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The first day of Spring is Monday, March 20, 2017!
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If you were a bird, and lived on high,
You'd lean on the wind when the wind came by,
You'd say to the wind when it took you away,
"That's where I wanted to go today!"
A.A. Milne, 1882~1956
from 'When We Were Very Young'
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Condolences to the families of
DAN TIETGEN.
Dan was born October 17, 1956 and passed Friday, March 10, 2017. He was an Air Force veteran and worked for many years at Murray Building and Supply. His friendly customer service there will be missed by many in and around the Murray area.
A celebration of Dan's life will be Saturday, March 18, 2017, from 11 - 5 at the Weeping Water, Nebraska Community Hall. There will be no visitation.
Dan is survived by two brothers, one sister, nieces, nephews, a great-niece and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Helen, and a nephew.
Arrangements by Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home, Louisville, NE, 402-234-3985.
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And also to the family of
Gerald (Jerry) F. Wilsey, Sr. .
1938 - 2017
Jerry is survived by his wife, Nola, of Plattsmouth; and children: Toby Wilsey, Papillion; Mark Wilsey, Bellevue; Julie Nelson, Nebraska City; and Jerry Wilsey, Cameron, MO; 9 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren
There will be a visitation only on Wednesday, March 15, from 5~7:00 p.m. at the Brian P. Harvey Funeral Home in Plattsmouth, NE with the family present.
No funeral services will be held.
Condolences to www.bpharveyfuneralhome.com 402-296-4445
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If you have a few items you no longer want or need, please consider donating them to the Murray Freedom Festival fundraiser rummage sale. Items must be in good, clean condition and, please, no tv's, computers or clothes. Proceeds will go to help offset expenses for Murray's 4th of July celebration this summer. Thank you!!
Call Pat at 402-235-2926 for details.
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HELP WANTED
Murray Village Full-time Maintenance Position
The Village of Murray, Nebraska is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Full-time Maintenance operator. This position is for a 40 hour week with overtime as needed. Duties required: operate and maintain all village equipment and tools as necessary, install and read water meters, maintain water shut-offs, meters; assist with water/sewer main breaks, operation and maintenance of one lift station, maintain streets and parks, all other duties as required. Applicant must be willing to complete Grade IV water operator certification. Applicants will be required to pass a general maintenance aptitude test and drug screening. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should apply in person at Murray Town Hall, 106 West Main Street, Murray, Nebraska 68409. Normal business hours are Tuesday thru Thursday from 8:00 – 4:30.
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All sale participants join together to pay for advertising and maps.
Contact Pat, 402-235-2926, to get signed-up.
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The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 4, 2017.
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THE KIDS NEED YOUR HELP!
Hunger is an evil thing. Without enough good food, you can't think clearly, your immune system becomes compromised and you can become sick more often.
When you donate to the Conestoga Backpack Program, the school staff sends food, hygiene and clean clothes home with more than 30 kids.
You may donate items at any time through May. There is a container at Cornerstone Bank, you may take items to Conestoga Elementary School, or call Jill, 402-660-3543, and she'll arrange to have your items picked up at your home.
It's easy to help. Each time you go to the grocery store, just pick up one extra item for the kids.
*Suggested food items should be somewhat easy for small children to open and prepare:
*Canned Goods,*Granola Bars,*Cereal,*Cereal Bars,*Mac & Cheese,*Tuna or chicken salad with crackers,*Fruit Cups, Bar Soap, Toothpaste/toothbrush, Shampoo/Conditioner, Clothes/Coats
THANK YOU!!
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Murray's Planning Commission is currently inactive due to lack of members. If you are interested in being a member of the Murray Planning Commission, and live within one mile of Murray, please contact the clerk at 402-235-2119 for more information.
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SURROUNDING AREA EVENTS.....
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MORE INFO HERE: NEBRASKA GAME & PARKS
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Last summer, a producer from NETV videotaped interviews with Maechelle (Mickie) Clements and Kurk Shrader regarding the Cass County barn quilt project.
