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Murdock Newsletter
April 16, 2008
Calendar
Wed. Apr. 16-Early Dismissal 1:15/1:30
April 18-19-District Music Contest
Fri. Apr. 18-Elementary School Carnival 5:30-8:00 pm
Wed. Apr. 23-Cheerleading tryouts 4:00 p.m.
Fri. Apr. 25-Athletic Banquet @ Murdock 6:30 p.m.
Inspiration
I think I may have used this one before, but it is such a good one! Thanks for sending this to me, Julie!
CHRISTIAN WAYS TO
REDUCE STRESS ...
An Angel says, "Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice."
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time
11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19 Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good "Thank you Jesus."
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33 Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36 . Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.
"If God is for us, who can be against us?"
(Romans 8:31)
The 2008 Prom was WONDERFUL!
The evening began around 6:30 pm (quite a bit earlier for the girls!) when the students and their guests began arriving at Crooked Creek Golf Course.
Megan, Nick, Stan, Justin and Alli arrive.
Dinner was served around 7:00 pm. The meal was fabulous and the variety of cheesecake desserts even better.
It didn’t take long for the DJ to get the kids out on the dance floor that stayed filled all night long.
Cal had an especially GRAND time as Alli lead the kids around the dance floor and throughout the tables!
The Juniors
and the Seniors appeared to have had an amazing evening.
The dance concluded at 11:00 pm. The students changed from their formals and then all met at the school where they loaded the bus to head on to Madsen’s in Lincoln for Post Prom. There was a fun-filled, and more importantly, SAFE evening planned for them.
Thanks to ALL who contributed in the hard work it takes to plan an evening such as this. Also, a BIG “Thank You!” to all the business who donated cash and prizes!
What’s Happening Around Our Community
The date for the groundbreaking for the new construction on both the elementary and junior/senior high is
Monday, May 19th 10:30am at Elmwood and 1:00pm at Murdock.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE -- THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008, AT 9:30 AM
What: We invite you to join us for coffee and rolls at a press conference to preview the conceptual plan of our proposed 400 acre Seven Hills Business Park; to be located adjacent to the new Pflug Road bridge on the I-80 Omaha/Lincoln corridor.
Where: In the conference room at the Atrium in the Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall located at the I-80, Highway 31 Interchange. Look for the red awnings north of the Sarpy County Tourism building.
Why: To view the proposed environmentally sensitive development plan that will continue to stimulate economic development in west Sarpy County on the important Omaha/Lincoln I-80 corridor.
Please R.S.V.P. to Cindy Wiese, by Monday, April 14th:
E-mail: cindyw@seldin.com
Telephone number: 402-934-6137
Thanks, we look forward to visiting with you about this important economic development initiative.
School Carnival on April 18th from 5:30pm-8pm.
Advance tickets can be purchased through Miki and raffle tickets too. Thanks - Miki Bruns
Prairie Rim Plants
Seed Potatoes - 69¢ per pound 50# bag - $32
Plant House will open about the 19th of April.
Elmwood/Murdock Baseball/Softball Program is having an all you can eat pancake dinner April 20th from 10:00-1:30.
Free will donation. It will be in the old gym at the high school in Murdock. Proceeds benefit the Elmwood-Murdock Baseball/Softball Program. Please encourage everyone to come and support the ball program. Menu: Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Coffee, OJ, and Milk
The new Plattsmouth Community/Senior Center will be the site of the “Spring Fling” dance on Saturday, April 26, 2008. The dance is being hosted by the Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce. The band, “Something New” from Salem, S.D. has been booked to play the dance starting at 8:00 p.m. The band publicity states that they are “a musical ensemble that could work for people of diverse ages.” There will also be a cash bar, food, and auction items. Get your tickets ahead of time for only $10.00 apiece, tickets are $12.50 at the door. Tickets are available at the Chamber Office, Cass County Bank, Plattsmouth State Bank, Plattsmouth Journal, Main Street Jewelers, and all chamber board members. If your business would like to be a dance sponsor, tickets are included for your employees with the sponsorship level. $500 sponsorship includes 20 tickets and event signage recognition, $300 sponsorship includes 36 tickets, $250 sponsorship includes 15 tickets, $200 sponsorship includes 24 tickets, and $100, 12 tickets. Please call the Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce office at 296-6021 for more information. Thanks to the Plattsmouth site for this information!
