CELEBRATE AMERICA!!
As you celebrate our country's independence from Great Britain in 1776, please take time to reflect on how this event came to be. Our nation's founding fathers and early militia were heroes in the truest sense of the word. Don't wait for a special holiday to thank our veterans and active duty military personnel. Do it every time you meet one of these modern-day heroes!
ATTENTION!
THE PANCAKE FEED WILL BE THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013,
(NOT on the 6th when other festivities will take place.)
CASS COUNTY 4th of JULY CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2013
YOUNG MEMORIAL PARK
MURRAY, NE
(FIREWORKS RAIN DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2013)
OOZEBALL CONTEST
8 A.M. REGISTRATION
10 A.M. COMPETITION STARTS
SINGLE ELIMINATION
AWARDS 1st PLACE
SHOES REQUIRED
$5 / PERSON
6 - 8 PERSON TEAMS
AGE GROUPS:
8th GRADE and under
HIGH SCHOOL
ADULT
PARENT GUARDIAN SIGNATURE REQUIRED IF YOUNGER THAN 18-YEARS OLD
(Sponsored by Wiles Brothers)
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CONCESSIONS
4th of JULY ASSOCIATION
10 A.M. - 9 P.M.
SNOW CONES
NEBRASKA SHAVED ICE
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FOOD
MURRAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
304 W. YOUNG ST.
11 A.M. - 4 P.M.
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM and PIE
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HORSESHOE CONTEST
11:30 REGISTRATION
COMPETITION STARTS at NOON
$10 for CO-ED TEAM
$5 / PERSON
PAY BACK
FAILURE TO PLAY AT DESIGNATED TIME RESULTS in FORFEITURE of GAME
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BINGO
MURRAY CITY HALL
12:30 - 4 P.M.
1 CARD / .50 or 3 CARDS / $1.00
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DEACON RAFFLE
MURRAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
DRAWING APPROX. 9:35 PM at MEMORIAL PARK
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BABY CONTEST
MURRAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
(Enter through south door)
REGISTRATION: 2:30
CONTEST: 4 PM
(Trophies donated by Murray State Bank)
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BEER GARDEN
ON PARK AVE BETWEEN MAIN ST and CAMPBELL
5 PM - MIDNIGHT
NO COVER-CHARGE
MUST be 21 YEARS OLD, ID'S WILL BE CHECKED
(Firehouse Grille)
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PARADE
6:30 LINE-UP in FRONT of CONESTOGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7 PM PARADE STARTS
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STREET DANCE & KARAOKE CONTEST
ON PARK AVE BETWEEN MAIN ST. and CAMPBELL
8 PM - MIDNIGHT
DJ DONOVAN
KARAOKE ENTRY FEE: $5
DANCE ADMISSION: FREE
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AUCTION
AT YOUNG PARK, NEAR CONCESSION STAND
8 PM
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CORONATION of MISS MURRAY
APPROX. 9 PM
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GRAND MARSHAL
APPROX. 9:15 PM
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50/50 RAFFLE DRAWING
PURCHASE TICKETS at YOUNG PARK CONCESSION STAND, (GOLD BUILDING) or CALL JERRY or SANDY WHOSE NUMBERS APPEAR at the BOTTOM of this SCHEDULE
DRAWING APPROX. 9:30 P.M.
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NATIONAL ANTHEM
APPROX. 9:55 P.M.
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FIREWORKS DISPLAY
APPROX. 10 P.M.
(Provided exclusively through donations to the 4th of July Association)
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The Cass County 4th of July Association is NOT responsible for an accident or injuries.
For information call Jerry Blasig 402-235-2203 or Sandy Prall, 402-679-7724.
FIREWORKS SAFETY TIPS
Fireworks should be used only with extreme caution. Make sure they are legal in your area before buying or using them.
Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this
is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and
that they could pose a danger to consumers.
Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities.
Parents don't realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers.
Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees - hot enough to
melt some metals.
Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.
Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully. Keep a safe distance, then douse or spray un-ignited fireworks with water.
Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.
Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.
Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.
Clean up the mess left after shooting off fireworks.
The May and June Murray Village Board meeting minutes are posted and you may read them by clicking on the 'Village Office' tab above.
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
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/
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 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
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:
July 3 - 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:
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.)
LOFTE COMMUNITY THEATRE AUDITIONS
The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley announces that it will be holding open auditions for
'THE BOYS NEXT DOOR'
at 7pm on Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July 23.
'Boys,' is a very funny yet very touching play that focuses on the lives of four special needs men who live in a communal residence under the watchful eye of their social worker.
Artistic Director Kevin Colbert notes that the script is designed so that 6 of the supporting roles may be played by one actress and one actor. However, if we have enough auditionees, the cast may be doubled. Also the script suggests that the role of Lucian be an African American.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Rehearsals will begin in late July.
Performances will run weekends August 31-September 15.
Those auditioning should bring a list of possible schedule conflicts.
Questions about auditions or the production itself may be directed to Kevin Colbert at 402-234-2553.
There is only one spot left in the Schoolhouse Fiddle Camp for Intermediate and Advanced Fiddlers. Contact Debby-in-the-Schoolhouse, www.greenblattandseay.com .
Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12, 9 AM - 1 PM, Schoolhouse Fiddle Camp for Intermediate and Advanced Fiddlers, In the Old Schoolhouse, Avoca, NE (pre-registration required)
Saturday, July 13, 12 Noon & 2 PM, David, in "Train Songs", Durham Museum, Omaha, NE
Sunday, July 14, 12 Noon and 2 PM, David, in "Train Songs", Durham Museum, Omaha, NE
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.
