a 5-string fiddle, harmonica, guitar, tiple, bouzouki.

The concert will be downstairs in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse, and followed by light refreshments, and a chance to chat and even jam with the performers. Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens, and $1.00 for children. Seating is limited.For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska, 68307, e-maildebby@greenblattandseay.com or call 402-275-3221.

The historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse was built in 1925, and has been the home of the Schoolhouse Performance Series since 1990. Music lessons, workshops, fiddle camps, and field trips are offered by Schoolhouse residents, Greenblatt & Seay, and are available by appointment.

Louisville has a local food bank that serves Cass County at the Christian Church.

Please call Pastor Bob Wynn, 402-234-2055, or Pastor Cathy at 402-677-9606, for information.

The Eleventh Annual

Nebraska American String Teachers Association

Fiddle Tune Composition Contest

This event inspires fiddlers everywhere to compose their own tunes, and supports the cause of string education throughout the great state of Nebraska.

1st PLACE: $100.00

2nd PLACE: $50.00

3rd PLACE: $25.00

Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2013.


The winners will be announced on May 25, 2013, during the Monumental Fiddling Championship held at the Homestead National Monument in Beatrice, Nebraska. The winning compositions will be performed at the Monumental Fiddling Championship, and printed in Stringing Along, the journal of the Nebraska Chapter of the American String Teachers Association.
For the 2013 contest rules and guidelines, e-mail,  debby@greenblattandseay.com.

For more information about the Nebraska American String Teachers Association, log on to the web site at
www.neasta.org.
Greenblatt & Seay Publications, in Avoca, Nebraska is a proud Sponsor of the Nebraska ASTA Fiddle Tune Composition Contest.

The 2013 Contest Rules and Guidelines:

1. Each submission should be an original composition which must be unpublished and composed after March 31, 2012.



2. Composers may submit more than one tune, but only one prize will be awarded to any one composer.

3. Four copies of the music must be submitted via computer generated sheet music, or hand-written sheet music.

4. The composer should include their name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and the title of the piece.

5. The entry fee of $20.00 should be sent in at the time of submission. Checks should be payable to Nebraska ASTA.

6. If you wish to receive written evaluation of your tune by the judges, include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your entry.

7. Nebraska ASTA assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to works submitted.

8. Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2013.

9. Send your entry to: Deborah Greenblatt, The Old Schoolhouse, PO Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska, 68307-0671. The composer is responsible for keeping a copy of their work, as well as for copyrighting their tune.

10. The composer understands that if their tune is one of the winners, Nebraska ASTA has permission to have the piece performed on May 25, 2013, in Beatrice, Nebraska, as well as permission to reprint the tune in 'Stringing Along', the newsletter of Nebraska ASTA.



Greenblatt & Seay Publications, in Avoca, Nebraska is a proud Sponsor of the Nebraska ASTA Fiddle Tune Composition Contest.



For more information about the Nebraska American String Teachers Association, log on to the web site at www.neasta.org.

*There has been an exciting addition to our Eleventh Annual Nebraska American String Teachers Association Fiddle Tune Composition Contest!

The American Viola Society is offering a $75.00 prize for the "Best Viola Tune" submitted! In addition, the "Best Viola Tune" would be made available on the AVS website as part of their American Viola.

Project at http://americanviolasociety.org/resources/scores/american-viola-project/.

In the event that the "Best Viola Tune" should also be one of the three best fiddle tunes, the composer will win the additional prize money from the Nebraska American String Teachers Association.

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