• About our Village of Murray

    About our Village of Murray

    Murray is a village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 481 at the 2000 census. As of the census of 2000, there were 481 people, 188 households, and 140 families residing in the village. Read More
  • Conestoga Elementary School

    Conestoga Elementary School

    "Our school and school district are dedicated to providing all students with the educational foundation necessary to succeed in school and in life. To ensure your child’s success, we set high standards that are reflected in what is taught in our classrooms." Read More
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The wild gander leads his flock through the cool night,
Ya-honk! he says, and sounds it down to me like an invitation:
The pert may suppose it meaningless, but I listen closer,
I find its purpose and place up there toward the November sky.

~Walt Whitman~
1819~1892
 

2014-10-29 Reminder

If you're planning to have your announcements posted in the Murray Newsletter, the deadline to submit them is 12:00 NOON, the Monday before that Wednesday's Newsletter.  It would be appreciated if you'd send them in by the deadline.

Scroll all the way down to read more details on submitting your items at the bottom of this Newsletter and remember there's NO CHARGE!

(You may post any items in the Classified Ads at any time, day or night, 24/7.)

 

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR for

the  NEXT

4th of JULY CELEBRATION MEETING

Murray Town Hall

Thursday, November 6, 2014

6:00 p.m.   

 
AGENDA
 
1) Election of officers:


 There are many great people who would be terrific in any of these positions:

     President
     Vice President #1
     Vice President #2
     Secretary
     Treasurer 

 
2) Rally the Fundraising Committee:

Ideas  needed!  
We are ready for planning & action!  
Anyone can be part of this group!
  
 
3) Our new group needs a new name:

Come with ideas - clever, catchy, patriotic!  We would like to find the perfect name, one that shows pride and  identifies our great community!
 
You do NOT have to be a Murray resident to share in the planning of the celebration.  EVERYONE'S WELCOME!  

BRING YOUR IDEAS, FRIENDS and ENTHUSIASM and WE'LL SEE YOU
at the 
 NOVEMBER 6 MEETING


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TO ALL MURRAY RESIDENTS

BURN SITE RULES AND REGULATIONS


The Murray Burn Site is set to open shortly and in light of our recent clean-up of the site, which was required by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ), there are some new rules and regulations that all residents should be aware of. These will be strictly enforced.

1. The only items that may go onto the burn pile are tree limbs and untreated lumber. These are the only items that are burnable under our burn permit from the NDEQ.

2. All yard and garden waste will go in a separate pile at the site to be composted by an outside vendor.

3. No other materials of any kind shall be permitted.

4. The Burn Site will be open only on Saturday from 9-Noon.

The Site will be monitored by a camera 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Any violation of the above rules will result in a first time fine of $150.00; any subsequent violations will be $300.00 per violation.

The Village Board appreciates your cooperation in this matter.

VILLAGE OF MURRAY BOARD OF TRUSTEES



 

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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:

Nov. 15 - 21
Dec 6 - 12
Dec 13 - 19  

   

Beaver Lake:

Nov 5 - 7
Nov 22 - 28
Dec 13 - 19

 

 Union:

Nov 8 - 14
Nov 29 - Dec 5
Dec 20 - 26 

  

Nehawka: 

 Nov 5 - 7
Nov 22 - Dec 5
Dec 20 - 31 

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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SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES' EVENTS..... 



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Items to consider for the Louisville UMC Food Drive:

Canned Vegetables and Fruits,

(including pumpkin for pie-making!)

Boxed Potatoes and/or Rice

Stuffing Mix

Cake, Bar, Pie or Brownie Mixes

Gravy, either canned or dry packets



 

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ANNUAL VETERANS DAY SOUP DINNER 

Union American Legion Auxiliary Hall

Union, NE 

Sunday November 9, 2014 

11:00 a.m. 

VETERANS EAT FREE! 

Adults, $6.00 children, $3 

Chili
Chicken Noodle
Vegetable
Ham and beans
Cornbread
Dessert 

 

Bring in your favorite VETERAN for a nice meal!  

A great way to say 'Thanks for your service'! 

 


 

 

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HARMONICA WORKSHOP & CONCERT 


David Seay, Master Artist with the Nebraska Arts Council, will be presenting a Harmonica Workshop/Concert on Sunday, November 9, 2014, at 2:30 PM in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. Each paid admission includes a free harmonica for those 6 years old or older. The workshop will include an introduction to the 10 hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C Major.

The workshop will be downstairs in The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, and followed by light refreshments, and an acoustic jam session 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.

Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34 and three miles east of Highway 50. For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, NE, 68307, or call 402-275-3221, or e-mail them at   g-s@greenblattandseay.com, or visit their web site at www.greenblattandseay.com.


 

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As of November 3, 2014, there are 16 pavers left.  Each paver is for a $100 donation.  These would make a nice Christmas tribute to someone special! 



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ONGOING AREA EVENTS and ACTIVITIES.....


 

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ONGOING SCHWAN'S ICE CREAM FUNDRAISER 
Lori Williams of Murray, NE was paralyzed due to an accident several months ago and her family is under mounting financial stress.  The Murray Presbyterian Deacons, aka "Mighty Murray Small Church",  with the help of Schwan's Ice Cream and YOU, will be donating funds to help out Lori and her family.  Lori's family, will receive 5% of Schwan's purchases for one full year, to October 2, 2015,  when you order using special fundraiser code ID# 32144.   
 
You may place your order over the phone at1-855-870-7208.  You will need to give the code number above.  You may also order online, at www.schwans-cares.com/f/32144 .  The 'campaign ID number' is 13054.  Go to 'Shop Now' and an online catalog, with the name 'Sherrill Konfrst', (church deacon),  will be presented to you.  Please direct any questions you might have to Sherrill at 402-235-2844. 
 
If you live in the U.S. and have local Schwan's delivery, you may participate in this worthy cause.  A Schwan's delivery person will deliver your products directly to your home and you'll be helping Lori and her family.  Feel free to forward this to your friends across the country!  
 
 Thank you for your support!



 

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HOW TO SUBMIT ARTICLES TO 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: 

  
Weddings

Engagements

Anniversary

Births

Letters to the Editor

Birthday Greeting

Upcoming Events

Cards of Thanks

Lost and Found

Obituaries

Recipes

Photos

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.  
There are 3 ways you can submit your articles: 

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 with your name, contact info and story, (in plain text) to:  Editor@MurrayNebraska.com.  
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 the e-address above 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 '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! 

  
www.MurrayNebraska.com

   


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