During this season of love and generosity, I feel the need to share this tragic story. Amber Gray, is my cousin's grand-daughter. Amber just celebrated her 14-year birthday at Thanksgiving time. Three and a half weeks later, at the beginning of Christmas week, she was still a healthy, happy young girl. Overnight, what was thought to possibly be strep throat, was quickly diagnosed as influenza, type 'A'. Sadly, one bad turn after another occurred and on Christmas day, while everyone else was celebrating the joy of the season with loved ones, Amber's heart stopped. The 'paddles' briefly brought it back to its' job of pumping life through her young body, but on December 28th, Amber lost the fight.
Now, after 6 days in the hospital and with pending funeral expenses, Amber's parents are facing a huge financial burden. (Amber has a little brother, Aidan, too.) Please visit the link below, where Amber's uncle, Adam Broman, has set up a campaign to help. Amber's folks would be grateful for any donation you might feel in your heart to help with and it would be sincerely appreciated.
Thank you.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Murray, NE
Bring your ideas and join the fun!
VISUAL FAITH
Murray Christian Church Morning Service
January 11, 2015
9:30 a.m.
Hope to see you there!
Grades 5 thru 11 girls' tournament leagues also offered. Both affiliated with the Conestoga Cougars Volleyball Club with practices held in Murray or Nehawka.
Please call Theresa at (402) 651-6068 for registration information.
COOKBOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS!
The Cadettes from the Conestoga Girl Scout Troop have compiled a wonderful collection of recipes for their new cookbook,
"Cooking Together, Spirit of Nebraska".
There are nearly 300 recipes submitted by over 50 contributors and the cost is only $12 per cookbook.
Pick up a copy of this great cookbook at Murray State Bank and make someone on your gift list very happy - maybe even someone who lives out-of-state! Send a gift from our state of Nebraska! (Our local Girl Scouts will be happy, too, that you've supported them!)
Or you may contact the troop or one of the leaders, Debbie South, 402-235-3837 or Kim Colvert, 402-594-3067 at Troop40201@outlook.com.
Thanks for your support!
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.
Nebraska Community Websites welcomes new Sponsors!
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FIDDLE CAMPS
Registration is now open for the 2015 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 15 - Friday, June 19) is for folks who consider themselves beginners. The July Camp (Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17) 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
Manley, NE [December 29, 2014] - The Lofte Community Theatre is excited to announce that they are participating in a fund-matching program with the Midlands Community Foundation. For the month of December through January 5, 2015, all donations given to the Lofte Community Theatre in Manley will be matched up to $5,000 per donor by the Midlands Community Foundation. Gifts above $5,000 will receive a pro-rated match from the organization.
The Midlands Community Foundation is focused on assisting with improving the quality of life in both Cass and Sarpy counties. They have been working towards this goal since 1984 and since that time have awarded over $7 million in community grants.
Donations can be made to the Lofte through the 'Donate Online' button on their website, Lofte.com. Donations may also be made by check or cash directly through the Lofte box office. Those with questions may contact the Lofte box office at (402) 234-2553.
SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES' EVENTS.....
Each paver is for a $100 donation. These would make a nice tribute to someone special!
ONGOING AREA EVENTS and ACTIVITIES.....
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!
www.KeepCassCountyBeautiful.org
Community Sustaining Sponsors 2015
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