Murray Newsletter - June 26, 2013

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HOPE ALL YOUR SUMMER DAYS

ARE CAREFREE AND FUN!

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

ATTENTION!

THE PANCAKE FEED WILL BE THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013,

(NOT on the 6th when other festivities will take place.)

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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.

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

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.

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/



BERRY WASH

It's berry season and whether you're growing your own or buying them, you want them to last long enough that you can enjoy every single one. Sometimes, though, they turn to mush and mold before you even get a chance to enjoy them. Here's a great, inexpensive way to make them last a few days longer.

Prepare a mixture of one part vinegar (white or apple cider works best) and ten parts water in a large Dutch oven or bowl.

Gently place berries in a colander or strainer and dip into the vinegar/water mixture and swirl around.

Drain, rinse if you want (though the mixture is so diluted you can't taste the vinegar,) and pop in the fridge or spread them on paper towels until they dry. Place on waxed paper-lined jelly roll pan and pop into the freezer. When frozen, place in freezer bags or containers.

The vinegar kills any mold spores and other bacteria that might be on the surface of the fruit.

In the fridge, raspberries will last a week or more, and strawberries can go several days without getting moldy and soft.

If you bring home different kinds of berries on the same day, wash in the same batch of solution, then when all the fruit is cleaned, pour the vinegar mixture down the drain.

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 29 - July 5

July 20 - 26

Aug 10 - 16

Aug 31 - Sep 6

Sep 21 - 27

Beaver Lake:

July 6 -12

July 27 - Aug 2

Aug 17 - 23

Sep 7 - 13

Sep 28 -

Union:

June 26- 28

July 13 - 19

Aug 3 - 9

Aug 24 - 30

Sep 14 - 20

Nehawka:

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.)

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PRE-SCHOOL OPENINGS in LOUISVILLE

Openings available for 3 and 4 year olds Fall Preschool at the United Methodist

Church in Louisville, NE.

For more information call the UMC office at 42-234-2055 between 9 and 11:30

a.m. Or go to our website to get an application, 1umclouisvillene.org.

LIGHTNING SAFETY TIPS FROM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

Summer is the peak season for lightning-related deaths and injuries, though people are struck by lightning year-round.

The National Weather Service provides a wide range of information about lightning, including these facts and tips:

General Tips

No outdoor area is safe when you hear thunder.

If you hear thunder, find a safe indoor shelter (a substantial building or enclosed, metal-topped vehicle with the windows up).

Indoor Safety Tips

Stay off corded phones, computers, and other electrical equipment.

Avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths, and faucets.

Stay away from porches, windows, and doors.

Never lie on concrete floors or lean against concrete walls.

Outdoor Safety Tips

No outdoor area is safe during a thunderstorm, but if you're caught outside with no safe shelter options, take these steps to reduce your risk of being struck by lightning:

Come down from elevated areas.

Never lie flat on the ground.

Never shelter under an isolated tree.

Never use a cliff or rocky overhang for shelter.

Immediately get out and away from ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water.

Stay away from objects that conduct electricity, such as wire fences.

EVENTS:

July 12–14

John C. Fremont Days

Fremont, NE

July 12–14

Wayne Chicken Show

Wayne, NE

July 20–21

Camp Creek Threshers Antique Machinery and Threshing Show

Waverly, NE

July 12–14

Fur Trade Days

Chadron, NE

July 13

Republican River Tank Float

Red Cloud, NE

July 13

GermanFest

Syracuse, NE

July 17–21

Cruise Nite Weekend

Kearney, NE

July 19–28

Cornhusker State Games

Lincoln, NE

ATTRACTIONS

Fort Robinson State Park

The former military post once played host to Crazy Horse and Red Cloud.

Nowadays, it’s a historical playground featuring hiking, biking, horseback riding and camping.

Crawford, NE

Petrified Wood and Art Gallery

Nature’s own art is on display at this one-of-a-kind attraction featuring petrified wood and

fossils from all over the world.

