Monday, April 22, 2013 is Earth Day.
Celebrate by planting a tree or flowers or by cleaning up your yard.
A BIG 'THANK YOU' to the Cub and Boy Scouts for placing garage sale fliers in doors last week. It's greatly appreciated.
If you didn't receive a flier, you can pick one up at Town Hall or the post office.
NOTES FROM TOWN HALL...
The Murray Board of Trustees' meeting minutes for April are now posted. Click on 'Village Office' tab above to read.
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Be sure to get your pet licensed by May 1st. Go to the 'Village Office' tab and click on 'Announcements/Notifications' for more information.
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Also, Murray Clean-up Days will be Saturday and Sunday, June 1st and 2nd. See below for more details:
Blair Jr High Honor Band
Three students from Conestoga School participated in the Blair Jr High Honor Band on Saturday, April 6, 2013. Hunter Tesarek, Alexus Hansen and Cheyenne Chase joined over 200 other students from 50 schools in the daylong event.
Rehearsals began in the morning, then gave a concert to the public in the late afternoon.
EMN (Elmwood/Murdock/ Nehawka)
LEGION BASEBALL FAMILY POTLUCK
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Nehawka Community Center
5 - 7 p.m.
Please bring a main dish and a side (dessert or salad), and place settings for your family.
Tea and lemonade will be provided.
Anyone that has not registered and would like to play, will be able to register.
Please bring your birth certificate if you are new to the team this year.
Coach Lutz will be doing uniform fittings and we will have a tentative game schedule
along with worker sign up sheets available.
Please contact Mary Meisinger at 402.298.1155
or
Angela Lancaster at 402.429.0383 with any questions you may have.
To check out the Conestoga Cougars' school events and sports schedules,please visit the Conestoga website: http://www.conestogacougars.org
www.KCCNB.org
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 27 - May 3
May 8 - 24
June 8 - 14
June 29 - 30
Beaver Lake:
Now - April 19
May 4 - 10
May 25 - 31
June 15 - 21
Union:
April 20 - 26
May 11 - 17
June 1 - 7
June 22- 28
Nehawka:
Now - April 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.)
DRUMS of the WORLD
On Sunday, May 12, at 2:30 PM, the Schoolhouse Performance Series presents "Drums of the World", with Michael Fitzsimmons, percussionist and award winning composer. This concert will feature rare instruments from Switzerland called Hang – reminiscent of the steel drums of Trinidad. Incorporating the Hang with over 30 years' experience as a composer and performer, Michael has spellbound audiences with the beautiful, other worldly sounds of these unique and intriguing instruments. Michael is a solo artist with the Nebraska Arts Council's Touring Program, performing in schools, communities, and corporate settings. As a master teaching artist with University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Arts Are Basic, and a resident teaching artist with Nebraska Arts Council, Fitzsimmons provides programs for music and story as a way of learning at many regional schools. Michael is a leader of full day music workshops with G.A.T.E.(Grief and the Arts Training Experience) for therapists, school teachers, hospital teams, and individual groups. He is a skilled performer of diverse percussion instruments including drums, African instruments, Mbira (thumb piano), Plains Indian flutes, Brazilian percussion flutes, various bamboo flutes.The concert will be followed by a drum circle. Michael's drum circles are a "hit" with young and old alike!
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, or e-mail them at debby@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.
LIVING HISTORY DAY
Cass County Historical Society's Seventh Annual Living History Day will be
Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public.
Demonstrations in the museum will include spinning by Dee Hogya of Omaha
and weaving by Linda Barnard Duncan of Plattsmouth. Throughout the day,
Florene Nickles will be playing the 1893 Packard Reed Organ.
From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., a May Basket Workshop for children ages 5 to 10 will
be conducted by Cass County Retired Educators. The children will make a basket
and learn about the May Day tradition. The last session will start at 2:30.
In the museum courtyard will be rope making by William Duff of Weeping Water
and Quilting by Sandra Allgeier of Plattsmouth.
At the end of Main Street, the Historical Society's log cabin and caboose will be
open from 10:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Blacksmithing will be demonstrated by Ron
Rookstool of Plattsmouth,Vernon Grashorn of Louisville and Lary Hogya of Omaha.
For additional information, contact the museum, 402-296-4770.
Hildegard Center for the Arts will continue its year-long effort to celebrate Heroes Among Us for communities in Southeastern Nebraska and beyond by serving as Corporate Sponsor for another fresh and exciting opportunity, this time for men, called
Am I That Man?.
Developed by Lincoln-native Ron Scheidt, this inspiring mentorship program follows his highly acclaimed new book “Am I That Man? How Heroes, Role Models and Mentors Can shape Your Life”. The book was co-authored by Brian Willis from Canada and has started a nationwide movement that is shedding light on the importance of heroes, role models and mentors for men throughout all stages in life.
Scheidt and Willis believe that men of all ages today are facing more challenges and mixed messages than at any other time in our history. Am I That Man? is a book and mentoring concept that will encourage men to remember the people who have impacted their lives and to focus on the character, qualities and integrity of those who contribute to strong families and communities.
The nationwide Am I That Man? tour officially kicks-off in Nebraska with two inspiring seminars beginning June 13 /14. The June 13th seminar is slated for the DC Centre in Omaha and will feature motivational speaker and former Nebraska Cornhusker Aaron Davis. The June 14 seminar will be held at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln and feature motivational speaker and former Nebraska Cornhusker DeMoine Adams. Co-founders of Am I That Man? Ron Scheidt and Brian Willis will speak at both events. All presenters will share how the power of heroes, role models and mentors impacted their lives and how being a mentor for someone else can positively impact their future.
