Murdock Newsletter - 09-16-2015

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The Elmwood Rescue Squad and the Bubbles for Bubble Soccer. The day was perfect and the balls were bouncy! The group put on a great event and raised money for new defibrillators. Can't wait til next year!

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Mike Cook, far right, from rural Murdock and his team, the Bounce Backs, played in the final round against the Graff Geezers.

The event was so well known it made the front of the Lincoln Journal Star!

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Click here to see the video from 10/11 News about the Bubble Soccer Event in Elmwood.

The GaGa Pit was a hit, too. Reilly Kuenning, from Murdock, built the GaGa Ball Pit as his Boy Scout Eagle project. The kids love it!!

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Volunteers needed for the Elmwood stop of the Market to Market Relay Race! From the Market to Market website: "A premier day-long team running relay race that takes runners from Market to Market®. Starting at sun up, seven runners and a van take on diverse and scenic courses as they make their way to the downtown finish shindig before sun down. Combine running in beautiful landscapes, outrageous costumes and memorable van rides with your friends and it all adds up to 1 unforgettable day."

Elmwood is one of the places that is an exchange site for the relay. There will be a lot transport vans dropping off and picking up runners so the team needs to have volunteers in Elmwood to direct traffic to keep it flowing smooth and keep the runners safe. By providing volunteers we will earn a donation from the Market to Market Relay Series for the Elmwood Park!

Click here to register to be a volunteer! You will have a blast!

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Ben

Dear Family and Friends,

Thank you for your past support of Ben's Brigade!

It is time again for our annual fundraising efforts. We had planned to give everyone a choice this year to donate to the DSAF of Nebraska, or the LuMind Foundation for Down Syndrome Cognitive Research. However, when the DSAF learned of our plan to let donors choose, they have since decided all teams must fund raise exclusively for the DSAF, and deleted our team, Ben's Brigade, from the Step Up for Down syndrome Walk.

So, while we will not be participating in the Lincoln Walk this year, we still do want to raise money for a good cause and celebrate Down syndrome awareness month during the month of October. For this reason we are proud to announce that we would like all of our fundraising efforts to go the LuMind Foundation for Down Syndrome Research. This is an extremely exciting time for Down Syndrome Research, as studies have found similarities between individuals with Down syndrome and patients with Alzheimer's There are now Phase 2 clinical drug trials, moving us closer to options for improving cognition in people with Down syndrome,and these drugs also have the potential to prevent Alzheimer's disease in the general population. If you would like to donate to the LuMind foundation in honor of Ben's Brigade, please click here.

Our annual celebration would not be complete without custom Ben's Brigade t-shirts. This year we have designed our own shirts that will be white with the logo attached below featuring the Down syndrome awareness colors of blue and yellow. These shirts will not be dated and can be worn year after year to celebrate Ben and his extra chromosome. Adult sizes are $12 and Child sizes are $10. If you would like to order t-shirt, please email me with your size prior to September 15, 2015 . Payment can be collected on delivery, or you can order them online at the new Ben's Brigade website Ben's Brigade for Down Sydrome Advocacy

We ask that everyone wear their shirt on Saturday October 3rd to virtually celebrate the start of Down syndrome awareness month where ever you are that day.

As always, we appreciate your support of Ben's Brigade!

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Lofte Barn Banter

MURDER MYSTERY COSTUME BALL

AT THE LOFTE

Friday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets $25

The audience is the cast! The entire theater is the stage! Come for the food. Stay for the murder! Dress in your favorite costume and prepare for an interactive murder mystery event at the Lofte.

A full dinner accompanies this fatal folly of fun. Reservations required so call or email today!

(402) 234-2553 or

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Menu: Dinner Salad

Roast Beef or Chicken

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Country Style Green Beans

Dessert

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Massage by Jolean

2015 Fall Swim Lessons Flier Page 1

Family Zumba Flier 2015

Star Wars Party 2015

Youth Basketball Flier 2015

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Were hiring

Come join our team! Round the Bend Steakhouse is looking for Wait Staff, Bartenders, Host/Hostess & Kitchen Staff. Stop by and fill out an application Mon-Sat 11am-10pm or email your resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY

ELMWOOD-MURDOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL

Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools is looking for an, “Extended Opportunities Facilitator” for the 2015-2016 school year. The focus of this position will be to supervise our in-school-suspension room, tutoring students who are falling behind in their homework, and general supervision duties as assigned throughout the school day. Pay will be determined by experience and educational background. If interested you can apply online at www.elm.esu3.org or call the school at (402) 867-2341.

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ELMWOOD-MURDOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KITCHEN ASSISTANT - MURDOCK SCHOOL SITE

2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR

The Elmwood-Murdock Public School has a vacancy for a Kitchen Assistant at the Murdock School site. Perspective employees should have knowledge of quantity food preparation, understanding of basic nutrition, basic math skills and a willingness to learn ordering system and menu planning. Applicants must be physically able to lift 40 pounds. Start date for this position is on or about August 13, 2015 and employee will work days school is in session for students. Interested applicants should contact Dan Novak, Superintendent, at 402-867-2341 or via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
. The Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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VIP* Job Opening at the EM Schools

(*Very Important Person)

Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools are in need for substitutes for the para-professionals in our district (Prek-12th grade). A para professional provide instructional support and assistance within the classroom setting. Some services could be provided 1:1 or with a small group. Para Substitutes are paid on an hourly wage of $7.25. The school follows the federal minimum wage rate for this school year.

For application details, please contact Tycha Stander (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). For questions in regards to job description, please contact Heidi Zierott (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

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Cass Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is currently recruiting CASA advocates to speak up for the best interest of abused and neglected children in Cass County. The next training session is scheduled for September 2015 for five weeks. The training consists of 15 hours of online training and 15 hours of in-person training. We are also seeking male volunteers for this class. If you are interested, please contact Angie Neumiller (402) 296-9520; email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or if you would like to learn more information about our program, please visit www.casscasa.org

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WANTED: Home Health Aide needed for elderly woman.

Please call: 402-994-2414

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Bloom

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm's 11th Annual Pumpkin Festival

Sept. 26-Oct. 31 -- Fridays 1-6 p.m., Weekends 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

911-108th St., rural Avoca

New for 2015! Corn Hole, a fun Egg Race game, and a big John Deere combine you can climb into!

Other activities include hay rides, nature trails, farm animals, rubber duck races, bucking bronco barrel ride, corn pit, family-sized tire swing, hay climb and tunnel, dress-a-scarecrow, horse swings, agricultural exhibits, gourd tunnel, photo ops and more! Don't miss the barn full of seasonal gifts, tasty treats, antiques and TONS of pumpkins, or all of the yummy food from the Schoolhouse Cafe (serving smoked pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, nachos, ice cream, homemade pie and cookies, and coffee on the weekends).

Admission is $6.00 for ages 3 & up and includes all activities. Shop the barn or dine at the cafe without an admission charge.

Special events include Service Family Day Sept. 26, A.R.T. Fair with live music Oct. 3, Doggy Day Oct. 10, Country concert by McKenzie JaLynn and the Renegades Oct. 18, and Thanks-and-Giving Day Oct. 31. See our website, www.bloompumpkinpatch.com, or Facebook pages for full details.

Bloom 2015