NO BURNING!
Cass County is currently under a burn ban because of very dry conditions.
No burn permits will be issued until further notice.
STOP BY for
DONUTS and COFFEE!
TYSON PARK
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015
10 A.M.
DURING the EASTER EGG HUNT!
RECYCLE YOUR EXTRA PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS!
Our local Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts need your help with a service project they're doing. They have a wonderful opportunity to make "plarn", (plastic yarn), that one of the moms will generously crochet into mats. The mats, made from plastic grocery bags, are lightweight, warm in the winter, cool in the summer, easy to clean and bugs don't like them. Fewer bags means they won't be going into the landfill or blowing across our fields and yards. The bonus is that the mats will then be donated to the Open Door Mission...a 'win-win' for everyone!
You may bring your clean bags of any size to Murray Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 28th, between 10:30 and 11:15.
Thanks for your help!
Any question please call Debbie South at 402-235-3837.
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
CONESTOGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
104 E. HIGH ST.
MURRAY, NE 68409
www.murrayfreedomfestivalne.com
If you're having a sale, please pay your fair share!
Cost is for ads in twenty + area newspapers, printing fliers, highway signs and adds your sale location to a map.
RETURN the FORM and $12 NO LATER THAN SATURDAY, MAY 2nd to:
Pat Zeigler
201 N How Ave
Murray, NE 68409-8403
Call with ?'s, 402-235-2926.
THANK YOU!!
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*REQUIRED
*NAME ________________________________
*PHONE _______________________________
*SALE ADDRESS _______________________________
E - ADDRESS (OPTIONAL) _________________________________
MY SALE DAY(S): FRIDAY / SATURDAY (CIRCLE ONE or BOTH)
If space allows, please list these sale items on map:
1. ______________________
2. ______________________
3. ______________________
Be sure to visit KCCB during the Murray Garage Sales May 15-16!
We'll have beautiful CASS COUNTY GROWN vegetables, hanging baskets and flowers!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO THE
FREEDOM FEST MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015
MURRAY, NE TOWN HALL
7PM
COME and SEE WHAT WE'RE PLANNING for MURRAY'S 2015
4th of JULY CELEBRATION!
www.murrayfreedomfestivalne.com
WANT TO S-T-R-E-T-C-H YOUR DOLLARS?
Who doesn't? Whether you're a family of one or a dozen, everyone I know is trying to find ways to save money. If you're one of those savvy people, and are in the Omaha/Bellevue area often, you'll want to check out this coupon book. With only one or two uses, you will have gotten your money back and it can save you BIG BUCKS with mobile and online savings, too!
Many of the 46 restaurants have more than one and even up to twelve coupons. Here are just a few of the participants: Papa Murphy's, Papa John's, Godfather's, (Plattsmouth location, too), Popeye's Chicken, Pizza Ranch, IHop, Zemogs, Long John Silver's, Grisanti's, Old Chicago, KFC; 6 service and retail shops, some of which are Bass Pro Shop, Family Video, Sport Clips, Palm Beach Tan; and 19 entertainment and recreation, including Amazing Pizza Machine, Bounce U, Coco Key Water Resort, Defy Gravity, bowling alleys, golf courses, Papio Fun park, Skate City, Strike Zone and Ultimate Baseball Academy. Save on hotels, rental cars, portraits, shoes and MORE! Most of the coupons don't expire until December 31, 2015!
These books are $20 and will only be available through the end of March, so call Nikki Lewis, 402-637-6299 or Pat Zeigler, 402-235-2926, to order yours today! All profits from the sale of these coupon books goes to purchase fireworks and supplies for Murray's Freedom Festival on July 4th.
Thanks for your purchase!
April 8th, 2015
1 - 5 p.m.
Comfort Inn & Suites
7007 Grover St
Omaha, NE
HIRING?
2015 Schedule on
Sign up early and take advantage of some great discounts and guarantee you will have a booth!!!
ATTENTION 7th and 8th GRADE STUDENTS!