Select winners and heroes from Hildegard’s recent Heroes Among Us writing competition will also be featured at the Lincoln event.
Event Schedule and Registration
Both seminars start with registration and a continental breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 A.M. The featured speakers will present from 8:30 to 11:30 A.M.
Individual Registration
The cost for tickets is $77 before May 15 and $97 after includes. The price includes one Seminar admission - Featured speakers - Continental Breakfast and a free copy of the book Am I That Man?
Mentorship Package
The cost for a Mentorship Package is $127 before May 15 and $157 after. The price includes one Seminar admission for mentor and mentee- Featured speakers- Continental breakfast and two free copies of the book Am I That Man?
Tickets can be purchased at
Program proceeds will be donated to Hildegard Center for the Arts, the Malone Center, City Impact and the Midlands Mentoring Partnership.
About Co-authors Ron Scheidt and Brian Willis:
Ron Scheidt is a highly regarded guest speaker and instructor having presented on multiple topics at conferences and academies throughout the United States and Canada.
He is the lead Natural Response Control Tactics Instructor with the Community Corrections Institute and a retired Senior United States Probation Officer with the District of Nebraska. He travels extensively training law enforcement professionals nationwide.
Brian Willis is an internationally recognized thought leader, speaker, trainer and writer. He is the President of the innovative training company Winning Mind Training, which is focused on leading the fight against mediocrity through Life’s Most Powerful Questions – What’s Important Now? and Am I That Man?
About Hildegard Center for the Arts
Hildegard Center for the Arts is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit arts organization. Its Mission is to unite people of all beliefs, cultures and traditions to inspire humanity through the Arts.
In the spring of 2012, Hildegard Center for the Art launched an exciting project for the city of Lincoln called Heroes Among Us. The goal of the project was to help kids distinguish between real heroes and celebrities, to recognize heroes in their families and community and to ultimately discover the “hero within. Over the course of a year, Heroes Among Us has reached out to over 44,0000 students, offering schools creative opportunities in writing, visual art and short-film. In addition over sixty “Heroes” workshops have been shared for at-risk kids at Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach, Cedars Youth Services, Clinton Elementary Community Learning Center, People’s City Mission and Lighthouse. Hildegard Center for the Arts believes Scheidt’s mentoring program and book “Am I That Man?; How Heroes, Role Model and Mentors Can shape Your Life” shares a wonderful synergy with Heroes Among Us and its goal to build strong families communities. To learn more about Hildegard Center for the Arts, go to www.hildegardcenter.org.
ANNUAL SPRINGFIELD VOL. FIRE AUXILIARY
PLANT SALE
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013
7 AM - NOON
SPRINGFIELD VOL. FIRE STATION
505 SOUTH 1ST STREET
TO VIEW/PRINT A PLANT CATALOG AND ORDER FORM.
COMPLETED FORMS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT CITY HALL (170 N. 3RD)
OR LUTZ REPAIR SERVICES (640 S. 1ST).
PROCEEDS BENEFIT OUR VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Hy-Vee Drug Take- Back
America has a drug problem. It is estimated that 30,000 Americans will die from prescription drug abuse and overdose this year. Every 19 minutes there is a death from a drug overdose. Disposal of unwanted, unused and expired drugs helps to reduce drug abuse and is something we can all do.
Several reasons why you should dispose of unused, expired and unwanted medications:
Unwanted medications can be tempting to children and pets and result in a poisoning.
It is unsafe to reuse medications.
Unused medications are often ineffective because they have been kept past their expiration date or improperly stored.
Unused medications can make your home a target of theft by drug abusers.
What is the best way to dispose of medications? Flushing is a problem as the drugs contaminate our water. In a 2002 study, low concentrations of medications were found in Nebraska streams and groundwater.
Hy-Vee stores in the Omaha- area are now accepting non-controlled medication in their pharmacies. They are providing a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of medications and providing education to the general public about the potential for abuse.
Hy-Vee Stores currently accepting unwanted, non-controlled medications:
5150 Center St Omaha, NE 68106 Ph# 402-553-4143
14591 Stony Brook Blvd Omaha, NE 68137 Ph# 402-697-0928
8809 W Center Rd Omaha, NE 68124 Ph# 402-384-9085
10808 Fort St Omaha, NE 68164 Ph# 402-493-2323
7910 Cass St Omaha, NE 68114 Ph# 402-384-8767
9707 Q St Omaha, NE Ph#402-339-3054
3505 L St Omaha, NE Ph# 402-731-9971
747 N 132nd St Omaha, NE Ph# 402-493-3110
17810 Welch St Plaza Omaha, NE Ph# 402-891-0600
3410 N 156th St Omaha, NE 68116 Ph# 402-445-6109
1000 S 178th St Omaha, NE 68118 Ph# 402-334-4922
11650 S 73rd St Papillion, NE 68046 Ph# 402-597-5056
8404 N 30th St Omaha, NE 68112 Ph# 402-451-8842
Sponsored by The Nebraska Medical Center - University of Nebraska Medical Center
Celebrate National Volunteer Week by Donating Blood
Volunteers are the backbone of the American Red Cross. Every year, more
than 4 million volunteers donate about 6.5 million pints of blood through the Red Cross to help save lives. This
April, celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, by donating blood.
In the hour it takes to give blood, donors can help save the lives of up to three patients. Make a difference; be
a Red Cross blood donor and join a family of volunteers across the country in a lifesaving cause. To make an
appointment or for more information, visit redcrossblood.org.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Cass County
April 18, 1-7 p.m., City Building, 101 W. Eldora Ave. , Weeping Water, NE
Otoe County
April 30, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.,Walmart, 2101 S. 11th St. in Nebraska City, NE
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 April 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/
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
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.
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.
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