Murdock Newsletter - 09-23-2015

The Elmwood Murdock Band and the Flag Corp marched in the Applejack Parade on Saturday and even won 3rd place! Way to go!!

The Flag Corp had fun getting ready.

AJ flag line prep

Shailee Hayek doesn't look a bit nervous. Just ready to perform

AJ flag line nervous

The Flag Corp stepped right out there!

AJ dance team

AJ flag line marching

3rd Place Winners!

AJ band marching

AJ New

Spencer Koehn and Noah Willey lead the flag corp and the band.

Spencer Koehn and Noah Willey

Emily Zakaras and Whitney Koehn...Flag Corps members

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Girls vb a and b teams

Not only did the EM Junior High Girls A Team win but so did the B Team! Congratulations, girls!!

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The EM Junior High Girls Volleyball A Team won the Louisville Middle School tournament!

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Elmwood Murdock Knights Football News

Click here to see the EM vs Archbishop Bergan Game Summary

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Anyone know where this is?

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News from other Communities

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EM Fire and Rescue

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!

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

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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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Acclaimed Matt Whipkey to Perform at the Lofte

Manley, NE [September 21, 2015] - The Lofte Community Theatre is adding a musical act to its 2015 schedule. Matt Whipkey is an Omaha native internationally renowned for his top-notch songwriting. He is also the winner of the 2013 Omaha Arts & Entertainment Award. He will be performing live on the Lofte stage on Saturday, November 14 at 7pm. Tickets are $15.

Mr. Whipkey has released several albums including his most recent, “Underwater.” He has also opened for popular acts including Dwight Yoakam. He’s scheduled to play at the Holland Center in 2016. This is your chance to see this phenomenal artist during his tour of the midwest.

The Lofte is located in Cass County near the town of Manley. Those interested in purchasing tickets may contact the box office at 402-234-2553 or visit Lofte.com.

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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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