Treasurer Stenberg, Omaha Storm Chasers Announce 13th Annual
'Why I Want to Go to College'
Writing Contest for Seventh, Eighth Graders
While a Sunday afternoon at the ball park may seem far away, the time is here for seventh and eighth graders to enter the 13th annual "Why I Want to Go to College" writing contest sponsored by the Nebraska State Treasurer's Office and the Omaha Storm Chasers, State Treasurer Don Stenberg said today. Twelve winners will be recognized at the May 10 Storm Chasers game at Werner Park in Papillion, Neb. Three winners will be chosen in each of Nebraska's three U.S. Congressional districts, and three winners will be selected from outside Nebraska. First-place winners will each receive a $2,000 contribution to a NEST college savings plan. Second-place winners will each receive a $1,000 contribution to a NEST plan, and third-place winners will each receive a $500 contribution to a NEST plan. First-place winners from Nebraska will receive a one-night hotel stay in Omaha, and all Nebraska winners will receive tickets to the May 10 game.
"Every year we are impressed with the big plans that seventh and eighth graders write about in their 'Why I Want to Go to College' essays," Treasurer Stenberg said. "But we are also struck by the students' references to their family members, teachers, neighbors, and friends who inspire and motivate them to do well. Contributing to a NEST college savings account for a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or friend can go a long way to making these big plans reality." Treasurer Stenberg said he encourages all seventh and eighth graders in public schools, private schools, and home schools in Nebraska to enter. A total of 1,044 entries were received last year. As in the past, preliminary judging will be done by students and faculty in the College of Education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and final selections will be made by Treasurer Stenberg.
Entries must be postmarked by March 27, 2015. Contest rules are available athttp://treasurer.nebraska.gov/csp/scholarships/essay/college/2015/contest-announcement/.
The following rules apply to contest entries:
No longer than 750 words.
Subject matter to be focused on the student's educational goals and dreams for the future.
Must be student's original work.
Must be typed, double spaced on 8 ½ X 11-inch paper.
Must be accompanied by required cover sheet.
Entries to be mailed to Andrea Stava, assistant general manager of operations, Omaha Storm Chasers, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, Neb. 68046.
Essays must be postmarked by March 27, 2015. Winners will be notified in late April.
Please see contest rules for further details.
2 0 1 5 K A B / L O W E ' S C O M M U N I T Y
I M P R O V E M E N T G R A N T S
DEADLINE: APRIL 13, 2015
This grant is open to KAB affiliates and partner state recycling organizations only.
KAB is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2015 KAB/Lowe’s Community Improvement Grants! This program will award $675,000 in grants to KAB Affiliates and State Recycling Organizations for community improvement projects to be completed in 2015. Projects may range from restoring a neighborhood park to planting community gardens to leading disaster restoration to large-scale cleanups.
The Lowe’s/Keep America Beautiful Community Improvement Partnership Program consists of:
1) $5,000 Grants
2) $10,000 Grants
3) $20,000 Grants
Keep Cass County Beautiful may apply for ONE grant in each category. These grant applications should reflect the need for a high impact project in your community and you are strongly encouraged to involve your local Lowe's stores and Lowe’s Heroes.
All projects must be completed by December 1, 2015.
Contact KeepCassCountyBeautiful@Yahoo.com ASAP if you have a potential project. Your application must be submitted to Keep Cass County Beautiful by April 12, 2015.
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.....
DESTINATION IMAGINATION REGIONAL WINNERS
Several area Destination Imagination (DI) teams competed in the Regional tournament at Blair High School on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Destination Imagination is a program that encourages children to have fun, take risks, focus, and frame challenges, while incorporating science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the arts, and service learning.
There are six competitive Team Challenges to choose from each year, which are Technical, Scientific, Structural, Fine Arts, Improvisational, or Service Learning.
Participants choose a Team Challenge and learn patience, flexibility, persistence, ethics, respect for others and their ideas, and the collaborative problem-solving process. They compete in different divisions based on age and grade level, including elementary, middle school, and secondary/high school levels.
The teams showcase their solutions to the Team Challenge at the tournament. The teams also compete in Instant Challenges at the competition, where they must think quickly to produce a solution in a period of just 5 to 8 minutes. The Team and Instant Challenges are open-ended problems that have an infinite number of solutions to promote creative problem solving.
