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Murdock Newsletter
June 17, 2009
Calendar
Wednesday June 17-21-Power Team at Murray Christian Church
Friday, June 19-Motorcycles on Main in Plattsmouth
Sunday, June 21-Father’s Day-don’t forget about dad’s special day!
Monday June 22 & June 29-Fishing Buddies Program at Aksarben Aquarium
Wednesday June 24-28-Chautauqua in Plattsmouth
Saturday, June 27-Tyler Eggert Memorial 1st Annual Baseball tournament
Saturday, June 27-Fiddle Workshop in Avoca
Saturday, July 4-Parade and events in Murdock for 4th of July Celebration
Inspiration
Happy Father’s Day dads!
Fathers Are Wonderful People
Fathers are wonderful people
Too little understood,
And we do not sing their praises
As often as we should...
For, somehow, Father seems to be
The man who pays the bills,
While Mother binds up little hurts
And nurses all our ills...
And Father struggles daily
To live up to "his image"
As protector and provider
And "hero of the scrimmage"...
And perhaps that is the reason
We sometimes get the notion,
That Fathers are not subject
To the thing we call emotion,
But if you look inside Dad's heart,
Where no one else can see
You'll find he's sentimental
And as "soft" as he can be...
But he's so busy every day
In the grueling race of life,
He leaves the sentimental stuff
To his partner and his wife...
But Fathers are just wonderful
In a million different ways,
And they merit loving compliments
And accolades of praise,
For the only reason Dad aspires
To fortune and success
Is to make the family proud of him
And to bring them happiness...
And like Our Heavenly Father,
He's a guardian and a guide,
Someone that we can count on
To be always on our side.
~ Helen Steiner Rice ~
My Father
When I was...
• Four years old: My daddy can do anything.
• Five years old: My daddy knows a whole lot.
• Six years old: My dad is smarter than your dad.
• Eight years old: My dad doesn't know exactly everything.
• Ten years old: In the olden days, when my dad grew up, things were sure different.
• Twelve years old: Oh, well, naturally, Dad doesn't know anything about that. He is too old to remember his childhood.
• Fourteen years old: Don't pay any attention to my dad. He is so old-fashioned.
• Twenty-one years old: Him? My Lord, he's hopelessly out of date.
• Twenty-five years old: Dad knows about it, but then he should,
because he has been around so long.
• Thirty years old: Maybe we should ask Dad what he thinks. After all, he's had a lot of experience.
• Thirty-five years old: I'm not doing a single thing until I talk to Dad.
• Forty years old: I wonder how Dad would have handled it. He was so wise.
• Fifty years old: I'd give anything if Dad were here now so I could talk this over with him. Too bad I didn't appreciate how smart he was. I could have learned a lot from him.
- Author Unknown
What’s Happening Around Our Community
Murdock/Elmwood-Murdock Alumni Banquet
The 25 year class hosted the event (those attending were):
L to R: Teresa Schuelke-Harms, Deanna Jones Hite, Nancy Carnicle Luetchens
Francis Lindell shares memories of his 50 year class
Mark Luetchens - Master of Ceremonies for the evening. DJ in the background "Songs To Go" with Bryan Tepe
Those in attendance from the 50 year class of 1959
L to R: Earl Kunz, Wayne Kupke, Sharon Panska Stewart, Francis Lindell, Bob Neben
The 2009 Murdock/Elmwood-Murdock Alumni Banquet was held Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the Murdock Fire Hall. The banquet had to be held in the Murdock Fire Hall this year due to the High School renovations.
The evening was planned and hosted by the 25 year honor class of 1984. Members of the class in attendance were Deanna Jones Hite, Teresa Schuelke-Harms, & Nancy Carnicle Luetchens.
A special thank you to Mark Luetchens for stepping in to be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening.
Social Hour began at 6:00 pm. Everyone enjoyed this time by having punch, visiting with friends & classmates & looking at old year books and memorabilia. Plans were available to look at the E-M Elementary & High School renovations.
