MOTHER'S DAY
Sunday, May 11, 2014
A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.
This Saturday, May 10, 2014, is GRADUATION DAY for
CONESTOGA DISTRICT 56 SENIORS!
CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK!!
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CONDOLENCES to the FAMILY of LORRAINE HOSTETTER...
Lorraine Hostetter, age 86, of Papillion, NE (formerly Murray, NE) passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the NE Med Center in Omaha.
Lorraine was born Wilma Lorraine Morris on September 23, 1927 in Nebraska City, NE; the daughter of Silas F. and Veronica "Frone" Catherine (Gude) Morris. She attended school and graduated from Ashland High School, Ashland, NE with the class of 1945.
She was united in marriage to Ronald D. Hostetter on November 27, 1946 in Lincoln, NE. He preceded her in death on March 30, 2000.
Lorraine was a loving mother and wife who was very devoted to her family. She also worked at Offutt Air Force Base, Bellevue, NE for some 15 years before her retirement. She was a long-time member of the Murray Christian Church in Murray, NE.
Those left to cherish her memory include her two children: Karen Norton of Ashford, CT and Ronald Hostetter and wife Mary of Papillion, NE; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; other family and many friends.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; an infant grandson Joel Hostetter and six siblings including: Verona, Ople, Dorothy, Mary, Edward and Donald.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Murray Christian Church in Murray, NE with Pastor Larry Hammons officiating. Inurnment will be in the Lewiston Cemetery southeast of Murray, NE.
Donations in Lorraine's memory may be made to the Murray Christian Church.
ATTENTION!
Pet licenses were due May 1st. Click on the Village Office tab above and print a form to get your pet licensed or call 402-235-2119 for more information.
We were fortunate to have the following sponsors:
Pictured left to right: Mr. Carl Satterfield, Ms. Alexa Eckhoff (front lower), Mrs. Jen Walker, Mrs. Vicki Eckhoff, Ms. Carissa Eckhoff and other Conestoga helpers.
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014
Interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant? Join Nebraska Methodist College on May 13th at 9:45 am at Conestoga High School for an informational session on upcoming CNA classes at Conestoga. The meeting is open to any HS students and community members interested in working in healthcare or healthcare careers. Student need-based scholarships may be available. Unable to attend or have questions contact Jillian Plymesser at 402-354-7129.
NOW HIRING!!
The Front Porch Eatery in Murray, NE is now hiring!
Stop in for details and to apply!
Hours of operation are:
Monday - Thursday, 7a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
*Sunday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Now featuring daily specials!
*Sunday Breakfast Brunch Buffet - 9:30a.m. - 1 p.m.
MOTHER'S DAY GRAND BUFFET - $10.99
402-235-2235
NEHAWKA-CONESTOGA ALUMNI DINNER
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014
NEHAWKA COMMUNITY BUILDING
6 P.M.
Covered-dish dinner(Table service and drinks will be provided.)
Honored classes include:
Please spread the word to those in the honored classes!
Any questions, please call Susan Rice, 402-227-3855.
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:
Beaver Lake:
Union:
Nehawka:
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.
PRESCHOOL PE (3-5 years)
Preschool age children learn the importance of stretching, following directions in organized activities, and physical fitness.
Location: PCC Gym
Day: Mondays
Times: 10:15-11:15am
Fee: FREE Members; $4 per class Non-members
FREE MOVIE NIGHTS
Meet us for an evening under the stars to enjoy a movie on the big screen.
Bring your blanket or lawn chairs, favorite snacks, and relax.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult 16 or older.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Sound and projection sponsored by One Life Church.
Time: 8-10pm
Fee: FREE!
In case of inclement weather, the movie will be shown in the Plattsmouth Community Center.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES
Give the gift of life and donate blood.
Location: Plattsmouth Community Center
Dates: Wed, May 28th and July 30th
Time: 3:00-7:00pm (Date and Time subject to change)
Childcare available (5:30-8:30pm) for only $1 to all that donate
SAND VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE (5th/6th grade)
This new, exciting family program teaches volleyball fundamentals, team work and, of course, sportsmanship. Volunteer coaches needed. If selected, head coaches will be reimbursed one child’s registration fee at the end of the season.
Location: Twin Rivers Water Park Sand Volleyball Court
Practices: Begin June 9.
