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Murdock Newsletter
January 10, 2007
The Elmwood-Murdock 7th grade girls team finished with a record of 8-4 and placed 3rd in the A division of the league tournament. Coach Dwyer thought that might be as high as an E-M girls team has ever finished in an A division league.
Twin River Tournament Results
The 7th grade girls basketball team completed a very successful Twin River League season with a 3rd place finish in the Twin River League A Division tournament on January 6-7.
The girls entered the tournament as the #3 seed and had to play the #2 seed, North Bend, in the first game. The game was back and forth and the Lady Knights had a 3 pointer about go in at the end of the game that would have won it for them, the final score was North Bend winning 27-24. In the second game we defeated Waverly by a score of 30-22. The girls played aggressive and were able to hang on for the win.
On Sunday, the girls played a very good Louisville team. The game was tied at halftime, but the Lady Knights played a great second half and pulled away for an easy 25-11 win. We did a real good job of rebounding and that was the difference in the game. In a semi-final game, they played the #1 seeded Blair Bears. The Lady Knights fought hard, but too many turnovers, and tired legs were the difference in the game. The Bears defeated the Lady Knights by a score of 34-18.
The girls finished with a 8-4 record with their only losses coming to North Bend and Blair, two very large schools. The girls played very hard all season and made some great strides that will help them for the coming junior high season. |
As he told the girls after the Blair game Sunday, “I was very satisfied in the way the season went. I thought if we finished 4-4 in the regular season, that would be good. Especially playing the larger schools that were in the league. Our only losses were to Blair and North Bend, which only lost to each other in the season also. This should serve as a great "springboard" into the junior high season. We just need to get more aggressive and confident in ball handling and shooting, and maybe each of the girls to grow to about 5'10”
Photo includes back row L to R: Coach Paul Dwyer, Megan Schmale, Erin Dwyer, Jordan Bowman, Coach Rick Brummer, kneeling: Shannon Ronhovde, Alyssia Brown, sitting: Sidney Brummer, Shannon Melo
Patrons Needed to Serve on Committee
The Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools is in the process of conducting a facility study. The Board of Education is seeking district patrons wanting to volunteer to sit on a steering committee to review the study findings, and make recommendations to the Board regarding district facility needs. District patrons wanting to serve on this committee should contact Superintendent Dan Novak at 867-2341.
EXERCISE CLASS AT MURDOCK
It is that time of year again when everyone is making the New Years Resolution to GET IN SHAPE. Well here is your chance! Kickboxing exercise class will begin on Monday, Jan. 8th at the Murdock Music Room. Kickboxing/self defense moves will be done for ½ hour and then floor exercises for the last ½ hour. Class begins at 5:45pm and last 1 hour. If you’d like to join, you will need to bring a floor mat or towel, water, clean shoes and arm weights. If you have any questions please contact Miki Bruns 994-2770 – start your New Years Resolution today!
The Murdock Moderns annual Christmas party was held Friday December 29, 2006. It was held at the home of member Susan Ervin who lives in the former Farmhouse bed and breakfast. There were eleven members present including Shirley Bornemeier, Donna Clement, Debbie Gilbert, Julie Fischer,, Connie Josoff, Ramona Oehlerking, Linda Pauli, Susan Platt, Cecily Ricard, Charlotte Slaby and Connie Stock. The evening started with a potluck dinner. When it comes to cooking and baking these women are passionate. There is nothing better than homemade food, made with love. For entertainment, each member brought a generic gift for exchanging. The fun part was how to distribute them. Connie Josoff came up with a modified version of bingo. If they didn't like the looks of the gift they chose, they had the opportunity to steal. That is, if you won a game. A call was made to Donna Zuckerman, a past member, so that the whole group could say hello and wish her a Happy New Year over a speaker phone. She was very happy to hear from the group, but doesn't plan on leaving Florida to visit during the winter months. Yes, they were all jealous! The night concluded with fabulous desserts and cookies, coffee, and great conversation. They now know all the gossip in the Elmwood-Murdock area that includes; who's pregnant, who's getting married and who's been under the weather. A good time was had by everyone in attendance. If you are interested in joining this fun group of women, they would love to have you. The next meeting is January 11. Andy Stock is going to be the guest speaker and he will be presenting his trip to Russia. For more information you can e-mail Debbie Gilbert bigdebs@hotmail.com
Other news: If you would like to see some amazing pictures of the ice storm out west, you may view them at http://www.extremeinstability.com/06-12-31.htm
Valentine’s Day Tidbits -”what does love mean” from a 4-8 year-old’s perspective:
”When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." (Rebecca- age 8)
"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth." (Billy - age 4)
"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other." (Karl - age 5)
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ELMWOOD-MURDOCK DRIVERS EDUCATION SUMMER 2007-It is time to sign up for Drivers Education classes. If there are more than 24 students two classes may be offered. Space is held when payment is received. Students must turn 14 by October 15 in the year the course is offered to attend the class. Cost will be $225.00 for students who are district residents and $275.00 for students who are non-district residents. Registration is not complete until payment is received in the Murdock office. Checks will be cashed on May 1st prior to the start of class. The in-class instruction will be May 29-June 1 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with behind the wheel instruction to be held until the middle of July. Students must be able to attend all classroom activities in order to take the class. If you have any questions please call the Murdock office at 402-867-2341.
Internet Predator Awareness Meeting
January 17, at 7:00 pm at the Gym in Murdock. Please make plans to attend this very important meeting on how to keep your children safe from online predators and other tools you can use to protect your family. Assistant Attorney General Corey O'Brien will be giving a tremendous presentation.
Booster Club Meeting Change - Attention all Booster Club Members: Please be advised that January's meeting date has been changed from Wednesday, January 17th to Thursday, January 18th at 7:00 p.m. As always, please call Tim Allemang at 867-2341 if you have questions.
