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Murdock Newsletter
May 13, 2009
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Mon, May 25-Memorial Day
Inspiration
101%
From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:
What Equals 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?
Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?
We have all been in situations where someone wants you to GIVE OVER 100%.
How about ACHIEVING 101%?
What equals 100% in life?
Here's a little mathematical formula that might help answer these
questions:
If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.
Then:
H-A-R-D-W-O- R- K
8+1+18+4+23+ 15+18+11 = 98%
And:
K-N-O-W-L-E- D-G-E
11+14+15+23+ 12+5+4+7+ 5 = 96%
But:
A-T-T-I-T-U- D-E
1+20+20+9+20+ 21+4+5 = 100%
THEN, look how far the love of God will take you:
L-O-V-E-O-F- G-O-D
12+15+22+5+15+ 6+7+15+4 = 101%
Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:
While Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you
there, It's the Love of God that will put you over the top!
Have a nice day and God bless -
The Price of Children
This is just too good not to pass on to all. Here is something absolutely positive for a change. I have repeatedly seen the breakdown of the cost of raising a child, but this is the first time I have seen the rewards listed this way. It's nice.
The government recently calculated the cost of raising a child from birth to 18 and came up with $160,140.00 for a middle income family. Talk about price shock! That doesn't even touch college tuition.
But $160,140.00 isn't so bad if you break it down. It translates into:
* $8,896.66 a year,
* $741.38 a month,
* $171.08 a week.
* A mere $24.24 a day!
* Just over a dollar an hour.
Still, you might think the best financial advice is: don't have children if you want to be 'rich.' Actually, it is just the opposite..
What do you get for your $160,140.00?
* Naming rights. First, middle, and last!
* Glimpses of God every day.
* Giggles under the covers every night.
* More love than your heart can hold.
* Butterfly kisses and Velcro hugs.
* Endless wonder over rocks, ants, clouds, and warm cookies.
* A hand to hold usually covered with jelly or chocolate.
* A partner for blowing bubbles and flying kites.
* Someone to laugh yourself silly with, no matter what the boss said or how your stocks performed that day.
For $160,140.00, you never have to grow up. You get to:
* finger-paint,
* carve pumpkins,
* play hide-and-seek,
* catch lightning bugs,
* never stop believing in Santa Claus.
You have an excuse to:
* keep reading the Adventures of Piglet and Pooh,
* watch Saturday morning cartoons,
* go to Disney movies, and
* wish on stars.
You get to frame rainbows, hearts, and flowers under refrigerator magnets and collect spray painted noodlewreaths for Christmas, hand prints set in clay for Mother's Day, and cards with backward letters for Father's Day.
For a mere $24.24 a day, there is no greater bang for your buck. You get to be a hero just for:
* retrieving a Frisbee off the garage roof,
* taking the training wheels off a bike,
* removing a splinter,
* filling a wading pool,
* coaxing a wad of gum out of bangs, and
* coaching a baseball team that never wins but always gets treated to ice cream regardless.
You get a front row seat in history to witness the:
* First step,
* First word,
* First bra,
* First date,
* First time behind the wheel.
You get to be immortal. You get another branch added to your family tree, and if you're lucky, a long list of limbs in your obituary called grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You get an education in psychology, nursing, criminal justice, communications, and human sexuality that no college can match...
In the eyes of a child, you rank right up there under God. You have all the power to heal a boo-boo, scare away the monsters under the bed, patch a broken heart, police a slumber party, ground them forever, and love them without limits, so one day they will, like you, love without counting the cost. That is quite a deal for the
price!!!!!!!
Love & enjoy your children & grandchildren & great-grandchildren!!!!!!!
It's the best investment you'll ever make!!!!!!!!!
What’s Happening Around Our Community
Congratulations Graduates!
What a beautiful day for a graduation! Much better than last year’s rain and wind.
CLASS MOTTO: “No matter where you go, there you are.”
CLASS FLOWER: Pink Rose Dipped in Silver-this was chosen because the color for breast cancer awareness is pink
CLASS COLOR: Light Pink, Black & Silver
The graduation began with the Processional played by the concert band.
Marcus Winter welcomed everyone and opened with a moment of silence followed by the Salutatory Address. Much laughter was heard throughout the auditorium as he told stories about each student’s most embarrassing moment.
Mrs. Colbert and the choir sang “For Good” with such excellence (as usual).
Then Valedictorian, Jon Luetchens, gave the Valedictory Address. He told of how this Class of 2009 was unique in the challenges they have had to face in the suffering of much loss.