(Times are at coach’s availability)
Games: Sundays June 22-Aug 3 (no games July 6)
Times: 5:00pm, 6:00pm and 7:00pm
Fee: $25 Members; $35 Non-members
Registration: Now until Sunday, May 25
Late Registration: Monday, May 26 for an additional $5
After June 4 late registrations will be put on a wait list
2014 SLIDE-A-THON
Slides, Slides, and more Slides!!!! Stay tuned for details. All money raised will go to improvements of the Twin Rivers Water Park and Plattsmouth Community Center. Must be 48” tall to participate.
Location: Twin Rivers Water Park
Times: 10:00am-12:00pm
Date: Saturday, July 12th
Fee: $5 a slider, $2 donation for spectators
Will be cancelled if weather does not permit
YOUTH NIGHTS (5th-8th Grade)
Drop the kids off and go out while we provide your kids with snacks, have a dance party and watch a movie with us. Staff certified in CPR and First Aid will be supervising the children. Volunteer chaperones needed and will receive one child’s fee waived.
Location: Plattsmouth Community Center
Date: Saturday, July 19
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Fee: Member $10 Non-member $15
Registration due by: July 13
Late Registration: July 14 for an additional $5
Maximum 40
NERF WARS (3rd– 6th grade)
Bring your favorite Nerf weapon and labelled artillery to have a fun and challenging experience. Food and drinks will be provided to replenish and revitalize you for your next round! Nerf guns or bullets are NOT provided and no guarantee that they will make it back home.
Location: Plattsmouth Community Center
Dates/Times/Ages:
Saturday, July 26
7:15 – 8:45pm for 3rd & 4th grade
9:00 – 10:30pm for 5th to 8th grade
Fee: $10 Members $15 Non-members
Registration due by: July 20
Late Registration: July 21 for an additional $5
Maximum: 35 per age group
ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES
Team captains! Muster your teams and register them to play some rec level softball this fall. There is a Mens division and a Coed divsion (Coed teams need at least 5 females). 8 weeks of games. Double headers plus season ending tourney. Max 8 teams per division, so hurry! Balls provided.
Location: Rhylander Park
Days and Dates:
Mens - Mondays Aug 11 - Oct 6
Tourney Oct 11 (No games Sept 1)
Coed - Tuesdays Aug 12 - Sept 30 Tourney Oct 4
Time: Starting 6:30pm
Fee: $250 per team; plus umpire fees
Registration: Deadline is Wed, July 23
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The annual Monumental Fiddling Championship and Acoustic Band Contest will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Homestead National Monument of America's Education Center in Beatrice, Nebraska.
Fiddlers, young and old, are encouraged to participate. Professional musicians Greenblatt and Seay will conduct a free fiddle workshop at 10 AM, allowing fiddlers to gain new skills and fine tune current skills.
Competition will begin at 12 p.m. There are three divisions: Junior Division (less than five years' experience), Senior Division (five years of experience or more), and Legends Division (past 1st place winners of the Senior Division). Participants will play three pieces; a hoedown, waltz and tune of choice. Prize money for the contest is $1,500.
There is also an Acoustic Band Contest , as well as awards for the youngest fiddler, the oldest fiddler, and the best left-handed fiddler.
There are no participant or registration fees.
Homestead National Monument of America is a unit of the National Park Service located four miles west of Beatrice, Nebraska and 45 miles south of Lincoln.
Admission is free of charge.
For additional information, please call 402-223-3514 or visit
Greenblatt & Seay's Schoolhouse Performance Series features a concert of Scandinavian music on Sunday, May 11, at 2:30 PM, in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse.
Greenblatt & Seay will be playing a variety of instruments, including fiddle, guitar, hammered dulcimer, recorders, pennywhistles, and the nyckelharpa. The nyckelharpa is the official keyed fiddle of Sweden, and has 16 strings.
Greenblatt & Seay have been playing and singing together since the night they met, decades ago. Their performance on May 11 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, and 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 atdebby@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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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER FIDDLE CAMPS
Registration is now open for the 2014 Schoolhouse Fiddle Camps, in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in Avoca, Nebraska. Deborah Greenblatt, championship fiddler, author of many fiddle collections, will help the campers get in touch with their inner fiddler. The course of study during the Schoolhouse Fiddle Camps will be designed specifically for the individual campers who sign up.
The June Camp (Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13) is for folks who consider themselves beginners. The July Camp (Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18) is for folks who consider themselves intermediate or advanced. Enrollment is limited to 10 fiddlers for each week, so that everyone will get individual attention.
For more information, e-mail Deborah at: debby@greenblattandseay.com.
To register on line, log on to:
http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddle_camp.shtml
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