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Murdock Newsletter
August 15, 2007
Calendar
Aug. 15- REAP Business Training Session and meeting 6:30 pm
Aug. 19-GAR Ice Cream Social Fundraiser 6:30-8:00 pm
Aug 20-School starts
Sept. 3-Labor Day!
Sept. 6-VYFK meeting at Elmwood
Sept. 8-The Great Bike Race
Sept. 19-REAP Business Training Session and meeting 6:30 pm
Sept. 23-GAR Hall Golf Tournament at Grandpa’s Woods
Oct. 8-VYFK meeting at Murdock
High winds and heavy rains blew through the Murdock area last Sunday causing power outages, trees down, and crop damage. Winds gusting up to 70 miles per hour laid these stalks of corn nearly flat to the ground.
Inspiration
Saint Theresa's Prayer
May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.
Website of the Week
voteyesforkids@hotmail.com
www.voteyesforkids.info
Some information you’ll find at this site:
The Elmwood Murdock Schools have a strong academic reputation. Top-quality teaching, strong community support and young people with the determination to learn has kept this school system at the top of local educational systems. But now there are key needs that must be addressed to keep this program as a first-class school. Aging facilities, overcrowded classrooms and outdated resources impact the school — reducing the quality of education and often sending teachers and students to other school systems. There is a smart, cost-effective solution to upgrade the elementary and high schools. It makes the most of the current facilities through renovation and expansion. And it lays groundwork for future growth. The school administration, staff and a community committee worked together to find the best, most fiscally responsible solution to continue the tradition of quality education at Elmwood-Murdock Schools. This is our children’s school. This is everyone’s issue. We want you to support a Bond Election – Vote Yes for Kids!
How much will my taxes increase?
15 cents net tax levy increase
$150 annually for $100,000 home
$1.88 annually for 1 acre farmland (based on $1250 per acre taxable value of ag land)
What’s the plan?
Safety improvements
Heating & cooling upgrade
Electrical updates
Roof replacement
Classroom expansion
Science lab modernization
Music room improvements
Americans with Disabilities Act and Title IX compliance
What’s the primary focus?
Safety and an enhanced environment for learning.
How can I help?
Vote YES!
Volunteer your time
Donate to the campaign
How can I learn more?
voteyesforkids.info (website)
voteyesforkids@hotmail.com
Talk to any committee member
Who made up the ad-hoc committee?
30 volunteers
Staff members
Community members
When is the bond election date?
The Board will determine that after public input in September and October.
What are the bond specifics?
$8 million proposed
20 years
30 cents required tax levy
How do I give feedback to the Board?
Attend Sept 6 meeting at Elmwood
Attend Oct 8 meeting at Murdock
Talk to any Board member
How did this get started?
The Board of Education formed an ad-hoc Facilities committee to work with an architect to study current and future needs for the district.
What’s Happening Around Our Community
Two fund raisers sponsored by American Legion Post 247 are planned to help support the
Elmwood G.A.R. Hall Military Museum:
The first is the third annual Ice Cream Social which will be held at the G.A.R. Hall on Sunday evening, August 19th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. There is no program planned for the evening, just an opportunity to enjoy ice cream and desserts, socialize, and view the museum.
The second event is a golf tournament (hopefully “first annual”) at Grandpa’s Woods, on Sunday afternoon, September 23rd starting with a 3 p.m. shotgun start. We will conclude the evening after 9 holes of tournament play with hamburgers, hotdogs, brats, salads, and desserts. Call Grandpa’s Woods at 994-2100 or Bonnie Brewer at 994-5315 to register.
If you are not a golfer but would still like to participate in that event, please join us for the meal to be served shortly after 5 p.m. on September 23rd.
Stop by the G.A.R. Hall on Sunday evenings this summer (through Labor Day) from 6:30 - 8:30 - you might be pleasantly surprised at what you will find!
Cass County REAP Meeting TONIGHT!
Special TWO part series you cannot afford to miss! Cass County REAP proudly sponsors Jennifer Dietloff of the Omaha Law Offices of McGrath, North, Mullin and Kratz, PC LLO, as she brings us a special small business training presentation in a two part series. Topics include State and Federal Laws affecting small business, Nebraska wage payments and collection act, employer's obligation for payment of wages, payment of bonuses, commissions, vacation pay and sick pay to employees and human relations tools for small business. Both sessions will be held at the upstairs conference room of the Main Street Plattsmouth State Bank. Cass County REAP business meeting will begin at 6:30pm followed by training at 7:00pm. Part one will be held Wednesday, August 15th. Part two will be held Wednesday, September 19th. Please contact Angie Neumiller at 296-4040 or email us at REAP@PlattsmouthSquare.com for any questions or additional information. Mark your calendars - you cannot afford to miss this FREE business training seminar! -- Rural Enterprise Assistance Project (REAP) is a state-wide non-profit organization. The Cass County REAP roundtable meets in Plattsmouth on the third Wednesday of every month.
T’s Hideaway at “The Point” in Avoca
- August 17, Marka Dean Solo Machine
- August 18, Dusty Rose
- August 24, Karaoke w/ Mike. He is a lot of fun
- August 25, Prairie Rose Avoca’s 125 Year Anniversary
Call and reserve a table 402-275-3334 opens 5:00 p.m.
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