In March, NETV is going to air a one hour program called "Patchwork on the Plains". This is a look at the history, family traditions, patriotism and community pride that goes into painted plywood barn quilts. Mickie had a vision to start the barn quilt project in Nebraska and wanted Cass County to be the first Nebr. county to display them. It was made possible through the joint efforts of the Elmwood-Murdock FBLA and art students,students and Kurk Shrader. The Cass County barn quilt website is: http://embarnquilts.weebly.com/
Here are the dates the program airs:
Thurs. 03/16/17, 9:00 pm NET World
Sat. 03/18/17, 3:00 pm NET Create
Sun. 03/19/17, 3:30 pm NET Create
and during the Pledge drive in June.
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HEY, COUNTRY MUSIC FANS.........
2017 SHOWS at CORNHUSKER COUNTRY MUSIC THEATER:
March 25 - Kathy Dovel & Friends
April 15 - Ken Brinton & Friends
April 29 - Jeanette Hill & August Moon Band
May 13 - Rayne Magill & Friends
May 27 - Bill Hill & Fine Wine Band
June 10 -Rick & Harriette Andersen & Jackie Shewey
June 24 - Frank Bigelow & Friends
July 8 - Dirty River Ramblers
July 22 - Rodger Roberts & Friends
August 5 - George Pierce & Friends
August 19 - Almost Good, John & Bonnie Stephens
September 2 - Jamie Williams & Friends
September 16 - Irish Donahoo & Ty Seeger
September 30 -Fred Larson & Friends
October 14 - Anniversary Show
October 28 - Larry Hansen & Friends
November 11 - Warren Brewer & Friends
November 25 - Plum Tuckered
December 9 - Christmas Show for Young Musicians
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The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be hosting a special "Schoolhouse Celtic Fiddling Camp", for fiddlers, violists, mandolinists, guitarists, and ukulele players. Music from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales will be featured. The sessions will be led by championship fiddler and author, Deborah Greenblatt.
The camp will be on Wednesday, March 15 - Friday, March 17, from 9 AM to 12 Noon. Musicians can sign up for 1 day, or 2 days, or all 3 days.
On Wednesday, participants will be mostly reading tunes, using sheet music in standard notation. We'll be learning melodies, harmonies, and chords. You will be improving your sight reading, and experiencing fiddling fun.
On Thursday, we will be mostly playing tunes by ear, so feel free to bring your recording gadgets. Sheet music versions of the tunes will be provided for you by the end of the day, just in case your ears need the help.
On Friday, we will be mostly jamming, modulating, singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, and playing fiddle related instruments.
One day: $60.00
Two days: $110.00 ($55 per day)
Three days: $150.00 fee for 3 days. ($50 per day)
For more information, and to register: http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddle_camp.shtml
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Plattsmouth Community School District Adult Education begins its 40th year with a new focus on College and Career Readiness. The Federal Government has charged all adult education programs with preparing students for college and the workplace. Plattsmouth is stepping up. PCSD will integrate job search, workplace skills, and college preparation into its GED, English language, and Adult Basic Education courses.
To meet this challenge, an additional class session is being offered on Thursday mornings.
Classes are offered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday during the public school year at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., at the PACE Center, 15508 2nd Ave. The PACE Center is located across from the high school to the west.
Please call Tallie VanWesten, program director, at 402-296-3174 Ext. 2315 for information.
New students may begin during any class period by arriving a few minutes early. You will be very welcome.
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ONGOING EVENTS.....
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ARE YOU 55+
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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.
www.KeepCassCountyBeautiful.org
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Upcoming Events
Cards of Thanks
Lost and Found
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Recipes
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DEADLINE for submissions to each week's Wednesday Newsletter is NO LATER THAN NOON on the preceding MONDAY.
There are 3 ways you can submit your articles:
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