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Wednesday Jan. 7 Senior Pictures due for yearbook
Saturday Jan. 10 E-M Merchants Banquet at Murdock
Saturday Jan 17-Youth to Carnegie Hall Soup/Sandwich Supper and Silent Auction
Monday Jan 19-Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929 birthday observed
Thursday, Jan 29-Makeup basketball game with Malcolm with the JV games starting at 4:45 p.m. in Murdock.
Inspiration
Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you, Lord that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible. Thank you, Lord that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising. Thank you, Lord that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.
Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, tempers are short, and my children are so loud.
Thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the picture in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced.
Thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job often is monotonous, thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest.
Thank you, Lord, for life.
What’s Happening Around Our Community
Junior & Senior parents met Tuesday to send out donation letters and to discuss upcoming fundraising. The group will hold concession this Friday at the basketball games in Murdock.
Come hungry! They’re going to have some GOOOOOD food!
They will also sell “Split the Pot Tickets”. Cindy Hovorka says she has a feeling your ticket is going to be the WINNER so make sure to get some!
Take a chance to make a half court shot & win a t-shirt. Lots of FUN!
Baked Goods
Donation Event for:
“Youth to Carnegie Hall”
Take what you want
Give what you can
All proceeds go toward expense of the trip
Donations are tax deductible
Please make checks out to “Youth to Carnegie Hall”
Youth to Carnegie Hall will also be holding a “Baked Goods Event” this Friday at the game. “Take What You Want and Give What You Can!” The group has met about 1/3 of their goal.
So make sure to get to the basketball games at Murdock this Friday!
The Elmwood Murdock Merchant's Association will be holding their Annual Community Celebration Banquet on January 10th at the Murdock High School; at 6pm. EMMA will review the successes of the past year and look forward to 2007.
Business membership is $25 if paid by January 31 and $30 after that. Send your Business Name, contact name, address, phone and email information along with your check to; Elmwood Murdock Merchants' Association, P.O. Box 92 Murdock, NE 68407
Benefits of Joining: Community support for a thriving local economy and business climate preservation. Event support for events such as: the Holiday Extravaganza, community drawings for Easter and Thanksgiving, Garage Sale Days, Business and Technology seminars; Hosting open house events for all new businesses, Promotion of local events in the local newspapers, Quarterly newsletter to all households, Preferential advertising rates for members, Promotion of member businesses at the Cass County Fair, Members can use the organizations bulk mailing permit, Over $1000 this year given to local scholarships Good Neighbor awards, Annual Community Celebration Banquet.
merchants@elmur.org
Saturday’s ice storm didn’t hold back the Knights against Falls City as they won three out of four of their basketball games.
Junior Varsity takes a time out to regroup. They battled to hold onto the lead during the fourth quarter, but came up with the victory.
Jon Luetchens scores a three during the boys’ varsity game. The boys were ahead the majority of the game and ended up winning as well.
Come on you Knights fans! Get off your rump! Bump, Da Dump, Bump, Bump, Da Dump” Duane and Cindy Hovorka participate is school spirit cheer!
SCIENCE FAIR DATE CHANGE
The Science Fair date has been changed from January 6 to January 20
If you are interested in purchasing a shirt you may contact Julie Andersen. The shirts are $12 for youth, $15 for adults up to size XL and $16 for larger adult sizes.
You may contact Julie at:
Jmander99@gmail.com or (402)867-4123
click here to see list of donations / auction items
“Acting Up In Class!"
On January 10, The Lofte Community Theatre will be offering a one-day acting school for area youth ages 11-15. Talented Lofte professionals will offer a curriculum including Acting Basics, Dance, Stage Movement and Vocal Audition. The classes begin at the Lofte at 10am and end at 2:30pm. The tuition for the acting school is $50 and includes lunch, a diploma and a surprise gift. Please contact Anne Pope at LoftePR@Lofte.com or (402)781-9233 for more information or to request a registration sheet.
PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
“Go Knights!” Yard Signs now available, just in time for basketball season. These durable yard signs can go out year round to show your school spirit. Just $15 with the stake included. Available at the Elmwood Public Library or call Susan at 994-6365 or email susanernst@windstream.net Proceeds go to the Elmwood Public Library. Keri says the signs can also be delivered to your home upon request.
Elementary SOS Continues to Collect Our Family Labels 
The E-M Elementary SOS is continuing to collect the Our Family Brand UPC symbols as part of the Labels for Learning Program. The school will receive 5 cents for each UPC label that is submitted.
The UPC's must be submitted in bundles of 500 and at this time we have approximately 395.
Help us to help provide "extras" for the elementary classrooms by purchasing and submitting Our Family label UPC's. The following stores carry the Our Family Brand: No Frills including the Ashland store, SunMart, Bag and Save and Jack and Jill including the Louisville store.
Not only will you be helping our local school, but you will be helping your grocery bill. Our Family has hundreds of grocery and household products that are of the same quality as the name brand items. With the cost of groceries rising, you could save up to 25% on your grocery bill by purchasing store brand items.
To donate your Our Family UPC symbols, simply drop them off at the Elementary school office or in Murdock contact, Lisa Hynes at 867-2167.
Thank you for helping to Support Our Schools!
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM NEEDS PARENT/COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
We are seeking parent/community volunteers that are willing to share their time, 30-50 minutes once a week for five visits, to enhance the student’ understanding of the local economy. In addition, the volunteers will inform the students how school relates to their future. The curriculum is offered free of charge to the school by Junior Achievement. We are planning on beginning the program in February. An instructional/informational meeting will be scheduled prior to beginning of the program for the volunteers. Please complete the form that was sent home in your child’s Friday Folder if you are interested in becoming a volunteer. Please contact, Principal, Bruce Friedrich, if you have questions or would like more information about the program.
MENTORS NEEDED FOR TEAMMATES PROGRAM
We are recruiting parents, patrons, and community members to be mentors for our TeamMates Mentoring Program. TeamMates ask that you make a commitment of meeting with your student for one hour a week in a school setting for a minimum of one year.
Mentors spend time talking and listening or focus on academics. Take some time to have a little fun like playing a game. Share a hobby. Work on a puzzle. Students in grades 3-12 are eligible to be in the program. Please contact Elementary Principal, Bruce Friedrich, and (994-2125) if you are interested in becoming a mentor or would like more information about the program.
Weekly Winner
Jan 3, winner #1-Tyler Oehlerking
Funny
I don’t think this really happened, but it’s funny J
Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and when his Plane arrived
there was a limousine there to transport him to his home. As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and spoke to the driver. 'You know' he said, 'I am 87 years old and I have never
driven a limousine. Would you mind if I drove it for a while?'
The driver said, 'No problem. Have at it.'
Billy gets into the driver's seat and they head off down the highway. A short distance away sat a rookie State Trooper operating his first speed trap. The long black limo went by him doing 70 in a 55 mph zone. The trooper pulled out
and easily caught the limo and he got out of his patrol car to begin the procedure. The young trooper walked up to the driver's door and when the glass was rolled down, he was surprised to see who was driving. He immediately excused himself and went back to his car and called his supervisor. He told the supervisor, 'I know we are supposed to enforce the law.... But I also know that important people are given certain courtesies. I need to know what I should do because I have stopped a very important person.'
The supervisor asked, 'Is it the governor?'
The young trooper said, 'No, he's more important than that.'
The supervisor said, ‘Oh, so it's the president.'
The young trooper said, 'No, he's even more important than that.'
The supervisor finally asked, 'Well then, who is it?'
The young trooper said, 'I think its Jesus, because he's got Billy Graham for a chauffeur!'
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