The band and Mr. Hansen played “Pirates of the Caribbean”. There was a video presentation played that was put together by Sam Stephen. AJ Washington was honored and remembered during the video. Then Mr. Novak presented the Class of 2009. Mr. Allemang read the class roll as Diann Stille and Mark Luetchens awarded the diplomas to each senior.
The seniors concluded the ceremony with a celebration of tossing their graduation caps in the air.
Lots of good food and cake was eaten by all who attended the parties that followed the conclusion of the Class of 2009’s ceremony.
SPONSORS NEEDED!
If your business is interested in sponsoring the website for Elmwood or Murdock please contact John Harrington at 234-2345 in Louisville , or John@WireBuilt.com
If no sponsors become available, the final newsletter for each site will be May 27, 2009.
One Book One Nebraska selection is “A Lantern in Her Hand” by Bess Streeter Aldrich. This classic book is based upon Mrs. Aldrich’s mother’s story in pioneer times. The library has a special display upstairs and two copies of the book available for checkout. We also have the book, “Journey into Christmas” which I love! I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed it and how timeless the stories are.
Louisville's Annual Spring Parade
Louisville's B.U.I.L.D. GROUP (Businesses United In Louisville's Development) would like to invite you to join us in our Annual Spring Parade-one of the largest in the area!
Date: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 1:00 PM - Line up at Noon on Cherry St
This can be a great opportunity to bring exposure to your town. We encourage participation by businesses as well as churches, schools, civic and private groups.
We love to see imaginative floats but welcome vehicles and walkers.
Entry forms can be found at louisvillenebraska.com under Events.
Deadline for entries is Friday, May 8th
For questions call Dee 402-234-7705 or Nancy 402-670-9016
Along with the parade we will have entertainment on Main Street, food vendors and an art fair from 10:00-5:00 - an "Air Your Art In Louisville" event.
Our businesses will be open for shopping and restaurants invite you to stop in for a bite to eat.
Louisville Art Gallery will host its annual Thrown & Blown....artists, glass blowers, pottery and jewelry makers will have demonstrations and goods for sale Saturday and Sunday.
Bring your family and make a day of it in Downtown Louisville!
FIDDLING CONTEST WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 16, 2009 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Old Avoca Schoolhouse Avoca, Nebraska
Any age or experience level of fiddlers, violinists or violists encouraged to enroll Pre-registration Required
Enrollment Limited -$20.00 per fiddler
Deborah Greenblatt, championship fiddler and fiddle book author, will explain some of the rules (if any) that fiddlers are likely to see. Tune choices and performance customs will be discussed, as well. This workshop should be helpful for those wanting to learn some of the do's and dont's when playing in a fiddle contest, and particularly for those planning to enter the Monumental Fiddling Championship
in Beatrice on Saturday, May 23.
Call 402-275-3221 or e-mail debby@greenblattandseay.com
Now, stop fiddling around and enroll today!
ELMWOOD COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 1:00 – 5:00 PM
For an appointment call JoANN at 994-5095 or go online @ www.giveBLOODgiveLIFE.org
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Fishing Buddies Program
Would you like to learn how to fish? Is there a child or adult that you would like to learn
to fish with? Here is the perfect opportunity for people who want to learn to fish or who
need to relearn the basics.
This 6 session program is designed for child and adult pairs who have little to no fishing
experience and would like to learn to fish. Youth ages 6-12 years old are invited to
develop fishing skills and knowledge with an adult mentor (limit of 2 kids per
mentor/buddy).
The sessions will meet on Monday evenings from 6-8pm at the Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium
for the first 3 meetings. The last 3 meetings will move to a local lake for on the water
experience. Fishing hand-outs, bait and equipment will be available for participants to
use during the program. Session dates are June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29 and
July 13.
Pre-registration is required as well as a $20 check per child to reserve your spot. This
check will be returned upon completion of the program. Spaces are limited and your
registration must be received by May 20th.
Fishing Buddies Registration
Adult Mentor
First & Last Name: ____________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _______________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________
Child Participant
First & Last Name: ____________________________________________________
Address (if different from mentor): _______________________________________
Phone Number (if different from mentor): __________________________________
Age: _________
Child Participant
First & Last Name: ____________________________________________________
Address (if different from mentor): _______________________________________
Phone Number (if different from mentor): __________________________________
Age: ________
Return this form by May 20, 2009 with a $20 deposit check (per child participant) payable to
Nebraska Game & Parks and send to:
Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium
Attn: Andrea
21502 W. Hwy 31
Gretna, NE 68028
Saddle Up for Springfield Days will be held June 12 & 13. Mark for calendars and be sure to join in all the fun! For a look at what will be happening, check on the Springfield website under “Calendar”, click on “Events” to find Springfield Days 2009.
www.springfieldnebraska.com
MURRAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 8-12
http://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/murray
The 'Power Team' will be here June 17-21.
