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Murray Newsletter - October 9, 2013

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THE MURRAY POST OFFICE IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR SNOW REMOVAL.

PLEASE SUBMIT BIDS BEFORE 11/01/2013.

SNOW REMOVAL MUST BE COMPLETED BY 7:00 A.M. MON-SAT AND INCLUDES REMOVAL FROM REAR LOT, RAMP AND FRONT SIDEWALKS.

YOU WILL BE PAID ONCE A MONTH & MUST ACCEPT A CREDIT CARD.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CALL 402 235-2166 OR STOP BY POST OFFICE DURING BUSINESS HOURS. MON-FRI 8-11AM AND 12:30-3:30PM


THANK YOU,

CINDY RUHGE
MURRAY PO

  

  

ATTENTION:  EVENT SCHEDULE CHANGE!

 

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER LAST SUNDAY,  THE MURRAY FIRE & RESCUE WILL BE HAVING THEIR

OPEN HOUSE 
 
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2013.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

JUST A REMINDER - CHANGE THE BATTERIES IN YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS OR GET SOME BATTERIES AND HAVE THEM ON HAND FOR WHEN YOU HEAR THAT 'BEEP, BEEP, BEEP' WHEN THE BATTERY IS LOSING ITS CHARGE!
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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 19 - 25
Nov 9 - 15
Nov 30 - Dec 6
Dec 21 - 27 
Union:
Oct 9 - 11
Oct 26 - Nov 1
Nov 16 - 21
Dec 7 - 13
Dec 28 - 31 

Nehawka:
Oct 9 - 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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 HOSPICE WORKSHOP IN HONOR OF

NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH


The Sarpy/Cass Department of Health & Wellness, in partnership with Hillcrest Health Services and Partnerships in Aging, will sponsor a FREE hospice workshop on Monday, November 4 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Health Services, 1902 Harlan Drive in Bellevue. This workshop is provided as part of National Hospice and Palliative Care month. Individuals wanting to learn more about end of life care options and the hospice experience are welcome to attend.

During this workshop, participants will explore the hospice experience from the perspective of the caregiver and family, while discussing the fear of death that is prevalent in American culture. Experts in end of life care from Hillcrest Health Services will also discuss the hospice philosophy, levels of care and insurance coverage options for hospice services.

"Educating our community about end of life care options can help reduce the fears associated with these difficult healthcare decisions," commented Nicole Evans, Sarpy/Cass Department of Health & Wellness Community Health Educator. "Our goal is to empower individuals facing life?limiting illness to make informed healthcare decisions reflective of their values, beliefs and preferences for care at the end of life."

According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, "Every year more than 1.65 million people living with a life-limiting illness receive care from hospice palliative care providers in the US," (NHPCO, 2013). "Hospice and palliative care provides expert pain management, symptom control, emotional support and spiritual care to patients and family caregivers when a cure is not possible."

There is no fee to attend this program and preregistration is required. Call 402.339.4334 ext. 209 or email nevans@sarpy.com by October 30, 2013 to register. For more information on the Senior CARE Program or upcoming events, please visit www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org/Seniors.html. The Sarpy/Cass Department of Health & Wellness strives to improve the lives of citizens living in Sarpy and Cass counties by promoting the health of our community through disease prevention, partnerships, policy development and health education.

Reference:  National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). (2013). Caring Connections – National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Retrieved October 4, 2013 from http://www.caringinfo.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3523.

 

 

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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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 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. 
3) Send items via the U.S. postal service to: Editor, MurrayNebraska.com, 201 N How Ave, Murray, NE, 68409-8403. (When mailing items you'd like to get back, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.) 
Remember to include 'who, what, when, where and why', along with any other helpful details, such as a contact person and phone. 
DO NOT SEND PHOTOS LARGER THAN 450 PIXELS WIDE! 
DO NOT SEND 'ZIP' FILES! 
Again, you must have your name and contact information included with the information. 
Thanks for helping to keep YOUR Murray Newsletter fresh and up-to-date! 
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