Each team's scores for both the Team and Instant Challenges are scaled and added together to create the final team total score. They are ranked according to their total score. If their scores are high enough, they can advance to the State/Affiliate tournament. The top three scoring teams at each level also receive 'place' awards.
Destination Imagination tournament officials can also choose to nominate a team or an individual for special awards for outstanding work. The DaVinci Award is offered for exceptional creativity, a unique approach to the problem, and/or risk taking. This is DI's most prestigious award and recognizes outstanding creativity.
It was the first time in DI for each of the children on the team consisting entirely of 4th graders from Hayward Elementary in Nebraska City. Their team name is "The DOC's (Doctors Of Creativity)". This team is managed by Jill Nichols. Team members include Sam Bennett, Claire Boeche, Connor Causgrove, Anya Maness, Jake Nichols, Lucas Nielsen, and Jaci Recker. They competed in the scientific challenge called "Making Waves", which required them to design and construct an 'Incredible Sound Machine' that produces two different sounds by two different methods, create and integrate two visible displays of the sound waves created by the sound machine into their presentation, create and present an 8-minute story that includes a change to a faster or slower narrative pace, and create and present two 'Team Choice Elements' to feature during the presentation. This team earned 1st Place honors at the Regional competition, as well as two special awards.
At the Regional competition, 97 teams and nearly 700 children participated in the tournament. There was only one team DaVinci Award and one individual DaVinci Award presented. "The DOC's" received the team award for outstanding creativity in solving their Team Challenge. Jake Nichols from "The DOC's" received the individual award for his innovative and unique design of the 'Incredible Sound Machine' that he built as part of the solution to the Team Challenge.
"The DOC's" will now compete at the State Affiliate tournament at the University of Nebraska at Kearney on April 11, 2015. If the team finishes in first or second place at that tournament, they will have the opportunity to advance to Global finals, which will be held May 19-23, 2015, at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
*(Editor's note: Jake Nichols, winner of the DaVinci Award is from Nehawka, NE.)
JAM SESSION WORKSHOP
A Jam Session Workshop will be offered on Thursday, April 16, from 6 PM - 7:30 PM in The Old Avoca (NE) Schoolhouse. This workshop, gently guided by fiddler Deborah Greenblatt, is for acoustic musicians of any age or experience who would like a little guidance and practice in the subtle art of "jamming". In this supportive, easy-going atmosphere, players will share and exchange ideas about negotiating your way through a tune, even if you have never heard it before.
The Jam Session Workshop will have a minimum enrollment of 4, and a maximum enrollment of 10. The fee is $15.00 per musician. To sign up for the Jam Session Workshop, or for more information, e-mail Deborah Greenblatt (debby@greenblattandseay.com), or call 402-275-3221.
FIDDLE FABLES
Greenblatt & Seay's Schoolhouse Performance Series features championship fiddler/composer, Deborah Greenblatt, in "Fiddle Fables", on Sunday, April 12, at 2:30 PM, in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse.
With the help of her fabulous five-string fiddle Deborah Greenblatt explores some of the trials, tribulations, and lessons that fiddlers often have in common. There is advice for the beginner ("It Starts With Your Feet"), advice for the fiddler's families ("Have Mercy"), for the growing fiddler ("Shopping For a Fiddle Blues"), for the brave fiddler ("I'm Gonna Fiddle In a Contest"), as well as the fiddler who plays the viola ("Out of Fiddle, Out of My Mind"). There are also inspiring stories of real-life fiddlers ("Cactus Pete"), teachers ("Alice Johnson's Jig"), and students ("Mary Ann the Fiddler").
