"Aim above the mark to hit the mark."
(To reach your goal, always do more than what is expected or required! )
Nathan was born and raised in Murray. He's a Wayne State student and plays football there, but returns home to Murray to work in the summertime. Not wanting to spend another weekend just hanging around, chillin' out, Nathan decided that he was up for a little more adventure before returning to school and football practice, so he went to Plattsmouth Airport last weekend and jumped out of a perfectly sound plane!
(Sure looks like a safe little aircraft to me!)
'I'm gonna do this!'
Before the jump, he was paired-up with his tandem instructor, 'Tom'. The pilot was Jerry Wall, the photographer, 'Baglock', who took these amazing photos.
'Uh, maybe I should re-think this thing....'
The guys' exit altitude was 13,500 feet when they jumped into a 35-second free fall, then the parachute landing which took about 4 minutes.
'Too late to turn back now!'
'Hey, Tom, you're the instructor! Why are you covering your eyes?!?!?!'
'Easy does it!'
Tumbling through the air! Check out that horizon!
'Oh, yeah! That's what I'm talkin' about!'
Bird's eye view!
The guys almost look like they're swimming!
Not alone - more falling friends!
'Don't worry, Tom, I'll break our fall!'
Glad you remembered the ripcord!
INCOMING!!
A safe landing. (Whew!)
'No problem! Ready for another jump?!?!'
When I asked him about it, Nate told me, "I've always wanted to do it and it was so exciting! Just a blast! I would do it again in a heartbeat!"
You do that, Nate. I'll be watching from down here!
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ATTENTION!
DO YOU WANT TO SAVE YOUR 4th of JULY CELEBRATION?
Have you grown up remembering this day as your 4th of July tradition?
What is your favorite part of the Cass County 4th of July celebration?
Oozeball? (Mud volleyball rocks, right?!)
Ice cream social
Mr. and Ms. Murray competition
Bingo
Parade
Raffle
Auction
Fireworks
Anything else?
WHY IS THIS THE LAST YEAR FOR THE CASS COUNTY 4th of JULY CELEBRATION?
FACT #1
Due to the lack of volunteers to plan, organize and run the event. It takes a minimum of 15 people to run the celebration. Due to unforeseen circumstances we currently have 6 volunteers. Without volunteers to run the above listed events, no money is made for the following year's celebration.
FACT #2
"We donated at the pancake feed." Your donation at the Pancake Feed goes directly to our hard-working volunteer fire and rescue department, NOT the other 4th of July festivities.
FACT #3
We are currently in discussion with the village of Murray to possibly combine the celebration and make it the village of Murray's , as it was more than 40 years ago.
FACT #4
The only way to save our 4th of July celebration is to have 30-40 able-bodied volunteers, 18 years of age or older, to volunteer their time for a good cause.
So, if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you must attend the next
4th of July Committee Meeting
Murray Town Hall
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
6:00 p.m.
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.
SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES' EVENTS...
SIDNEY IOWA RODEO
JULY 29, 30, 31 -August 1 & 2
8 p.m. each evening
More info at
Apple Jack Festival
Friday ~ Sunday
September 19 ~21, 2014
Nebraska City, NE
http://gonebraskacity.com/festival/apple-jack-festival/
Hope you can share in their music-making fun sometime soon at one of these upcoming events!
Sunday, July 27, 2:30, David, "The 'Tradition' in Traditional Music", Nelson House, Nebraska City, NE (Sponsored by Humanities Nebraska) (FREE)
Saturday, August 2, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, Twin Fiddling Workshop, in the Old Schoolhouse, Avoca, NE. Pre-register via e-mail: debby@greenblattandseay.com.
Monday, August 25, 2 PM, David, in "The 'Tradition' in Traditional Music", Nebraska Building, Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, NE (Sponsored by Humanities Nebraska)
Friday, August 29, 3:30 PM, Debby, in "James Whitcomb Riley, the Fiddling Children's Poet", Nebraska Building, Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, NE (Sponsored by Humanities Nebraska)
Saturday, September 6, 2 PM, David, in "The Tradition in Traditional Music", Ft. Atkinson, Fort Calhoun, NE (Sponsored by Humanities Nebraska)
For more info, contact Debby-in-the-Schoolhouse, www.greenblattandseay.com.
Start time: 5 pm (including light supper)
End time: 8 pm
Cost: $5 for 1 child / $10 for family
There are lots of 4-H workshops scheduled for summertime fun! Check them out here:
http://cass.unl.edu/4hworkshops
WEEPING WATER POOL
Hours:
Season passes, private parties, & swimming lessons available.
Pool: 402-267-7755.
A lug is a measurement to measure produce. A lug of peaches would be around 25 pounds, less than a bushel. That would make a lot of peach pies or jam!
The Cass County Fair schedule is posted. Click on the link below to see when all the fun will be!
http://cassfair.com/images/stories/2014/Schedule2014.pdf
SOARING WINGS VINEYARD
402-253-2479
(Nebraska Law stipulates that no outside alcohol can be brought onto the premise.)
Live Band 7-9:30
Sunday Music, too!
NO cover charge on Sundays!
Music 2-5 pm.
Check out upcoming performers and events at www.soaringwingswine.com !
See You at the Winery!
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!
Garfield Park
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, 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
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
Click below for:
ONGOING AREA EVENTS and ACTIVITIES...
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