The Invocation was given by Pastor Bob Neben from the 50 year honor class of 1959.
A delicious buffet dinner was served at 6:30 pm with the meal catered by Melody Teten from Johnson, NE. Everyone had a choice of roast beef, grilled chicken, cheesy potato casserole, corn, green beans, dinner roll, lettuce salad & cheesecake with their choice of topping.
Attendance for the 2009 Alumni Banquet was 63.
A short business meeting was held following the meal. The minutes & treasurer’s report were given with no corrections or changes and were approved by Abe Rikli & seconded by Bob Neben.
The evening continued with the introduction of the honor classes with fun facts & jokes. Songs from each honor class year was provided by Bryan Tepe from “Songs To Go”.
Honored classes were 1939, 1949, 1959, 1969, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1999, 2009.
Teresa Schuelke-Harms shared a few memories from the 25 year class. Francis Lindell spoke on behalf of the class of 1959. Marilyn Schmidt Miller was the only one in attendance from the class of 1949. And Eunice Kuehn Stock spoke for the class of 1939.
The evening ended with a slide show of the honor classes.
Next year the Alumni Banquet will be held in the newly renovated E-M High School on Saturday, June 5, 2010.
Respectfully Submitted
Nancy Luetchens
MURDOCK 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
More information and updated information: www.Murdock4th.com
7am Dillon Synovec Memorial Run EM High School - www.elmur.org, or Contact Julie Synovec for Info 867-2267
7am Breakfast Buffet at Bulldogs Bar and Grill Main Street
10am Museum Open - All day Main Street
10am Parade Line up High School -
$40 prizes given for best antique/classic vehicle,
$40 prize given for best float from Corn Growers State Bank, Judging begins at 10:30am
Parade information: Bruce Stock 944-2585 Dale Vanderford Jr 867-2545
Or at www.Murdock4th.com
10am 2pm Bounce House Fundraiser Main Street
Elmwood Murdock Baseball Parents
Underwritten by Elmwood Murdock Merchants Association
10am 2pm Games Main Street
11am-1pm Lions Club Lunch Old Fire Hall
11am Parade Main Street
12:30 Fire Department Water Fights Location To Be Announced
12- 3pm Pie and Ice Cream United Methodist Church Basement
United Methodist Women
2:30pm Sing-a-Long United Methodist Church Sanctuary
1pm Ball Games Ball Field
Evening - Street Dance Sponsored by Bulldogs Bar and Grill Main Street
Blind Dog Fulton 8:30pm – 12:30am
Events May Be Added or Times Changed*
Motorcycles on Main
The Plattsmouth Main Street Association is sponsoring Motorcycles on Main Friday June 19th from 5-9pm. This is a FREE show & shine event for ALL bikes. There will be music, food, and fun! A walking benefit poker run for all will take place with a portion of the proceeds going to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected children).
Please visit www.motorcyclesonmain.com for more information.
Thank you, Jennifer Roby.
The 1st Annual Tyler Eggert Baseball Memorial Tournament
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Elmwood and Murdock Baseball Fields
We need volunteers for the following areas:
Starting at 7:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m.
Two hour shifts for:
• 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Set Up
• Grill Workers
• Concession Stand Workers
• Pop and T-Shirt Table Workers
• Score Keepers
Other duties:
• Garbage duty
• Bathroom duty
This will count towards your working requirement for your little league baseball deposit!
Donation items being sought include:
• Empty Ice Cream Buckets for freezing ice
• Cookies, Brownies, and Bars (pre-bagged)
Please contact Cindy Backemeyer at phone: 402-994-4205 or email: cbackemeyer@esu3.org
The tournament will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 , at the Elmwood and Murdock baseball fields . We hope to have eight teams sign up for the day with a guarantee of each team getting to play at least three games. We are going to have t-shirts made for all of the ball players that participate. We are currently seeking out sponsors for the event. As a sponsor, your company name and logo will be on the programs and on the t-shirts. We need to get a commitment from our sponsors by June 10 in order to have plenty of time to get the shirts ordered. We are looking for sponsors willing to contribute cash of $100, $250, or $500 or contribute food items for the concession stands that will be open (I can provide a list if you are interested in this option). Other suggestions are welcome. If you would like to set up a display for your business at either or both ballparks on that day, you are more than welcome to do so. All net proceeds from this event will be donated to the batting cages that are being constructed at the Murdock ball field in the memory of Tyler and Dillon.