The Lofte Theatre
April 27 2pm - The Blackwood Brothers Concert
Tickets $10. General Admission Seating. A name synonymous with Gospel Music! The original Blackwood Brothers formed in Choctaw County, Mississippi. Elvis Presley loved Gospel music and attended many of the Blackwood Brothers Gospel conventions in Memphis. The Blackwoods have recorded over 200 albums and toured 47 countries! Now here for Lofte audiences to enjoy CONTACT US By Phone: 402-234-2553 By Mail: Lofte Community Theatre, PO Box 62, Manley, NE 68403 Box Office To purchase, exchange or inquire about ticket purchases, please call our box office at 402-234-2553, or send us an email at LofteTickets@Lofte.com
Kid's Day at Bloom Where You’re Planted Farm
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
This is a unique opportunity for students to learn about agriculture while enjoying the great outdoors! See a cow being milked, pet a baby calf, and sample locally-produced Legacy Milk! Take a guided tour of the 127-year-old farm where you'll learn about farming practices 100 years ago, 50 years ago, and today.
Reservations are now being accepted for groups of 10 or more people. Children of all ages are welcome, and we will customize your tour to suit the age level of your group. The cost is $3.00/person. Children ages 2 & under and paid school staff members are free with a minimum of 10 paying guests. We'll provide every group with a packet of farm-related coloring and activity pages so you can continue your learning experience after you leave the farm. SPECIAL VALUE: Add lunch to your tour for just $2.00 more--that's just $5.00/person! Lunch includes hot dogs, chips, carrots/celery and Legacy Milk or bottled water.
Morning time slots are still available. Call 402-267-4104 or Email Teresa now to make a reservation. Bloom Where You're Planted Farm is at 911-108th St. rural Avoca, NE. Visit our website, www.bloompumpkinpatch.com , for a map and directions.
Bloom Where You're Planted Farm
Pumpkin Patch Agricultural Entertainment & Education
We are located 27 miles east of Lincoln and 30 miles south of Omaha at 911-108th St., rural Avoca, NE. Visit our website, www.bloompumpkinpatch.com , for a map and directions.
Thanks to the Avoca website for this information!
Helpful Hint
We are so fortunate to have opportunity. Sometimes it is hard to see even when it’s right in front of us. Our hectic lives cause us to draw attention to negatives and seemly impassible obstacles and then we lose focus. Regardless, there is always hope, there is always opportunity and it is never too late to be great … today. Have a great day.
Tony Dean The F.A.S.T Diet 402-214-7788 www.thefastdiet.net
Websites of the Week
www.OutdoorNebraska.org
To make sure that you don't miss your favorite shows, you can:
Buy an affordable Converter Box that will let you keep using your old television set, or;
Buy a new Digital Television, now available everywhere TV sets are sold, or;
Subscribe to a "pay TV" service from cable, satellite, or telephone companies.
If your household relies on an outdoor antenna or “rabbit ears” indoor antenna to receive your favorite TV channels, then you have an important decision to make soon. Analog TV broadcasting, which is the way that TV shows have been beamed to homes since 1939, officially comes to an end on the evening of February 17, 2009. On that date, TV broadcasters must complete turning off their transmitters and switch all programming to new digital broadcasting
TV Converter Box Coupon Program
The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has launched the TV Converter Box Coupon Program (Coupon Program), as authorized in the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005.
As of January 1, 2008, all U.S. households are eligible to request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two, digital-to-analog converter boxes. For more details on the federal regulations, including the budget information, please see the TV Converter Box Coupon Program Rules.
Visit:
www.dtv2009.org or www.keepmytv.com
News to the Editor
- Please send all your Murdock area news to me. Birthdays, anniversaries, announcements, events or news are welcome and will be added to the upcoming newsletter. Thanks in advance for all your help!
Teri Bowman
Editor@murdocknebraska.com