Ogallala, NE

Beatrice Big Blue Water Park

A perfect place to chill out! Enjoy the 124-foot loop waterslide, meandering river slide and

zero-depth pool.

Beatrice, NE

Steamboat Trace Hike/Bike Trail

Experience 21 miles of scenic trails and summer fun as you follow the path of the Missouri River.

Nebraska City, NE

Broken Arrow Wilderness

Canoe, kayak, tank or tube down the Cedar River; then hit the trail for hiking and horseback

riding along beautiful oak-lined paths.

Fullerton, NE

Hastings Museum

From prehistoric inhabitants to the early pioneers, discover life on the Plains. Check out three

floors of exhibits, a super screen theatre, a planetarium and an interactive display about the

creation of Kool-Aid.

Hastings, NE

HAVING FUN in WATER MAKES a LOT of NOISE,

BUT DROWNING is QUIET.........

It’s a warm summer day and you’re at the beach, pool, or just simply near water with your kids. Your cell phone rings and you answer it, shifting your focus from your kids to the conversation. Good idea? Not at all, according to Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass, and it could even be deadly. Children can get into trouble in a matter of seconds when around water. Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass recommends that parents actively supervise – with their eyes on their kids at all times.

Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-14. Overall, approximately 750 children ages 14 and under die each year due to unintentional drownings, and on average, there are an estimated 5,016 injuries to children after near drowning incidents each year.

“The most important precaution for parents is active supervision. Simply being near your child is not necessarily supervising. Kids drown quickly and quietly,” said Jane Husz, coordinator of Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass. “A drowning child cannot cry or shout for help. It is important to remember that simple steps save lives – supervise children when they are in or near water, learn water safety skills like swimming and CPR and for home pools and spas, use barriers and anti?entrapment devices.” To help keep kids safe this pool season, Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass recommends these precautions:

Always actively supervise children in and around water. Don’t leave, even for a moment. Stay where you can see, hear and reach kids in water. Avoid talking or texting on the phone, preparing a meal, reading and other distractions.

If you have a pool or spa, or if your child visits a home that has a pool or spa, it should be surrounded on all four sides by a fence at least four feet high with self?closing and self?latching gates that lock. Studies estimate that this type of isolation fencing could prevent 50 to 90 percent of child drownings in residential pools.

Teach children about the dangers of swimming around drains. Children should not swim or play near any drain or suction outlet.

Make sure all pools and spas have compliant anti?entrapment drain covers and back up devices to ensure safer places for children to swim.

Know how to swim and enroll your kids in swimming lessons. Swimming lessons will not make your child immune to drowning, but it is an important skill for both adults and children to learn. You can learn more about learning to swim at the Sarpy Community YMCA (402-339-9861).

Don’t leave toys in or near the pool, where they could attract unsupervised kids. For extra protection, consider a pool alarm and alarms on the doors, windows and gates leading to the pool.

Don’t rely on inflatable swimming toys such as “water wings” and noodles; these toys should never be used in place of U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets. If your child can’t swim, stay within an arm’s reach.

Learn infant and child CPR. In less than two hours, you can learn effective interventions that can give a fighting chance to a child whose breathing and heartbeat have stopped.

Learn how to use rescue equipment.

Keep rescue equipment, a phone and emergency numbers nearby in case there is an emergency.

Even a near-drowning incident can have lifelong consequences. Kids who survive a near?drowning may have brain damage, and after four to six minutes under water – the damage is usually irreversible. Although 90 percent of parents say they supervise their children while swimming, many acknowledge that they engage in other distracting activities at the same time – talking, eating, reading or taking care of another child.

“A supervised child is in sight at all times with your undivided attention focused on the child,” said Jane Husz. When there are children in or near the water, adults should take turns serving as the designated “Water Watcher,” paying undivided attention.

For more information about drowning and water safety, call Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass at 402?339?4334 ext. 210 or visit

www.safekids.org. Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass works to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the leading cause of death and disability to children. Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass was founded in 2006 and is lead by the Sarpy/Cass Dept of Health and Wellness and is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing unintentional childhood injury.

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

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