Murray Newsletter - September 25, 2013

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The September 10, 2013 meeting minutes of the Murray Village Board are now posted. Click on the 'Village Office' tab above to read.

CASS COUNTY RETIRED EDUCATORS MEET

Cass County Retired Educators Association celebrated their 20th anniversary on September 17th,

at the Homestead Café in Murray.

Thirty-one members from schools in Cass County were present to hear a program about the

history of the organization presented by Kay Shields. The minutes of the first meeting held on

September 21, 1993, were read along with a roster of the first members. Also noted were changes

that have taken place in the organization over the twenty year period.

The following founding members were honored with a flowering plant and an Appreciation Certificate:

Alyce Green, Joann Moore, Ruth Ross, Viola Timm, Dean Meisinger, and Eleanor York. Dorothy

Meisinger and Darlene Stratton could not be in attendance but were also recognized as founding members.

The following current members were also recognized:

1. Member who had taught the most number of years: Sharon Nielsen - 42 years

2. Member who had taught the greatest distance from Cass County: Don Baker - Japan

3. Youngest member: Nancy Nielsen

4. Longest retired members: Eleanor York and Vi Timm - 25 years,

Alyce Green and Joann Moore - 22 years

5. Most recently retired: Barb Minderman and Joyce Swanson

Pictured below, in front, are the founding members of Retired Educators, Alice Green, Eleanor

York, Ruth Ross and, in back, are Dean Meisinger,Viola Timm and Joanne Moore. Not available for photo

were Dorothy Meisinger and Darlene Stratton.

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DAYS GONE BY...

A reader, Mark McCullough, sent in this picture of the Pleasant Hill School Class of 1911. Names of the children and their teacher are printed around the outside edge of the photo, (and also listed below). Most of the children were Mark's relatives, on his great-great grandparents' side, Rollin McCoy and Mary Ann Segrave Bailey.

Does anyone know where this school was actually located? If you have any further information about the school, please send it and we'll have updates right here.

Thanks for sharing, Mark!

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PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL c.1911 Near Murray, NE

Pictured above:

FRONT: Roy Fitzpatrick, Floyd Bailey, Morris C. Bailey

MIDDLE: Edna Bailey, Marie Puls, Margaret Beck, Morris Puls, Laura Fitzpatrick, Rollin E. Bailey, Glenn Bailey, Elsie Puls

BACK: Janet Young, Eva Bailey, Vera Fitzpatrick, Vera Vroman and teacher, Birdy Johnson

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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:

Sep 25 - 27

Oct 12 -18

Nov 2 - 8

Nov 23 - 29

Dec 14 - 20

Beaver Lake:

Sep 28 - Oct 4

Oct 19 - 25

Nov 9 - 15

Nov 30 - Dec 6

Dec 21 - 27

Union:

Sep 18 - 20

Oct 5 - 11

Oct 26 - Nov 1

Nov 16 - 21

Dec 7 - 13

Dec 28 - 31

Nehawka:

Sep 28 - Oct 11

Oct 26 - Nov 8

Nov 23 - Dec 6

Dec 21 - 31

(The recycle bin located behind Town Hall is for Murray residents' use only.)

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HAPPY PAWS AND PETS AT THE PUMPKIN PATCH

Seventh-Annual "Doggy Day" Planned at

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm

On Saturday, October 5th, Bloom Where You're Planted Farm is going to the dogs for an event to benefit Happy Paws Animal Advocacy and the Plattsmouth Animal Shelter.

Farm owners Terry and Teresa Lorensen are inviting visitors to bring their canine companions to the farm for a day of exercise and exciting farm sights and smells. Doggy admission is $5.00 and all doggy admission proceeds will be donated to the Plattsmouth Animal Shelter and Happy Paws, a pet advocacy group that supports the shelter. Donation jars will be in place so that even those who don't bring a dog can still participate.

Volunteers from the organizations will be on-site throughout the day with literature and pets which can be adopted from the shelter.

"Many of the animals we have here at the farm, including our dogs and cats, have been adopted, and we want to help other animals who need new homes," said Teresa Lorensen. "It's a cause we care a lot about."

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Bloom Where You're Planted Farm is located at 911-108th St., rural Avoca, NE. Their annual pumpkin patch festival runs through October 27th. Hours are: Fridays 1:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturdays/Sundays 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. For more information and a complete listing of events at the farm, visit their website, www.bloompumpkinpatch.com.

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm is located at 911-108th St., rural Avoca, NE, 27 miles east of Lincoln or 30 miles south of Omaha. Take US Hwy. 34 to 108th Street, then travel ½ mile north. Visit www.BloomPumpkinPatch.com for a map, directions, and calendar of special events, or call 402-267-4104.

