FLY IT PROUDLY
on
FLAG DAY,
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013!
TO CHECK TOWN HALL ANNOUNCEMENTS, CLICK ON THE 'VILLAGE OFFICE' TAB ABOVE.
This year's 4th of July celebration in Murray will actually take place on Saturday, July 6th.
(However, the MVFD PANCAKE FEED will be on the 4TH).
A street dance is being planned, among lots of other activities, so check here next week for more detailed information.
ATTENTION!
THE MURRAY VFD PANCAKE FEED WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 4TH, (not the 6th of July).
MURRAY FIRE and RESCUE'S
ANNUAL 4th of JULY PANCAKE FEED
BRING YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS TO THE MURRAY FIRE STATION
FOR OUR ANNUAL PANCAKE FEED FUNDRAISER
7 AM -11 AM
Murray Fire and Rescue is in need of volunteers!
Please pick up an application while you're at the firehouse on the 4th.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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:
June 12 - 14
June 29 - July 5
July 20 - 26
Aug 10 - 16
Aug 31 - Sep 6
Sep 21 - 27
Beaver Lake:
June 15 - 21
July 6 -12
July 27 - Aug 2
Aug 17 - 23
Sep 7 - 13
Sep 28 -
Union:
June 22- 28
July 13 - 19
Aug 3 - 9
Aug 24 - 30
Sep 14 - 20
Nehawka:
June 12 - 21
July 6 - 19
Aug 3 - 16
Aug 31 - Sep 13
Sep 28 -
(The recycle bin located behind Town Hall is for Murray residents' use only.)
Our area 2013 American Legion Baseball Team is made up of young men from Elmwood, Murdock and Nehawka, called the 'EMN NATIONALS'. Below is their schedule for this summer. Keep in mind that this schedule is subject to change.
2013 EMN NATIONALS BASEBALL
Team Day Date Time Opponent Site
Jr Fri/Sat/Sun June 14-15-16 Wood Bat Tourn
Jr/Sr Tues June 18 6:00 Auburn Auburn
Jr/Sr Wed June 19 6:00 Nebraska City Nehawka
Sr Thurs June 20 7:00 Dinsmore Lincoln Nehawka
Jr Sat June 22 2:00 Syracuse Elmwood
Sun June 23 SE CONF ALL-STAR GAME @ PERU ST COLLEGE
Jr Tues June 25 Jr Conf Tourney
Sr Wed June 26 Sr Conf Tourney
Jr Thurs June 27 Jr Conf Tourney
Sr Fri June 28 Sr Conf Tourney
Jr/Sr Sat June 29 Finals
Jr/Sr Tues July 2 Tecumseh Elmwood
Sr Fri July 5 Bennington Bennington
Jr/Sr Tues July 9 6:00 Louisville Elmwood
Jr/Sr Wed July 10 5:30 Adams Adams
Jr Fri July 11-17 Districts TBD
Sr Fri July 11 TBD Bennington Tourn Bennington
Sr Fri July 19-23 TBD Districts Wilbur
MASTER GARDENER TRAINEES COMPLETE TRAINING
Last month the Southeast Nebraska Master Gardener Training Program concluded with 9 participants completing 40 hours of training. This is the third Master Gardener Training session we have had in southeast Nebraska in the past seven years. In 2010 Vaughn Hammond, Extension Educator at the Kimmel Education and Research Center and Gary Lesoing, Extension Educator in Nemaha County decided to join forces and coordinate and conduct the training together. Training sessions were conducted in either Nebraska City at the Kimmel Education and Research Center or in Auburn. The first 6 sessions were conducted via webinar and went out to over 20 sites in Nebraska. These topics vary from year to year. Webinar programs in Auburn were held at the Nemaha County Hospital in their classroom or at the Auburn City Library. All the face-to-face sessions in Auburn were held in the 4-H Building on the Nemaha County Fairgrounds.
The program was open to anyone in Southeast Nebraska. This is the only program conducted in the region, other than programs held at the Lancaster County Extension office in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus or the Douglas County Extension office in Omaha. We have trained over 40 participants in the region in the 3 years we have held Master Gardener Training Programs. Many of these are still active Master Gardeners and have provided hundreds of hours of volunteer service to the region sharing their expertise in the area of gardening or horticulture. Topics covered during the trainings included: Native Plants, Drought Recovery and Water Conservation, Soils, Lawn Pests, Container Gardening, Household Insects, Morphology and Plant Identification, Fruits, Vegetables, Trees, Home GAPS, Weeds and Drought. This year we had participants from communities in Richardson, Johnson, Otoe, Cass and Nemaha Counties. Now the trainees will complete their 40 hours of volunteer service in their respective communities to become Master Gardeners. To maintain their status as Master Gardeners, people must complete 10 hours of continuing education and 20 hours of volunteer service each year. UNL Extension will continue to provide opportunities for Master Gardener Training in years to come. If you have questions about this program, feel free to contact Vaughn Hammond at (402) 873-3166 or Gary Lesoing at (402) 274-4755.