The concert will be downstairs, followed by light refreshments, and a chance to chat and jam with Greenblatt & Seay. 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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PERFORMANCE & CAMP SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 9, 6 PM, David in "Train Songs and Tales of the Westward Rails", Blair Depot, Blair, NE
Sunday, April 12, 2:30 PM, Debby & Friends in "Fiddle Fables", the Old Schoolhouse, Avoca, NE ($10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens, $1.00 for children)
Sunday, May 10, 2:30 PM, Greenblatt & Seay and Friends, "Greenblatt & Seay Songbook", the Old Schoolhouse, Avoca, NE ($10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens, $1.00 for children)
Saturday, May 23, 10 AM, Debby in a FREEEEEEE Fiddle Workshop, Homestead National Monument, Beatrice, NE
Sunday, June 7, 2:30 - 4 PM, Greenblatt & Seay, Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Elmwood Park, Omaha, FREEEEEEE
Monday, June 15 - Friday, June, 9 Am - 1 PM, Schoolhouse Fiddle Camp for Beginners (To register on line, log on to: http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddle_camp.shtml)
Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17, Schoolhouse Fiddle Camp for Intermediate and Advanced Fiddlers (To register on line, log on to:http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddle_camp.shtml)
EXTENDED THRU MARCH! NOTICE TIME CHANGE
Hosanna Lutheran Church Presents
"Lenten Community Pasta Dinners"
Friday, March 27
5 - 7:00 pm
Hosanna Church Fellowship Hall
700 S. 18th Street Plattsmouth, NE 68409
$7:00 includes all you can eat pasta, (meat or meatless), salad, garlic bread, relish tray, dessert, and drink!
Friends, FOOD, and Fellowship!
FISH FRY!
St. John the Baptist School (Church of the Holy Spirit)
520 S. 18th Street
Plattsmouth, NE
Every Friday thru March 27, 2015
5 – 7:30 p.m.
Baked and Deep Fried Walleye
Deep Fried Carp
Deep Fried Jumbo Shrimp
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Macaroni & Cheese
Baked Potato
Cole Slaw
Potato Soup
Oyster Stew
Clam Chowder
Ice Cream and Desserts Galore!
All this and Live Entertainment, too!
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
UPDATE on FIDDLE TUNE COMPOSITION CONTEST
There has been a new development in the Nebraska American String Teachers Fiddle Tune Composition Contest. The American Viola Society ((www.americanviolasociety.org/) has announced that they will sponsor the Best Viola Tune with a prize of $75.00.
Here is an updated press release:
The 13th Annual Nebraska American String Teachers Association Fiddle Tune Composition Contest
This event inspires fiddlers everywhere to compose their own tunes, and supports the cause of string education throughout the great state of Nebraska.
1st PLACE: $100.00
2nd PLACE: $50.00
3rd PLACE: $25.00
Best Viola Tune: $75.00, courtesy of the American Viola Society (www.americanviolasociety.org/)
Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2015. The winners will be announced on May 23, 2015, during the Monumental Fiddling Championship held at the Homestead National Monument in Beatrice, Nebraska. The winning compositions will be performed at the Monumental Fiddling Championship, and printed in Stringing Along, the journal of the Nebraska Chapter of the American String Teachers Association.
For the 2015 contest rules and guidelines, e-mail debby@greenblattandseay.com.
For more information about the Nebraska American String Teachers Association, log on to the web site at www.neasta.net.
ONGOING AREA EVENTS and ACTIVITIES.....
If you think shopping or donating close to home doesn't matter, think again.
Under His Wings Thrift Store on Main Street in Plattsmouth is doing great things. Check this out:
So stop in and see what's in store now. You will probably find some great bargains and all the money they raise stays within Cass County to help those in need.
ONGOING SCHWAN'S ICE CREAM FUNDRAISER
Lori Williams of Murray, NE was paralyzed due to an accident 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!
ARE YOU 55+ and LOOKING FOR PART-TIME WORK?
The following is an employment opportunity available to older adults in Cass County.
Experience Works is a national, non-profit organization funded by the US Dept of Labor to administer the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which assists people 55 and older in getting updated training to assist in returning to the workforce. This is a federally funded program and offers a no-cost employment service to older adults who qualify. Once accepted into the program, individuals are placed in a training site in or near their community, where they gain on the job experience while working 20-21 hours/week at $8/hour. We also help with skill assessments, computer training, resumes, cover letters, job search, etc. The goal is that through the training and job search assistance we gain help older adults gain good jobs in or around their communities.
Stephanie Mahony
Employment and Training Coordinator
Experience Works, Inc.
1111 "O" Street Ste 205--American Job Center
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-441-1654
Fax: 402-441-6038
stephanie_mahony@experienceworks.org
Nebraska Tollfree Number: 1-877-314-7526
www.KeepCassCountyBeautiful.org
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