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Murray Newsletter - January 29, 2014

 

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 Patricia Irene (Meisinger) Montgomery, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at her residence in Olathe, KS.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents: Eugene and Marie Meisinger; husband: Dale Montgomery; and brother: David Meisinger.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth, NE, from 1:00-9:00 p.m. with family receiving relatives and friends from 6-8 p.m.,

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Plattsmouth, NE.

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 The  January 14th Murray Village Board meeting minutes are posted. 

Click on the 'Village Office' tab above to read the latest.

 

 

 


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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:

Jan 29 - 31
Feb 15 - 21
Mar 8 - 14
Mar 29 - 31 


Beaver Lake:

Feb 1 - 7
Feb 22 - 28
 Mar 15 - 21 

 

Union:

Feb 8 - 14
Mar 1 - 7
Mar 22 - 28 

 

 Nehawka:

Jan 29 - 31
Feb 15 -28
Mar 15 - 28 


Murray residents should either use the curbside bins that PREMIER WASTE SOLUTIONS delivered or continue to use the Cass County Recycle trailer at the Murray Fire Station per the above schedule.)

 

 

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SECRETARY GALE TESTIFIES in SUPPORT of THREE ELECTION BILLS

LINCOLN – Saying that his office was prepared to take the next steps toward expanding elections in Nebraska as well as making them more modern and secure, Secretary Gale testified today in support of three bills before the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.

The first one would allow the Secretary of State's office to create and maintain a secure online voter registration system. "That system would be available to anyone who has a Nebraska driver's license or state-issued ID card and would permit them to register or update their voter registration through a website or through the Department of Motor Vehicles," said Gale.

Gale said the bill also makes provisions for transmitting those registrations to the appropriate county election officials and allows the Secretary of State's office to obtain the last four digits of a registrant's social security number, driver's license number and signature.
 
"All of those components are necessary to making this system work and I appreciate the fact that the DMV is onboard with this project," explained Gale. "A number of states are already using online registration or are about to implement it themselves. It's proven to be secure and my office will work hard to insure that the information transmitted to our system is also protected."

Speaking about LB 662, Gale said he recognized that while Nebraska has experienced only rare instances of voter fraud in statewide elections, analysis conducted by his office revealed two key areas where the potential for fraud might exist.

"I do think a government-issued ID is appropriate for the two scenarios described in LB 662."

Gale said those instances include certain first-time registrations submitted by mail and voters who have indicated by written notice to the U.S. Post Office that they have moved in-state or out-of-state, but failed to return a confirmation notice of their change of address with local election officials.

 "Ultimately, those people remain on our statewide voter registration database for at least four years as required by federal law. While large numbers are deleted every two years, there is always an average of 100,000 or so who are inactive. However, we have no idea of where they really are unless they register. If they don't re-register at their new location and suddenly show up at their old polling place to vote, we want to make sure they can confirm who they say they are."

Addressing the third bill, LB 663, Gale spoke in favor of expanding special elections conducted by mail and lifting the population limit for counties who wish to utilize all-mail elections in rural precincts.

"Currently, only counties with a population of less than 10,000 can apply to my office to hold elections by mail. However, the larger counties also have rural precincts and would benefit from having all-mail elections instead of requiring voters to go to the polls. In addition to cost-savings, all-mail elections also offer convenience to the voters and have been found to result in higher election participation."

Gale said LB 663 would make all counties eligible for mail in elections in their rural precincts. It would also allow counties to designate mail in elections for candidate issues, as well as economic issues. 
 
"This legislation would expand all-mail special elections to include things like office recalls and vacancies. Until now, mail in balloting has been limited to school bonds, sales tax increases, levy overrides and similar issues."

Gale said that allowing citizens to vote by mail seems to result in increased participation when compared to voting at the polls.

"The more citizens who vote, the more likely you are to have a consensus on issues of local importance. Participation is vital for a vibrant democracy." 
 
Bills 662 and 663 were sponsored by Senator Bob Krist of Omaha. He, along with Senator Heath Mello of Omaha also sponsored LB 661.

 

 

 

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"ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID"

NOW SHOWING

AT MAHONEY STATE PARK 

Mahoney State Park announces that KBC Productions is now presenting the comedy, "Always a Bridesmaid," at the Kountze Memorial Theater. The story is written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten.

Four girlfriends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other's weddings...no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are determined to honor that vow.

The classmates include Brandy Palatas and Kathleen Smith (Papillion), Sharon Kryger (La Vista) and Melinda Mead (Plattsmouth). Brenda Jones (Louisville) and Samantha Colbert (Lincoln) complete the rest of the cast. The play is produced by KBC Productions and directed by Kevin Colbert.

Performance dates are January 31 and February 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30PM and Sundays are at 2:00PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. For reservations contact Mahoney State Park at 402-944-2523 ext. 7122.

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Pictured from bottom to top: Samantha Colbert, Brenda Jones, Brandy Palatas, Sharon Kryger, Melinda Mead, Kathleen Smith.

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 REPUBLICAN DINNER

The Cass County Republican Party will host its annual Lincoln-Eisenhower-Reagan Dinner on Tuesday the 18th of February at the County Fairgrounds in Weeping Water. Guest Speakers include all six Governor Candidates: Tom Carlson, Mike Foley, Charlie Janssen, Beau McCoy, Pete Ricketts, and Bryan Slone. Opening remarks will be provided by District 2 Senate Candidates Bill Kintner and Ron Nolte.

For Tickets ($15 each) contact Dean Helmick at (402) 298-7281.


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BELLES and WHISTLES

COMING to the LOFTE


The Lofte Theatre in Manley announces that the mother-daughter duo group, "Belles and Whistles" will take the stage on Saturday, February 15 at 7pm. All seats are reserved and tickets are only $15.

This Omaha based group is likened to another family duo, 'The Judd's.' Daughter Kelli leads with her charming vocals with mother Jaymie sings harmony and plays guitar. Jaymie is no stranger to combining family and music. For many years, she was on the road singing with her sisters in their popular band, 'Mulberry Lane.' During the past two years, 'Belles and Whistles' has performed with Trace Adkins, Jerrod Niemann, Montgomery Gentry, Scotty McCreery and many others.

Call the Lofte Box Office at 402.234.2553 for reservations. The Lofte is located just east of the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 50 near the town of Manley.

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Irish Music Concert 

Greenblatt & Seay's Schoolhouse Performance Series features a concert of Irish music on Sunday, March 9, at 2:30 PM, in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. Greenblatt & Seay 9will be singing and playing a variety of instruments, including fiddle, pennywhistle, folk harp, guitar, hammered dulcimer, and recorders. Traditional Irish tunes will be featured, along with some Greenblatt & Seay originals inspired by the great Irish traditions. 
 
Greenblatt & Seay have been playing and singing together since the night they met, decades ago. Their performance on March 9 will include the championship fiddling styles of Deborah Greenblatt, and the fancy whistle-playing of David Seay. 
 
The concert will be downstairs and followed by light refreshments.  You'll have a chance to chat and even jam with the performers. Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34.  

Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens, and $1.00 for children. Seating is limited.For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska, 68307, or call 402-275-3221, or e-mail them at debby@greenblattandseay.com. 

The historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse was built in 1925, and has been the home of the Schoolhouse Performance Series since 1990. Music lessons, workshops, fiddle camps, and field trips are offered by Schoolhouse residents, Greenblatt & Seay, and are available by appointment.


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