The Southeast Nebraska Master Gardener Educational Program concluded on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at the 4-H Building in Auburn with trainees completing their final test. The program had 9 participants complete 40 hours of educational training in horticulture and now will conduct 40 hours of volunteer service this summer to become a Master Gardener.
Pictured in the photo are the class participants and their hometowns. Front row-left to right, Jacqueline Baird, Tecumseh; Terri Messner, Falls City; Judy Schlosser, Shubert; Noni Thiesen and Donna Sharman, Plattsmouth; Julie Zahn, Syracuse and Bonnie Brewer, Elmwood. Back Row-left to right, Craig Long, Auburn and Larry Arnold, Syracuse.
NEW CONTESTS PLANNED for 2013 CASS COUNTY FAIR
Link to pdf file for Grandparent contest form is as follows:
Wednesday, July 10th – 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 11th – 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday, July 12th – 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
St. John’s School
500 So. 18th St.
Plattsmouth
BAG SALE!
Thursday – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday – 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
We will also be serving food.
Come try one of our delicious yumburgers!
Receptionist Position
Summit Health Physical Therapy is a physical therapy clinic in Springfield that is seeking a motivated person to be a part of our growing team. We have a part-time receptionist position that must excel at customer service and communication.
The position will be in the afternoon, Monday through Friday, for 25 hours a week. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and a great personality.
If you feel that you are the best candidate for this position, please email your questions or resume to info@summithealthpt.com
EVENTS
June 20–July 7
Shakespeare on the Green
Omaha
June 30–July 1
Official Lincoln Highway Centennial Celebration
Kearney
July 4
Annual Celebration in Nebraska’s Official 4th of July City
Seward
June 22 June Concerts on the Creek
Cambridge
June 23 Sod House Sunday at Bowring Ranch State Historical Park
Merriman
June 28–29
Flatwater Music Festival
Hastings
June 29 Limestone Independence Day
Weeping Water
ATTRACTIONS
Island Oasis Water Park
Dive in to summer fun with multiple waterslides, a wave pool, a lazy river and zero-depth areas for children. Stick around for volleyball, concessions and more.
Grand Island
Fun-Plex
Enjoy one of Nebraska’s largest ride and water parks. Check out bumper boats, go-karts, miniature golf, waterslides, a wave pool and a winding river.
Omaha
Carhenge
Experience this one-of-a-kind replication of England’s Stonehenge created from vintage cars. TripAdvisor ranks it among the nation’s wackiest attractions.
Alliance
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park
View fossilized remains of prehistoric creatures. Don’t miss the Rhino Barn, where uncovered skeletons are displayed exactly as they are found.
Royal
Happy Jack Peak and Chalk Mine
Explore more than 6,000 feet of honeycombed caverns at the only diatomic mine in the United States that is open to the public.
Scotia
Red Willow State Recreation Area
Known for its water fun, the 1,600-acre lake is also a favorite spot for fishing fanatics. So grab your towel and tackle box and bring your tent or camper, too.
McCook
HELP PATIENTS in NEED this SUMMER with BLOOD
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood this summer, helping to ensure a sufficient supply for patients in need and allowing them to create their summer of stories. Below are just a few examples of patients recently helped by Red Cross blood donors:
1. A liver transplant recipient needed 50 units of red blood cells and 50 units of plasma.
2. A mother who had complications during childbirth was given 32 units of red blood cells, 10 units of platelets, 10 units of plasma and 15 units of cryoprecipitate.
3.A trauma patient required 15 units of red blood cells.
Blood donations tend to decline during the summer, when many regular donors are on vacation and schools are out of session. However, the need for blood is constant. All blood types are currently needed, especially O negative, which is the universal blood type and can potentially be transfused to any patient.
Blood donors are encouraged to share their donation story with the Red Cross by visiting redcrossblood.org/summer. The Summer of Stories campaign is helping to raise awareness about the constant need for blood and encourage regular donations.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Cass County
June 13, 1-7 p.m., City Building, 101 W. Eldora Ave., Weeping Water, NE
June 17, 1-7 p.m., Town Hall, Avoca, NE
June 24, 10 - 4, Jeff Henry Chevrolet, 302 Fulton Ave, (Hwy 75), Plattsmouth, NE
Otoe County
June 17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Community Memorial Hospital, 1579 Midland Dr., Syracuse, NE
June 28, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wal-Mart, 2101 S. 11th St, Nebraska City, NE
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