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Murdock Newsletter
May 7, 2008
Calendar
Sat May 10-Graduation at Murdock 2:00 pm
Sun, May 11-Mother’s Day Tues
May 13-Junior High Honors Night at 7:00 pm
Mon, May 26-Memorial Day
Sat, Jun 14-Flag Day
Sun, Jun 15-Father’s Day Fri,
Jul 4-Independence Day
Inspiration
Laughter is the hand of God on a troubled world
CHILDREN AND THE CHURCH
A little boy was attending his first wedding. After the service, his cousin asked him, "How many women can a man marry?"
"Sixteen," the boy responded. His cousin was amazed that he had an answer so quickly. "How do you know that?"
"Easy," the little boy said. "All you have to do is add it up, like the pastor said, 4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer."
A 6-year-old was overheard reciting the Lord's Prayer at a church service, "And forgive us our trash passes, as we forgive those who passed trash against us."
Ms. Terri asked her Sunday school class to draw pictures of their favorite Bible stories. She was puzzled by Kyle's picture, which showed four people on an airplane, so she asked him which story it was meant to represent. "The Flight to Egypt," was his reply.
Pointing at each figure, Ms. Terri said, "That must be Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus. But who's the fourth person?" "Oh, that's Pontius - the pilot!"
The Sunday School Teacher asks, "Now, Johnny, tell me frankly do you say prayers before eating?" "No sir," little Johnny replies, “I don't have to. My mom is a good cook." A little girl was sitting on her grandfather's lap as he read her a bedtime story.
From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again. Finally she spoke up, "Grandpa, did God make you?"
"Yes, sweetheart," he answered, "God made me a long time ago."
"Oh," she paused, “Grandpa, did God make me too?" "Yes, indeed, honey," he said, "God made you just a little while ago."
Feeling their respective faces again, she observed, "God's getting better at it, isn't he?"
Work Hard, Do Your Best, Keep Your Word, Never Get Too Big For Your Britches, Trust In God and Never Forget a Friend
A Tribute to Mother’s
A Tribute to Mothers-Happy Mother’s Day May 11
Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you have had a baby. Somebody does not know that once you are a mother, "normal", is history.
Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct. Somebody never took a three-year-old shopping.
Somebody said being a mother is boring. Somebody never rode in a car driven by a teenager with a driver's permit.
Somebody said if you are a "good" mother, your child will "turn out good". Somebody thinks a child comes with directions and a guarantee.
Somebody said "good" mothers never raise their voices. Somebody never came out the back door just in time to see her child hit a golf ball through the neighbor's kitchen window.
Somebody said you do not need an education to be a mother. Somebody never helped a fourth grader with his math.
Somebody said you could not love the fifth child as much as you love the first. Somebody doesn't have five children.
Somebody said a mother could find all the answers to her child-rearing questions in the books. Somebody never had a child stuff beans up his nose or in his ears.
Somebody said the hardest part of being a mother is labor and delivery. Somebody never watched her "baby" get on the bus for the first day of kindergarten or on a plane headed for military "boot camp".
Somebody said a mother can do her job with her eyes closed and one hand tied behind her back. Somebody never organized seven giggling Brownies to sell cookies.
Somebody said a mother can stop worrying after her child gets married. Somebody does not know that marriage adds a new son or daughter-in-law to a mother's heartstrings.
Somebody said a mother's job is done when her last child leaves home. Somebody never had grandchildren.
Somebody said your mother knows you love her, so you do not need to tell her. Somebody is not a mother.
Congratulations 2008 Graduates!!!
Here’s a cute little saying that is fun to give a graduate. Just put all the highlighted items in a bag with this printed on a label or paper:
This kit contains everything you will need to survive Post Graduation.
A piece of gum so you will “chews” what is right. A penny so you will never be broke. A paperclip to help you hold it all together. A cotton ball to soften the rough times. A marble so you can replace the ones you’ve lost. A lollipop to help you lick any problem. A toothpick so you will remember to pick out the good in all situations. A starburst to give you a burst of energy. A rubber band to help you stretch yourself to your full capability. A mint to remind you that you are worth a “mint”. A hug and a kiss so you will not forget you are truly special and completely loved. So when you feel you’re overwhelmed and fully in despair, Take out your kit, relax a bit, and rest in His loving care.
