Murray Newsletter - October 16, 2013

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Mother Nature can be scary sometimes! A tomato from a friend's garden and these big hailstones Mike picked up out of our yard a couple of weeks ago are proof of that.

2012-10-17 COUGAR_HOLLOW-EEN

Cougar Hollow-een

Come enjoy a fun, free family night on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:30 - 7:00 at Conestoga Elementary's outdoor classroom Cougar Hollow!

Wear your costume, all who participate in the costume parade get a prize! Listen to ghost stories around the campfire, enjoy a Nebraska nature experience, make a craft and don't forget the treats!

(We are accepting donations of packaged candy in the elementary school office for this event.)

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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

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 16 -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 26 - Nov 1

Nov 16 - 21

Dec 7 - 13

Dec 28 - 31

Nehawka:

Oct 26 - Nov 8

Nov 23 - Dec 6

Dec 21 - 31

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

WELL, FIDDLE-DEE-DEE!!

Thanks to Humanities Nebraska, Debby Greenblatt has the honor of performing in the Joslyn Museum, in Omaha, for the the 18th Annual Governor's Lecture in the Humanities on October 30. The lecture is free

and open to the public.

Debby will be performing from 7 PM - 7:30, prior to the Lecture. The lecture will be about Thomas Jefferson's intellectual development. Jefferson played the fiddle, and practiced 3 hours a day! Debby's performance will
feature his favorite tune, Corelli's Violin Sonata Op. 5 No. 12, La Folia.

For more information on this fun event, log on to http://humanitiesnebraska.org/program/governors-lecture/.

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Schoolhouse Fiddling Bee Results

The Seventeenth Annual Schoolhouse Fiddling Bee in Avoca, Nebraska, was enjoyed by a full house on Sunday afternoon, October 13, in The Old Avoca Schoolhouse.

Musicians from Avoca, Bellevue, Bennington, Lincoln, Omaha, Ord, Seward, competed and jammed with their upright basses, fiddles, guitars, and voices, for cash money and prizes. The judges had a difficult job, but managed to make wonderful decisions. The judges were Kylie Rezac, from Lincoln, and Don Bochnicek, from Omaha.

In the Open Division, each fiddler had to play a hoedown, a waltz, and a tune of choice. The winners were:

First Place - Mike Oneel, from Ord

Second Place - Devin Cartwright, from Bennington

Third Place - Dottie Ladman, from Lincoln

In the Singing Division, each fiddler has to play and sing a tune at the same time. The winner was Ella Moll, from Seward.

In the Fee Fi Faux Division, each musician had to play a fiddle tune on an instrument that is not a fiddle. The winner was Isaac Bonner, upright bass player, from Omaha.

In the Twin Fiddling Division, two fiddlers had to play a tune together, with one of them playing the melody, and the other playing the harmony. The winners were Lilli Summerlin, from Auburn, and Sharon Roberts-Yuen from Lincoln.

Next year, the 18th Annual Schoolhouse Fiddling Bee will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2014.

For more information, contact g-s@greenblattandseay.com.

Medicare Open Enrollment

The Cass County Extension office will be offering Medicare Part D open enrollment sessions at the library on Tuesday, October 29, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Thursday, November 14, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

There is no charge to Medicare beneficiaries for this service. Interested persons need to call the Cass County Extension office at 402-267-2205 to set up an appointment. Each person needs to book a half hour appointment; husbands and wives each need an appointment. Medicare beneficiaries will need to bring along their Medicare card and a list of the prescription medications they take. A complete list of enrollment events is available on the UNL Extension Office website.

"Get Spooked in the Valley"

Cemetery Scavenger Hunt

Oct. 12 - Nov. 2, 2013

Hosted by the Scenic Weeping Water Valley Association (www.VisittheValley.org).

Stop in to any participating Scenic Weeping Water Valley Association member business (see website for list of locations) to pick up a clue sheet and "BooGo" (think 'Bingo') card. Visit local cemeteries and businesses to fill out your card between Oct. 12 and Nov. 2. All completed cards turned in by the Nov. 2 deadline will receive a free "I Got Spooked in the Valley" t-shirt and be entered into a drawing for gift certificates worth up to $200. All businesses and cemeteries are located in the southern part of Cass County.

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.

'NUNSET BOULEVARD'

Opens at Lofte Community Theatre

The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley presents the wacky musical-comedy 'Nunset Boulevard'. 'Nunset' is the sixth installment of the popular series chronicling the antics of the 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 runs October 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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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.

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

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