Please let me know if you are interested. Also, if you know anyone that would be interested in being a sponsor for this event, please pass along this email. Please send me your company name and logo as soon as possible so that we can get the layout complete on the programs and on the t-shirts.
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
Chase Bauers Receives 2009 Lofte Scholarship
The Lofte Community Theatre has always encouraged its volunteers to continue their education. Each year they award a $250 scholarship to a graduating senior who has served the Lofte in any fashion including acting, ushering or painting set. This year, we're proud to announce that the 2009 winner is Chase Bauers of Louisville.
More on www.Lofte.com
Schoolhouse Fiddle Workshop for Folks Who Have Never Fiddled
For folks who have never played a fiddle or violin, and are brave enough to try, come to the Schoolhouse Fiddle Workshop for Folks Who Have Never Fiddled. Championship fiddler and fiddle book author, Deborah Greenblatt, will share some hints about beginning fiddling, shopping for a fiddle, reading music, playing by ear, etc. Fiddles will be available for participants to play, and source lists and advice for further study will be provided. The Workshop takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2009, 1PM - 3 PM, in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse, Avoca, Nebraska. Pre-registration is required, and enrollment is limited. For more information, call 402-275-3221, or send an e-mail to debby@greenblattandseay.com
www.knchautauqua.org
“Bright Dreams, Hard Times”
America in the Thirties
June 24-28 • Plattsmouth , NE
Something for Everyone!
• Adult/Children Workshops
• Food/Music
• Historic Homes Tour
• Church Service
• Antique Machinery
• Quilt Show
• Will Rogers
• Franklin Delano Roosevelt
• Zora Neale Hurston
• Huey Long
• Aimee Semple McPherson
Tent shows nightly at Rhylander Park
Take a step back in time to the 1930s each evening, as historical figures -
FDR, Huey Long, Will Rogers, Aimee Semple McPherson and Zora Neale
Hurston - take the stage to share their bright dreams with the audience.
Also available: Youth Chautauqua Day Camp and performances; 1930's
Live Radio Show; Dust Bowl Photography Exhibit; and much more!
www.plattsmouthchamber.com • www.knchautauqua.org • 402-298-8209
Funded in part by Cass County Tourism
First Annual Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament
July 24, 2009 – Registration begins at 11:30; Shot Gun Start at 1 pm;
Awards Dinner at 6:30 pm
Willow Lakes Golf Course, 12301 S 25th St., Bellevue, NE
For details visit
http://www.papillion.org/fire_leadership_sarpy.cfm
Website of the Week
Ramona has reminded me that believe it or not it’s not too soon to be thinking about the fair!
Take a look at the sight for information and updates.
www.casscountyfair.org
Thanks to Dawn Hromanik for sharing this site! I’m SURE it will be AMAZING if you’re interested in seeing the Youth to Carnegie Hall trip:
“Hello Everyone!
Yes it's been almost a month and if you are like me the month has just sped by without time to blink. I've had a couple of people ask about pictures from the (New York) trip and so here is the link. A few people have added to this album. Please feel free to add to the pictures. I don't have any of the Yankee's game and I'm sure others would like to see them.
http://picasaweb.google.com/ElmwoodMurdock
ID: ElmwoodMurdock
password: knights09
Enjoy and have a great summer! Dawn”
Please be sure to send in any news or photos of happenings around our community. I can't be everywhere so I NEED YOUR HELP! Thanks so much! Teri
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