What’s Happening Around Our Community
GROUND BREAKING CEREMONIES
Official Groundbreaking Ceremonies for the $8,995,000 expansion and renovation project passed by the district voters on March 11, 2008 are scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Elmwood School site and 1:00 p.m. at the Murdock School site. Various speakers and musical performances will be included as part of the ceremonies. All district patrons are encouraged to attend and participate in this celebration.
This article came from the Omaha World Herald on Monday. Published Monday | April 28, 2008
Dry since 1886, Elmwood faces vote on alcohol sales
BY JOHN FERAK WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
ELMWOOD, Neb. — One of Nebraska's oldest dry towns will decide whether it's time to rewrite history. Elmwood residents will vote in the May 13 primary on whether to allow beer and liquor sales. With a population of 680, the hometown of author Bess Streeter Aldrich has gone without bars or liquor stores since its incorporation in 1886.
In 1935, voters rejected a measure to allow the sale of beer and alcohol. In 1992, they turned down a measure to permit beer sales.
Rob Clements, executive vice president of the American Exchange Bank, who says he has taken a neutral public stance, said a large number of residents take pride in Elmwood's reputation as one of Nebraska's oldest dry towns. "I think we have had more people move to Elmwood because we don't have bars," he said. "We have a good school district reputation, and Elmwood itself is a clean town without a bar. There have been restaurants and grocery stores in Elmwood, but they have never sold any alcohol. That's what being dry since 1886 means."
Coleman and Deb Lenz, owners of CD's Express convenience store on Nebraska Highway 1, helped start the petition drive that put the alcohol measure on the ballot. Their attorney, Julie Bear of Plattsmouth, Neb., said Elmwood residents who want to buy alcohol now drive to neighboring Eagle, Murdock or Lincoln. "The law hasn't kept pace with the changes in the times," Bear said. The Lenzes are "trying to meet the needs of the community." The Lenzes declined to comment, saying they don't want to discuss their plans until after the vote.
Nancy Josoff, Cass County election commissioner, said the majority of those who signed the petition to allow liquor sales were between 30 and 40 years old.
"I think a lot of newer people moving into the community are used to having things like that available," Josoff said. "But I would also think there are people who have been in town that don't feel the need to change."
Elmwood is believed to be one of the last few dry towns in the state, according to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission.
In 2004, the Iron Horse Steakhouse in Tryon became the first liquor establishment in the 114-year history of McPherson County. That same year, Ceresco, a town of 920 north of Lincoln, got its first tavern in more than a century.
In 2003, Sadie's General Store in Firth, a town of 600 between Lincoln and Beatrice, obtained an off-sale license to sell beer. About two years ago, the business received a permit to sell hard liquor and wine in an adjacent pizzeria. "We have increased our business 15 to 20 percent since we got the permits," said David Ashman, one of Sadie's owners.
As the election in Elmwood draws closer, the Rev. Sondra Atkins, pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church, said she plans to address her congregation about the issue. "I would hope and pray that people in our congregation would take the same stand that I believe," Atkins said. She added: "I think it's a big safety issue. Too many negative things can happen from alcohol, including drunken driving and accidents."
ECNC Junior/Senior High Honors Band Performs at Yutan
CONGRATULATIONS to those musicians selected for the Honors Band:
Junior High: Shannon Ronhovde, Sophie Tays, Jordan Bowman, Alyssa Brown, Cameron Sims, Taylor Zeorian, Erin Dwyer, Clint Bornemeier, Cody Brown, and Alan Barnes
Senior High: Sierra Ronhovde, Hannah Fischer, Megan Bober, Adam Zobel, Jon Luetchens (1st Chair ECNC Medal Winner), Kolbi Furgerson, Marcus Winter (1st Chair ECNC Medal Winner), Erin Andersen (1st Chair ECNC Medal Winner), Kevin Zoz, Trent Shrader, and Lyndsey Hrabik.
Mr. Hansen conducted the first piece of music played by the Junior High Band. They played five songs-March Militaire, Evening at the Symphony, Matilda, The Tempest, and America the Beautiful. Senior High played-March of the Magnificents, Flourish for the Wind Band, Zeal, Phantom of the Opera, and Salvation is Created.
Boys Golf team teed off at the Ashland Country Club to compete against the Ashland Golf team on that BEEEAUTIFUL Monday we had this week. Kevin Zoz was not able to attend the meet as he was in Yutan attending the ECNC Junior/Senior High Honors band concert.