The farm is owned and operated by Terry and Teresa Lorensen, and has been in Teresa's family since 1944. The farm and pumpkin patch opened to the public in 2005.

Computer Classes Begin September 24

The following regularly scheduled computer classes will be offered from September 24 through November 5: Basic Computers, Basic Internet, Using the Internet Wisely, Word Processing, Intermediate Email, and Excel. They are repeated on a regular basis, with a different class each week. Brief descriptions and a schedule for the classes can be found on this class schedule. The classes are free, but class size is limited. Please call the Plattsmouth Public Library, 402-296-4154, to register for the classes or to ask questions.

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Adult Game Nights will Resume in October

We hope to see our avid gamers when we resume adult game nights in October at the Plattsmouth Public Library. Call 402-296-4154 for more information.

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New Exhibits and Festival Activities at

Cass County Museum

Cass County Historical Society has opened a new exhibit "Harvest Memories: Farm Life and Fall Festivals". The exhibit recalls the 1916 Fall Festival and Kass Kounty King Korn Karnivals from the 1930s to the 1960s. Included are photographs and memorabilia such as ties and souvenir pins. The exhibit will continue through October 27.

Also on view through October 27 is the exhibit "Remembering Beautiful Merritt Beach". Included are photographs about the recreation area that was located just south of the Platte River on the east side of Highway 75. Merritt Beach was in operation from the 1930s through 1989.

Cass County Museum's regular summer hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

For additional information about the exhibits or special festival events, contact the museum, 402-296-4770.

Do you love to garden and want to learn more about it? Do you have a problem with insects, weeds, and diseases in your landscape? If so, the Gardening at Lunch webinar program is right for you.

Gardening at Lunch is a program that will be given by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Gardening at Lunch is a webinar based program that is delivered on the first Tuesday in October, November, February, March, April and May. This program is designed to help you learn how to care for your gardens in the fall and spring to have a better looking landscape. The programs will be given live, on the web, from 12:05 to 12:55pm CDT on October 1, November 5, February 4, March 4, April 1 and May 6. Registration will be taken up until the program begins each week.

To be a part of these great programs, you must first register online. Go to marketplace.unl.edu/extension

and click on Educational program registration. The costs of these programs are $10 each or buy all 6 programs for only $50. You must pre-register for each program and you will need a computer with internet access and a phone to participate. You will be able to listen, view and interact with the speakers during each program.

'Spring Blooming Bulbs' is the first program on October 1 and is given by Natalia Bjorklund, Extension Educator in Dodge County. Everyone is familiar with tulips and daffodils, but how else can you extend the spring-bloom display of your garden bulbs? Join Natalia for the first of this season's Gardening at Lunch programs. You'll learn everything you need to know about those great fall-planted, spring bloomers!

'Fall Invading Insects' is the second program on November 5 and is given by Nicole Stoner, Extension Educator in Gage County. Fall is the time of year when many different insects will begin to invade our homes to avoid the horrible winter conditions. In this program you will learn what insects may invade your home, how to identify them, and how to control them if they do become a problem in your home.

'Small Fruits' is the third program on February 4 and is given by Vaughn Hammond, Extension Educator at the Kimmel Education and Research Center in Nebraska City. Vaughn will cover some common and not so common small fruits. He will compare several different types of brambles and briefly describe the characteristics of Saskatoon berries, Honeyberries, Aronia berry, Elderberry, Cornealian cherry and bush cherries.

'For The Birds' is the fourth program on March 4 and is given by Paul Hay, Extension Educator in Gage County. The sights and sounds of Southeast Nebraska birds along with Nebraska bird research results are part of this fast paced lunch experience.

'8 Steps to a Better Lawn' is the fifth program on April 1 and is given by Zac Reicher, Professor of Turfgrass Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Turf areas often make up the majority of a landscape and thus dramatically affect the overall appearance of the property. From proper mowing to fall fertilization to controlling white grubs, we'll cover the essential steps to manage or improve your

existing lawn. Whether you chose to spend considerable time and effort on a lawn or the minimum required, these 8 simple steps will help you better manage your lawn.

'Gardening for Pollinators' is the sixth program for the year on May 6 and is given by Natalia Bjorklund, Extension Educator in Dodge County. Do you want to encourage

pollinators to visit your garden? Wait, what is a pollinator? And why should you want them? Learn all about pollinators and their benefits at the final session of Gardening at Lunch for Spring of 2014.

