Murdock Nebraska News - November 27, 2025
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It's time for the 2024 Holiday Holiday Extravaganza!!
People wait all year and it is time to start your strategy. From the pancake breakfast in the morning to events at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House, library, the craft show at the Elementary school, Community Center, and closing the night at the Quonset.
Don't forget to stop by Elmer Millers woodshop in Murdock and find out how he turns out amazing works of art.
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VILLAGE OF MURDOCK
November 4, 2024
The Village of Murdock Board of Trustees met on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. Due to a conflict with schedules, this meeting was published to be moved from November 5 to November 4. Roll call as follows; Jake Wilson, Dave Nuss, Lee Towle, Brittany Cooklin Michelle Chesnut and clerk were all present.
The minutes from the previous September meeting were read and motioned to be approved by Michelle Chesnut and second by Jake Wilson with all members voting in favor of.
The following checks were approved for payment: Windstream phon/int.-462.70; OPPD elect.-726.74; Black Hills Energy gas.serv.-87.88; NE Dept. Environmental & Energy op.ex appl.-100.00; St of NE PHE Lab-wat. Test-49.00; Ashland Disposal garb. Serv.-2652.75; Cass Co RWD#2 973,000 gals-5059.60; Wahoo, Waverly, Ashland Newspaper publishing-172.45; Column Software, PBC publishing-71.11; Lovell Excavating routine sew.flush-2088.00; One Call Concepts dig Hotl.-16.34; Michael Todd Industrial Supply sign supplies-808.42; ODP Solutions off.suplies-189.91; J. Faubion- wat oper/post.-182.80; J. Barnes payroll-1086.62; C. Wilson mow-270.00. (JWilson abstained) D. Nuss reimburse mileage/st. supplies-320.97; St of NE Dept. Revenue sales tx-125.00; St of NE Dept. Revenue sales tx-106.12.
The water well and tree pile topics are still tabled as no additional information was obtained.
Due to conflict of interest, Dave Nuss will step down from interim Water Operator position and Jack Faubion has agreed to continue the roll as water operator.
Fall Sewer routine flushing was completed by Lovell Construction. Replacement of the missing street signs is progressing as parts have been delivered and signs are being replaced.
Nuss requested Victoria Paving to give an estimate for a 5 year plan for Route & Sealing and Armor coating streets.
J. Wilson requested a bid from Mowen Owen to till/grade and reseed the area by the Post Office. The rough estimate of 606.00 was submitted and Board members agreed to wait until Spring before this project is done. Motion by Wilson and seconded by Chesnut. All in favor.
The Board members began discussion of the upcoming winter season concerning snow removal procedures, liability and additional help when needed. Dave Nuss read Resolution #11052024. Michelle Chesnut motioned to approve the resolution and Jake Wilson second the motion. The Motion was approved with all members voting in favor of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION #11052024
A RESOLUTION TO SET GUIDLINES FOR SNOW REMOVAL PROCEDURES, AND TO DEFINE THE PROCESS FOR REQUESTING ADDIONAL LABOR AND EQUIPMENT WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR MAINTAINING MUNICIPAL PROPERTY REGARDING CODE S8-102
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MURDOCK, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA: SNOW REMOVAL; MUNICIPAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND CONTROL
All snow removal of the streets will have been verbally discussed, texted, or by written form of communication concerning who, when, and where to push and pile snow pre-determined by the Village Board of Trustees. Village Board Members are allowed to run the Village owned equipment and or non-owned equipment and may be paid for their hours of work to clear streets if they desire to submit a claim and will be paid the predetermined hourly rate set before every snow season. Any additional individuals contracted by the Board will need proof of sub-contractors’ insurance, approval of labor/equipment fees, and knowledge of work to be done prior to pushing or removal of any snow.
Passed and approved this fourth day of November, 2024 Signed by Chairman D. Nuss /Clerk J. Barnes
M. Chesnut proceeded to motion the snow removal hourly rate to be set at $25.00 per hour. Lee Towle second the motion and all members voted in favor.