NEW SOFTWARE FIRM ANNOUNCED IN KEARNEY
A new innovative software firm will soon launch a new solution for hospitals and
healthcare providers from Kearney, Neb. Phynd Technologies received a matching
$500,000 seed investment from Invest Nebraska, as part of the Nebraska Department
of Economic Development’s Talent and Innovation funding. Angel investors from Nebraska
and Texas also invested an additional $1.4 million. It’s a move that will bring 18 new jobs
to Kearney over the next two years at an average salary of $71,000.Tom White, Phynd
founder and CEO, and Dallas, Texas-based serial entrepreneur, first learned about
Nebraska’s talent pool when he partnered with Xpanxion, a software-consulting firm
with offices in Kearney. But encouragement and support from DED clinched the deal,
he said. “I like the idea of starting a company in a small market that’s linked with the
university system and has high-tech expertise in the workforce,” White said.
YAHOO! EXPANDS LaVISTA TEAM
Yahoo! announced it is expanding its team in La Vista, Neb., creating approximately 100
new jobs across customer care, integration, and logistics. “Yahoo! is focused on building
a world-class customer care team to set new standards for excellence across the globe.
Over the past three years, we’ve been impressed with the high quality workforce in Nebraska,
and we look forward to adding more Nebraskans to our Yahoo! team to help make the daily
habits of our hundreds of million users more inspiring and entertaining,” said Kathy Savitt,
Chief Marketing Officer, Yahoo!. “Yahoo! is thrilled to grow our integration and logistics center
at our La Vista facility, allowing our team to take advantage of Nebraska’s central location,”
said David Dibble, Senior Vice President for Technology and Operations, Yahoo!. “We are
excited to continue our work in such a fantastic state, and will look for opportunities to continue
to invest in Nebraska.”
BALDWIN FILTERS EXPANDS IN KEARNEY
Baldwin Filters broke ground with officials, kicking off the construction of its 400,000 sq.-ft.
distribution center at its headquarters in Kearney, Neb. Having nearly 1,000 employees in Kearney,
Baldwin will begin construction in July and will take approximately one year to complete the
estimated $40 million distribution center, adding several manufacturing and distribution jobs to
the area.“This expansion will allow us to better serve our customers around the world by adding
significant warehousing and shipping capacity,” said Baldwin Filters President Sam Ferrise.
INTERNATIONAL AG COMPANY BREAKS GROUND IN LAUREL, NE
Grain exporter, Agrex, announced plans to build a $20 million, 2.6 million bushel grain loading
facility in Laurel, Neb. The facility will be capable of loading 110-120 railcars of corn and soybeans
and provide local producers additional market access to export markets, as well as to domestic
feed markets. Construction is expected to be completed in August 2014, adding 6 to 9 new jobs
and processing 80,000 bushels per hour.
CLAAS CELEBRATES MILESTONES
CLAAS, a German agricultural equipment manufacturer, celebrated its 450,000th combine
which happened to be assembled at its La Vista, Neb. facility. CLAAS is also celebrating its
100th anniversary this year. Established in Germany in 1913 by August Claas, CLAAS and
Caterpillar formed a joint venture in 1997 to manufacture and sell combines in North America,
then in 2001, they built the Sarpy County, Neb. facility as part of the joint venture, later becoming
the company’s North American headquarters in 2003. When CLAAS came to La Vista it had just
40 employees, while today it employs about 150.
NEBRASKA RANKS NO. 1 IN EDUCATED POPULATION,
NO. 2 FOR SMALLEST STATE DEBT PER CAPITA
The State Policy Report released its annual 2013 Camelot Index ranking Nebraska #1 overall for
educated population, due to its low pupil-teacher ratio and high SAT/ACT scores. For the Camelot
Index state aggregate ranking for the six major categories (economic, health, crime, education,
society and government), Nebraska came in at #9. www.ffis.org/state_policy_reports/vol-31_is-8
According to the Tax Foundation’s new map, Nebraska ranked #2 for Smallest State Debt Per
Capita—with a debt per capita of $1,277—the smallest amount of debt per capita among the Plains States.
NEBRASKA RANKS IN TOP 10 FOR CHILD WELL-BEING
Nebraska received an overall 8th ranking on The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s State Trends in Child
Well-Being index. The ranking is based on several factors in the categories economic well-being,
education, health, and family and community.
NEBRASKA BANKS LAND ON NATION'S HEALTHIEST LIST
Nebraska had 14 community banks, from Scottsbluff to Omaha, on SNL Financial’s list
of the country’s best banks. Seven of those landed on the small or $500-million-or-less category,
including Hershey State Bank, Gibbon-based Exchange Bank, Henderson State Bank, St. Paul’s
Citizen Bank & Trust, Horizon Bank in Waverly, and Tri Valley Bank in Talmage.
The other seven are in the large bank category, including Grand Island’s Hometown Banc. Corp,
Omaha-based American National Corp., Scottsbluff-based Platte Valley Financial Service, First
York Bancorp, Aurora’s Heritage Group, Midwest Banc Holding of Pierce, and Norfolk’s Elkhorn
Valley Bank & Trust.
SITES and BUILDINGS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT NEBRASKA
Check out the state’s one-stop locator for the most comprehensive information on available
sites and buildings state-wide. Potential sites and buildings, including spec, are available on
the Location One Information System (LOIS).
THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
301 Centennial Mall South | P.O. Box 94666 | Lincoln, NE 68509-4666
Our Mission: To develop economic opportunities by keeping Nebraska businesses,
communities and people competitive.
If appropriately credited, material in this newsletter may be reproduced without permission. It is
the policy of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development not to discriminate on the basis
of sex, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, age or national or ethnic origin.
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!
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