If you want to join this program but do not have a computer, check with your local Extension office to see if they can set up an area to show it to those who would like to join in the program but don't have access to a computer or the internet at home, work, or the library. Be sure to come early or call ahead so that you can get registered for the program before it begins.

Join us throughout the growing season over your lunch hour for our Gardening at Lunch program. If you have any additional questions you can contact Nicole Stoner at Gage County Extension (402)223-1384 or by email at nstoner2@unl.edu or Natalia Bjorklund at Dodge County Extension (402)727-2775 or by email at nbjorklund3@unl.edu.

Back by popular demand is ....

The Plattsmouth Conservancy Haunted Victorian Ghost Walk!

Friday, October 11th

Saturday, October 12th

7:30 – 10:00 p.m

You will have the opportunity to follow the night watchman’s lantern through the enchanted hills of Plattsmouth where they will step inside four historic Plattsmouth homes and experience haunted tales of current and days gone by. You will also make stops during your walk and listen to stories of ghost hauntings in the local Plattsmouth area.

This is not your traditional “haunted house” event. We promise that no skeletons will pop out at you or giant spiders drop down on you (or at least that I know of). But perhaps you will catch a glimpse of a ghostly spirit who chooses to make their presence known at this time of year when the veil between our world and the spirit world is most easily penetrated.

This is a walking tour so appropriate dress and walking shoes are recommended. There is a total of twelve blocks between the four houses with stops at each house where guests will be seated to listen to a haunted tale.

To make reservations please contact Sandra Allgeier @ sallgeier@windstream.net or (402) 296-2249. You may also purchase tickets at Antiques Off Main, 125 S 5th Street, Plattsmouth, Nebraska - (402) 296-3113.

If you are interested in attending the Ghost Walk I would encourage you to purchase your tickets early. Tickets are limited and we sold out quickly in previous years.

This really is a great event – I promise you will not be disappointed!

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Things That “Sting”

Wasps: Yellow jacket wasps become a nuisance in our area from late summer until the first freeze. If you have been to a picnic, outside restaurant, sporting event, or any outdoor event you have most likely come across these wasps. At this time of the year they are scavenging for food and unfortunately, they are attracted to human food.

• Never swing, strike or run away from a wasp. Quick movements can provoke the wasp to sting.

• If you’re eating outdoors, keep your food covered- especially fruit and soft drinks.

• Refuse containers should have tight-fitting lids. Pet bowls should be cleaned after using.

• Avoid using perfume, aftershave lotions, scented soaps and shampoos when you will be in areas where bees and wasps congregate.

• Avoid wearing bright, colored flowery prints. Jewelry that is shiny may also attract bees and wasps.

Spiders: The brown recluse and black widow are two types of spiders that callers frequently ask about. The black widow may have a red hour glass on its belly. The brown recluse usually is yellow-orange in color and has a violin-shaped marking on its head. These bites are seldom fatal, but can have serious side effects. If bitten,

contact the poison center. Symptoms may vary and treatment is different for each spider.

Allergy medications: Seasonal allergies can make people miserable this time of the year. Stinging, red, watery eyes and runny noses are common symptoms of ragweed and mold in the fall. These symptoms are combated with nasal sprays, antihistamines, decongestants and inhalers. Be careful not to leave these medications out where young children may have access to them. Always read your medication labels and keep track of the times you take your medications to avoid errors. Medications are the leading cause of childhood poisoning.

Medications are also the leading cause of poisoning deaths in adults.

Peppers: Capsaicin, the oily chemical irritant found in hot peppers, can cause stinging, redness and burning pain when handled. The oil is spread easily, so avoid touching areas such as the eyes and face. The best prevention is to wear rubber gloves while canning.

The Nebraska Regional Poison Center number, 1-800-222-1222, should be programmed into every phone and should be the first place you call to get immediate, professional, 24/7 help from the experts.

Sponsored by The Nebraska Medical Center University of Nebraska Medical Center

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ABOUT YOUR HEALTH CARE...

Get Ready for the Affordable Care Act

Find out how the Affordable Care Act could give you more choices for health insurance coverage. Enrollment begins on October 1, 2013 in the Health Insurance Marketplace at www.HealthCare.gov.

But don't wait - you can get ready now. Explore and share this information to learn how you and your family may be eligible for new, more affordable health care options and benefits.

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Black Hills Energy Nebraska Annual Price Option

No one can say for sure what the future price of natural gas will be since it is a commodity and its price can change due to supply, demand and other market conditions. Nebraska customers of Black Hills Energy who like the Annual Price Option natural gas price can lock it in for one year by signing up for Annual Price Option on or before Oct. 10, 2013, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Black Hills Energy purchases a special supply of natural gas for the Annual Price Option program so customers who choose the Annual Price Option billing option will pay that price for natural gas for one year. That's compared to the company's traditional billing rate where the natural gas price fluctuates monthly to reflect market changes in the price of natural gas.

