• About our Village of Murray

    About our Village of Murray

    Murray is a village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 481 at the 2000 census. As of the census of 2000, there were 481 people, 188 households, and 140 families residing in the village. Read More
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    Conestoga Elementary School

    "Our school and school district are dedicated to providing all students with the educational foundation necessary to succeed in school and in life. To ensure your child’s success, we set high standards that are reflected in what is taught in our classrooms." Read More
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CAN YOU HELP?


My name is Aly.  In 1973 I knew a young man, John Ray Taylor, who lived in Murray. One night he was riding with his friend, Larry Hunter, when sadly, they became involved in an accident with a truck and John was killed.  The girl that was with Larry was also killed as a result of the accident.

Does anyone remember John? I would really like a picture of him, if that is possible, since it's been such a long time.  I know his mother worked at the dime store when we were dating and his brother's name was Leonard Taylor, I think.  If anyone remembers him and could help me locate his family and/or a picture of him, I would be eternally grateful.

Please send your information to Editor@MurrayNebraska.com and it will be forwarded to me.

Thank you!

 

 


 

 

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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:
Oct 12 -18
Nov 2 - 8
Nov 23 - 29
Dec 14 - 20 

 
Beaver Lake:
Oct 2 - Oct 4
Oct 19 - 25
Nov 9 - 15
Nov 30 - Dec 6
Dec 21 - 27 

Union:
Oct 5 - 11
Oct 26 - Nov 1
Nov 16 - 21
Dec 7 - 13
Dec 28 - 31 

Nehawka:
Oct 2 - 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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Due to a lapse in funding, the U.S. federal government has shut down.
 
During the shutdown, USA.gov will not be updated, but the website will be available. You can also get answers to government questions by calling 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), 8 AM - 8 PM (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

The federal government will remain shut down until Congress and the President pass a funding bill.
 

 

 


 

 

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'NUNSET BOULEVARD' 

 To Open at Lofte Community Theatre
 
 
 
The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley opens the wacky musical-comedy 'Nunset Boulevard' on Saturday, October 12.  'Nunset' is the sixth installment of the popular series chronicling the antics little sisters of Hoboken.  This time they have been invited to perform at the Hollywood Bowl.  However, upon their arrival, they discover that it's actually the Hollywood Bowl-A-Rama and Cabaret Lounge.  When they find there is a screen test going on across the street, they think stardom is just a few steps away!  This is a fun family-friendly evening filled with lighthearted comedy and fantastic vocals. 
 
Directed by Kevin Colbert, the play stars the operatically trained Janet Sorensen of Elmwood as Reverend Mother.  Her second in command, Sister Mary Hubert is played by Betty Colbert.  Anna Stroebel of Papillion, Charity Baker of Elmwood and Samantha colbert and Alyssa DiPaolo both of Lincoln fill out the ranks. 
 
The production opens October 12 and runs October 13, 18-20 and 24-27.  Tickets are $17.  Reservations can be made by calling the Lofte box office at 402.234.2553 or visiting the Lofte website at Lofte.com. 
 
 
Pictured in front:  Janet Sorensen stars as the indomitable Reverend Mother.  Second row:  Betty Colbert as Sister Hubert and Anna Stroebel as Sister Robert Anne.  Back:  Charity Baker as Amnesia and Samantha Colbert as Sister Mary Leo. 

 

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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.

 


 

 

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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.

 


 


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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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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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.
    
 
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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HOW to SUBMIT ARTICLES for this NEWSLETTER... 
 
Below is a list of categories that we are happy to post, (at NO COST to you!), in the weekly Murray online newsletter: 

Wedding / Engagement Announcements 
 
Photos 

Birth Announcements 
 
Letters to the Editor 
 
Birthday Greeting 
 
Upcoming Events 
 
Cards of Thanks 
 
Lost and Found 
 
Obituaries 
 
Recipes 
 
and So Much More! 
 

That's right! These are all items that can appear FREE of CHARGE in each Wednesday's Murray Newsletter and/or Calendar! All YOU have to do is send the information to us - it's that simple! 
 
Deadline for submissions to each week's Wednesday Newsletter is NO LATER THAN NOON on the prior MONDAY. 
 
1) You may call your information to 402-235-2926 and specify that you want your info inserted in the Newsletter. Leave a voice mail with your name and phone number. 
 
2) Email your story in plain text to:  Editor@MurrayNebraska.com with your name and contact info. 
 
Send photos ONLY in .jpg format, no larger than 450 pixels wide. 
 
Photo editing is super easy! Just go to http://www.picmonkey.com.
Click on 'Edit Your Photo', then 'Resize'. 
 
Enter any number below 495, then save as .jpg. That's it! 
 
Then just send it to us here at the Murray Newsletter with your story in plain text. 
 
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Remember to include 'who, what, when, where and why', along with any other helpful details, such as a contact person and phone. 
 
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