Check out a clip of this powerful, inspiring show at www.thepowerteam.com
For more info from Murray Christian Church, check out our website at : http://home.windstream.net/church2527/MCC.htm
Flying Wheels Summer Hours!
Flying Wheels will be open on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1:00 – 4:00 starting on May 26th. Tuesdays will be skating and the regular games. Thursday there may be an extra activity.
Stay tuned to our website for more details! We will also be open on Saturday mornings for awhile…everyone is just too busy to come skating. We will post it on the website when we will start closing on Saturday mornings. Saturday nights though…we will be open! 6:30 to 10:30 as usual. There will be a couple times in the summer when we will be closed on Saturdays but we will post those dates on signs and on the website. Sundays we will probably be open one Sunday a month. Again, everyone is just so busy! It will be posted on our website! www.flyingwheelsrocks.com
Summer Tumbling Camp!
Come join us for a great time at the gym, running, jumping, climbing, swimming, and of course, TUMBLING!!!
When: July 6-10 th or July 13-17
Where: Platte Valley Tumbling
Times: 11a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $70 per child or $35 to register and $35 to register in July
Each day, the campers will bring a sack lunch, swimsuit, towel and plenty of enthusiasm. We will swim, eat lunch, tumble at the gym and play water games outside. Friday, lunch is provided for the kid's pool party and when they are picked up at 2:00 p.m. a casual program will be performed.
Summer Enrichment Opportunity !
Who : Any child entering K-6 this fall
What : Tailored Activities for Your Child's Interests & Needs
Where : We will meet at The Elmwood Public Library
When : Sessions Every Thursday, All Summer Long*
*(Other sessions may be available by appt.) Cost : $10 Per Session (1 hour)
Sessions taught By Keri Hogue
Certified Teacher In Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education
*Help in Maintaining Skills *One-on-One Instruction *Work on Summer Packets
*Hands-on Learning *Explore your Child's Interests
Questions? Please Call! 994-2422
Funny-thought this was funny
MEN ARE JUST HAPPIER PEOPLE
NICKNAMES
• If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah.
• If Mike, Dave and John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla and Four-eyes.
EATING OUT
• When the bill arrives, Mike, Dave and John will each throw in $20, even though it's only for $32.50. None of them will have anything smaller and none will actually admit they want change back.
• When the girls get their bill, out come the pocket calculators.
MONEY
• A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs.
• A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn't need but it's on sale.
BATHROOMS
• A man has six items in his bathroom : toothbrush and toothpaste, shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, and a towel.
• The average number of items in the typical woman's bathroom is 337. A man would not be able to identify more than 20 of these items.
ARGUMENTS
• A woman has the last word in any argument.
• Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.
FUTURE
• A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.
• A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife..
SUCCESS
• A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.
• A successful woman is one who can find such a man.
MARRIAGE
• A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't.
• A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change, but she does.
DRESSING UP
• A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the trash, answer the phone, read a book, and get the mail.
• A man will dress up for weddings and funerals.
NATURAL
• Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed.
• Women somehow deteriorate during the night.
OFFSPRING
• Ah, children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams.
• A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
A married man should forget his mistakes. There's no use in two people remembering the same thing!
Tidbit
Bible Puzzle
Can you find the names of 25 books of the Bible in this paragraph? I have
underlined one so you can see what we are looking for. This is a most
remarkable puzzle. Someone found it in the seat pocket on a flight from Los
Angeles to Honolulu, keeping himself occupied for hours. One man from
Illinois worked on this while fishing from his john boat. Roy Clark studied
it while playing his banjo. Elaine Victs mentioned it in her column once.
One woman judges the job to be so involving, she brews a cup of tea to help
calm her nerves. There will be some names that will be easy to spot...that's
a fact. Some people will soon find themselves in a jam, especially since the
book names are not necessarily capitalized. The truth is, from answers we
get, we are forced to admit it usually takes a minister or scholar to see
some of them at the worst. Something in our genes is responsible for the
difficulty we have. Those able to find all the them will hear great
lamentations from those who have to be shown. One revelation may help, books
like Timothy and Samuel may occur without their numbers. And punctuation or
spaces in the middle are normal. A chipper attitude will help you compete.
Remember, there are 25 books of the Bible lurking somewhere in this
paragraph. Have Fun.
Website of the Week
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY
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