Athletic Banquet Videos are available at the Murdock office site for $10.00 a piece. Call Mr. Allemang at 867-2341 or email him at tallemang@esu3.org if you have questions.
The senior basketball players presented framed photos of the team in appreciation to the coaches.
A proud coach
Mrs. Colbert leads the Elmwood-Murdock Choir at the Junior/Senior High Spring Concert last Thursday. She announced the invitation they have received to attend Carnegie Hall next May! What an HONOR!
All of the musicians gave an outstanding performance once again! GREAT JOB!!!
Garage Sales!!!
Eagle City Wide Garage Sales: Saturday, May 31st
Elmwood-Murdock City Wide Garage Sales: Saturday, June 14th 8:00-4:00
If you want your garage sale listed on the map you can pick up a form at CD’s Express and turned in at Bits & Pieces along with a $5 fee. Or you can contact Kurk Shrader @994-5745 or email him at ksbits@hotmail.com. The City Wide Garage Sales are sponsored by the Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association. Reserve your space at the Flying Wheels Come Rain or Shine Garage Sales. You can set up the night before and you will be assured of a dry spot on a day that will surely have rain. If we plan a city wide garage sale day then it will probably rain. But you and your treasures will be nice and dry. Doesn’t that sound lovely? $20 – Reserves a space $4 – Reserves a table $2 – Reserves a chair Set up on Friday, the 13th (are you superstitious?), not sure yet what time we’ll start. Doors open to you @ 6:30 on Saturday morning, opens to the public @ 7:00. Concessions will be available all day. Garage sales will end at 4:00 and everyone can haul the rest of their stuff away! If there is anything good left take it to Bits n Pieces!
Pickin' in the Park
Pickin' in the Park will be a day of great country and bluegrass music for the whole family. Bring a covered dish and lawn chairs. Dinner will be served from 5:00-6:30 p.m. If you are a band or want to perform on stage, please call the number below to get a set time for a performance. Each band will get an hour and a half on stage. Any jamming is welcome! This event is for the whole family! Be sure to come out and enjoy great music, food, and friends!
When: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Time: Noon-10:00 p.m.
Where: Avoca City Park, Avoca, NE
For more information, contact: 402-325-9481
GOLF NEWS
Information regarding the Elmwood-Murdock Golf Camp (June 16 -18) is available in the Elementary office or on the school website (Activities/Golf/Documents).
Grandpa's Woods will also be offering a junior golf league. Contact Grandpa's Woods (994-2100) for more information.
Elmwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue Weekly Winner
MAY 3rd-David Nielsen, Elmwood Ne
APRIL-5th Norman Brockhoff, Elmwood Ne
12th-Drake Clements, Elmwood Ne
19th-Rylan & Rowan Kastens, Elmwood Ne
26th- Baily Frahm
Helpful Hint
INFO ABOUT CLOTHES DRYERS
The heating unit went out on my dryer! The gentleman that fixes things around the house for us told us that he wanted to show us something and he went over to the dryer and pulled out the lint filter. It was clean. (I always clean the lint from the filter after every load clothes.) He told us that he wanted to show us something; he took the filter over to the sink, ran hot water over it. The lint filter is made of a mesh material - I'm sure you know what your dryer's lint filter looks like. WELL...the hot water just sat on top of the mesh! It didn't go through it at all! He told us that dryer sheets cause a film over that mesh that's what burns out the heating unit. You can't SEE the film , but it's there. It's what is in the dryer sheets to make your clothes soft and static free - that nice fragrance too, you know how they can feel
waxy when you take them out of the box, well this stuff builds up on your clothes and on your lint screen. This is also what causes dryer units to catch fire & potentially burn your house down with it! He said the best way to keep your dryer working for a very long time (& to keep your electric bill lower) is to take that filter out & wash it with hot soapy water & an old toothbrush (or other brush) at least every six months. He said that makes the life of the dryer at least twice as long!
How about that!?! Learn something new everyday! I certainly didn't know dryer sheets would do that. So , I thought I'd share!
Note: I went to my dryer & tested my screen by running water on it. The water ran through a little bit but mostly collected all the water in the mesh screen. I washed it with warm soapy water & a nylon brush & I had it done in 30 seconds. Then when I rinsed it the water ran right Thru the screen! There wasn't any puddling at all! That repairman knew what he was talking about!
Website of the Week
www.healthydiningfinder.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
