Murray Newsletter - June 19, 2013

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The Murray-Beaver Lake Lions Club has chosen Chelsie Topliff as Miss Murray 2013.

Chelsie is the daughter of Gene and Tina Topliff of Murray. Miss Murray will be crowned on July 6 right before the fireworks at Young Park. Chelsie will also be in the Cass County Queen contest at the county fair.

Chelsie will be attending the University of NE-Omaha in the fall majoring in Business Management and Event Planning.

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Condolences to the families of former Murray and Beaver Lake residents.

Mike Jennings and Chris Frederick.

JENNINGS, Michael Lee

1/22/69 - 6/2/13

Mike Jennings, 44, was born in Burlington, IA. He lived in Murray and graduated from Conestoga High School in 1987. He recently lived in Antelope, CA.

Michael is survived by his wife of 25 years, Danielle, and 3 children Brian, Amber and David. Mike's parents, Tom and Sharon, and 1 brother, Thomas Edward (Jackie), many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews survive him. His younger brother, Brian, predeceased him.

Services were Friday the June 7, 2013 10:00 a.m. at East Lawn Mortuary,Sacramento, Ca 95841. The family has asked in lieu of flowers please send donations for his son David's Education.

Chris Frederick

Chris Frederick, 44, of Beaver Lake lost his life when he lost control of his truck on Saturday evening, June 15, 2013. The accident happened on Rock Bluff Road just north of the lake.

Chris was also a graduate of the class of 1987 at Conestoga High School.

There will be no visitation, however a memorial service will be today, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth, NE, at 2 pm.

4-H'ers PARTICIPATE in COMMUNITY SERVICE

4-Hers are making a measurable difference in Cass County by participating in community service! During the annual Cass County 4-H Community Service Workshop Day, participants worked on several 2013 community service projects including the Colene Shrader Kidz for Kwiltz quilt tops. Funds for this project include an annual donation of $500 from the Kurk Shrader family (Elmwood) and proceeds from the annual silent quilt auction held at the end of the Cass County fair in August.

Pictured are Faith C. and Grace Brown showing off the quilt top they worked on during the come-and-go daylong workshop.

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HELP SPARK the RED CROSS BLOOD SUPPLY THIS SUMMER!

While Independence Day will surely ignite many fireworks extravaganzas, the American Red Cross is counting on volunteer donors to spark the nation's blood supply. The need for blood is constant, especially around the summer holidays, when eligible donors have even less time in their busy schedules to give.

As part of the Red Cross Summer of Stories campaign to increase donations when they historically drop, all presenting donors between July 1 and 15 could win one of five $3,000 American Express gift cards. Donors are also encouraged to visit redcrossblood.org/summer to share their summer blood donation stories and watch videos of patients whose lives were touched by donors.

To learn more and make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Cass County

June 24

10 - 4, Jeff Henry Chevrolet, 302 Fulton Ave, (Hwy 75), Plattsmouth, NE

July 12

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. , Conestoga High School, 8404 42nd St., Murray, NE

July 15

1 - 7 p.m., Elmwood-Murdock High School, 300 Wyoming, Murdock, NE

July 15

11:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m., VFW Post 2543, 510 First Ave., Plattsmouth, NE

Otoe County

June 28

11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wal-Mart, 2101 S. 11th St, Nebraska City, NE

July 8

11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Eagle's Club, 600 First Corso in Nebraska City, NE

July 9

7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Nebraska City Medical Clinic, 1700 14th Ave. in Nebraska City, NE

July 12

10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., St. Mary's Hospital, 1314 Third Ave. in Nebraska City, NE

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 consent 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 andyounger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; suppliesabout 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 visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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FreecycleMurrayNE(R) hopes to encourage everyone to recycle rather than sending items to landfills.

You might have upgraded your appliances, furniture or just cleaned out your craft supplies. 'Gift' them to someone else instead of throwing them in the trash.

Have you recently completed a building project and and now have leftover lumber, drywall, etc? Hey, someone might need that to repair something.

In searching through your cabinets, have you come across that super, spectacular bagel-maker that you've only used once? Now it's just sitting there taking up valuable space on your shelf. So get rid of it already!

Oh, and what about mint that you planted and it's now outgrowing its' pot? Share it with someone else who also has a green thumb.

REMEMBER...NEVER is money to be involved and it's FREE to sign-up!

Check it out here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FreecycleMurrayNE/

TO CHECK TOWN HALL ANNOUNCEMENTS, CLICK ON THE 'VILLAGE OFFICE' TAB ABOVE.

This year's Independence Day 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 with the other festivities).

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 19 - 14

June 29 - July 5

July 20 - 26

Aug 10 - 16

Aug 31 - Sep 6

Sep 21 - 27

Beaver Lake:

June 19 - 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 19 - 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/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