Sign-up by calling 1-800-753-7509 or online at www.annualpriceoption.com.

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ECLECTICS FESTIVAL

Greenblatt & Seay will be featured presenters for the Eclectics Festival sponsored by the Nebraska American String Teachers Association. the Eclectics Festival will take place on Saturday, September 28, at the Millard West High School.

At 2 PM, Greenblatt & Seay will host a reading session of their publications, including selections from their Tunes for Two series. At 3 PM, these multi-instrumentalists will be performing a selection of Scandinavian tunes, featuring the nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle from Sweden), and music from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. At 4 pm, Greenblatt & Seay will host a Diatonic Workshop, featuring a hands-on-harmonica session, and demonstrations of penny whistles, mountain dulcimer, etc.

For more information about this festival or to register, e-mail pritchie@mpsomaha.org.

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On June 24, 2012, Adam and Lizzie Countryman welcomed their fourth baby girl, Emerick, into the world. Emerick displayed labored breathing and was admitted to the NICU with a perforated lung due to an oxygen treatment. The doctors informed Adam and Lizzie to prepare for the worst, but as they had done so many times before in past struggles, Adam and Lizzie prayed. They prayed for the health, healing and strength of their baby girl, and after ten days by her side in the NICU they welcomed her home. Little did they know that in six short months, their lives would forever be changed and it would be Lizzie needing prayer for health, healing and strength.

On January 7, 2013, Lizzie was diagnosed with a Periosteal Osteosarcoma cluster, and her oncologist informed her that the portion of affected femur would require replacement with a donor bone to remove the cancer from her body. A month passed between the time Lizzie was diagnosed, and the call she received to let her know a donor match had been found. On February 5, 2013, Lizzie underwent surgery to remove the three calcified tumors, which presented the most complex surgical challenge her oncologist had ever encountered. Carefully, under the hands of Lizzie's surgeon and God's watchful eye, a portion of her femur was removed and the donor bone was transplanted in its place. After three weeks of waiting for pathology results, the cancer board determined that the margins were clear, and Lizzie's bone cancer was successfully removed. Lizzie spent the six months that followed in a wheelchair, eventually progressing to the use of a walker while she awaited fusion of the donor bone.

People often ask why Lizzie isn't losing her hair and being subjected to chemotherapy and radiation; that is attributed to the fact that the tumors identified as Periosteal Osteosarcoma do not respond to those types of treatment. Lizzie will undergo CT scans every three months for the next five years, as her type of bone cancer has the potential for secondary growth in the lungs. After five years she will undergo scans every six months for an additional five years, and then once every year thereafter.

On July 18th, Lizzie was informed that her body had rejected the donor bone, and she would soon be facing another surgery. Though her second surgery scheduled for August 6th, she continues to draw upon her faith to get through the next chapter in her inspiring story. After surgery, she will return to a wheelchair to endure several months of limited mobility as her body once again attempts to effectively utilize the donor bone in place of her own.

The bilateral scars that adorn Lizzie's leg often inspire question and concern, though to her, they are a badge of courage, strength, and grace. This experience has exposed the core of Lizzie's faith and character, and she finds comfort in knowing that God has a plan for her despite the hardships she has and will encounter along the way. Lizzie's warrior spirit continues to be an inspiration and blessing to everyone she comes in contact with. Cancer didn't bring Lizzie to her knees; it brought her to her feet.

Greenblatt & Seay proudly announce the Seventeenth

ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLING BEE

This historical, hysterical event will take place on Sunday, October 13, at 2:30 PM, downstairs in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. In the Open Division, fiddlers will play a hoedown, a waltz, and a tune of choice. There will also be other divisions of competition available for the adventurous fiddlers, including a Singing Fiddler's Contest, a Twin Fiddler's Contest, a Fee-Fi-Faux Fiddler's Contest (fiddle tunes played on any instrument other than a fiddle), and a Hocus-Pocus Contest (cross-tuning, sound effects, dancing, etc.), which will give fiddlers an opportunity to play tunes that are usually not allowed in any other contest.

Contestants can register on line (http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddling_bee_preregistration.shtml).

Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and $1.00 for children. Fiddlers and their back-ups are admitted free. The contest will be followed by a light snack and an acoustic jam session.

For more information, call 402-275-3221, log on to www.greenblattandseay.comor e-mail debby@greenblattandseay.com.

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