The Murdock Rural Fire Board attended the meeting to begin discussion with the Village Board concerning the Fire Barn building agreement between the two Boards. The Rural Fire Board issued general obligation bonds to help finance the building and the Village of Murdock has been making payments twice yearly to buy it back. The contract will be ending in 2032. Both Boards will begin looking at ideas for continuing the mutual agreement and if there should be changes made for the interests of both parties.
Jake Wilson motioned and Michelle Chesnut second, to adopt the Resolution 11042024 Signing of the Year-End Certification of city Street Superintendent for 2024. Scott Hrabik, License Number: S-1655/Class A, held this position during the entire 2024 year. The motion passed unanimously all in favor of.
Wilson motioned and Chesnut second to appoint JEO as the Engineer for the upcoming year 2025 and Scott Hrabik, License Number S-1655/Class A and Professional Engineering License NO., E-16930, to be appointed Street Superintendent as a Contract Consultant. This also passed unanimously by RCV All Voting in favor of.
There, being no further business, motion was made by Wilson and second by Towle that the meeting close and the next regular meeting will reconvene on Tuesday December 3, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Murdock Village Hall and it carried unanimously by RCV.
Jacqueline A. Barnes - Clerk/Treasurer
Dave Nuss - Chairman
The time is HERE for the Elmwood-Murdock One-Act team to hold their seventh annual "Dinner and Dress Rehearsal" fundraiser event on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024! It truly is an event you don't want to miss!
We are excited to announce we are doing TWO performances on the 23rd! One will be a matinee performance at 3:00 p.m., no reservations required, which will be just the show. Then, we will have a "Round the Bend Steakhouse" dinner and show. Doors will open at 5:30 with the show to start at approximately 7:30. Reservations required for the dinner. Our dinner theater has always sold out, so please get your tickets ASAP!
This year, our team is performing another original family comedy titled "Coffee with Grandma" written by Keri Hogue, Marcus Manley, and Mark Hogue. It will be an entertaining evening that will remind us to be who we want to be.
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Dicken’s Christmas Carol by Mark Landon Smith
Production Dates: December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22
Show Times: 7:00 PM Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 2:00 PM Sundays
Shows start at 7 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2 PM on Sundays. The concession stand will open one hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time
Tickets: $24 www.lofte.org
Manley, Neb. - The Lofte Community Theatre will open Dicken’s Christmas Carol, December 6th, 2024. The show will run through December 22nd with performances Thursday through Sunday, with Sunday performances at 2 PM. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Lofte Box Office, by phone at 402-234-2553, or by visiting www.lofte.org.
Synopsis: From the bonny shores of England comes the Styckes-Upon-Thump Repertory Theatre Company, a stuffy old traveling troupe embarking on their fifteenth annual farewell tour of the Dicken’s tale. Can the theatre troupe handle the egos of their actors, a precarious set, and constant costume changes, and still manage to redeem old Ebeneezer Scrooge by Christmas Day? A fresh twist on a timeless tale, this comedy is a festive rollercoaster of humor, perfect for those seeking a jolly good time this holiday season!
Directed By: Kevin Colbert
About The Lofte Community Theatre: The Lofte Community Theatre is located in Manley Nebraska, approximately 25 minutes south of Omaha. The theatre, a new post-and-beam style performing arts facility can seat approximately 330 patrons for each performance. Actors and audience members enjoy a beautiful climate-controlled venue year-round with concessions offered.
For more information contact Natalie McGovern at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (402) 671-9379.
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Enjoy the originality of music which is still present in many circles of friends.
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This is a family-friendly venue, so bring the kids, too! Relax in nice air-conditioned comfort and take advantage of our concession stand, selling popcorn, candy bars, soft drinks and bottled water.
AMPLIFIED JAM SESSIONS
2nd Sunday each month
1-4 pm
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UPDATE, now on the last Sunday each month
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ALL jam sessions, acoustic and electric, are FREE & open to the public!
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