Murdock News October 25, 2017

Murdock Nebraska News

Due to this week's Internet access outage, some of the news might be delayed and posted on Thursday morning.

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Fall in Murdock

Thanks to Linda Glantz and the Murdock Pride Group for decorating Main Street and inspiring others to decorate their homes with pumpkins and decorations.

Mark your calendars for the CHRISTMAS IN MURDOCK event which is always the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Meet at the Town Hall at 10 AM. Every effort will be made for each organization to be invited to send two volunteers from your group. Individuals are absolutely invited to participate as well. Each Christmas tree needs to be transported from the old fire hall to across the street, secured to the post, and lights put on some. Many hands make light work.
Groups and individuals are once again invited to sponsor a flower planter to decorate for the season.

It can be something very simple to elaborate…your choice. Be sure that it is something which is securely placed due to our strong winds which sweep down Main street. This can be also be done at your convenience the week before Thanksgiving.

If you wish to reserve a certain planter, please secure a note on that planter.
Take down of Christmas trees and wreaths will be the Saturday following New Year’s Day.Seasonal planter decorations may be removed whenever the volunteer chooses.

Thank you to all who have in the past and present support MURDOCK PRIDE by volunteering for events to bring smiles to all who pass through downtown.You have MURDOCK PRIDE!
For questions, you may contact Linda Glantz 402-867-3251.

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InternationalFoodFestival Elmwood 1017 Murdock United Methodist Church

Worship Time: 9:30 am Sunday

Children's Sunday School: 9:55-10:30

(dismissed from worship following the "Children's Chat")

Elementary School Fall Festival!!

Friday 5:00pm - 7:00 pm

Bring your trick or treaters, dress in costume and have some fun!!

It's fall at the Elmwood-Murdock Elementary and that means the trip to the Buck pumpkin patch, Fall Festival and lots of fun learning about colors. How do I know this? Especially since I don't have kids in Elementary anymore?

The NEW Elmwood-Murdock School website which is FANTASTIC!! There is a LIVE feed which is updated with photos from school activities, athletic games and much more.

BUT back to the Fall Festival.

It's THIS Friday everyone. If you miss seeing little kids in costume, or won't be around for Halloween this is the place to be. Next week I'll post photos of what you missed.

BASKETBALL SHOOTING CAMP
The Elmwood Murdock FCA is hosting a free basketball shooting camp on Sunday, October 29, 2017, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the new gym in Murdock. Former Husker Brian Conklin will be conducting the camp.

The camp is open to all students, grades 5-12. Please take a moment to sign up for the camp here https://goo.gl/forms/FD3RuragU710ZAZh2 so we can have a good estimate of how many students will attend.

FBLA New Business Partnership

In the United States, approximately 14% of adults are illiterate, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Illiteracy isn’t as vast in the United States as it is in other countries around the world, but it is still a problem facing our nation’s future. It is this same problem that has motivated Elmwood-Murdock’s Future Business Leaders of America Chapter to learn more about illiteracy and what we can do to stop it.

Students Listening to Aldrich Presentation Members met with the Elmwood Library Board to establish a partnership for the 2017-2018 year to promote the library and literacy among elementary students. To launch the project, members helped with the library’s summer reading program. Members would sign up for two hour shifts and would go to the library every Wednesday in June to read to local elementary students.

On September 22, FBLA members hosted a “reading in the streets” event at the Aldrich House in Elmwood. Around 120 first through fourth-grade students were shuttled to the house and were sent to different stations to hear FBLA members read different books and help them participate in different activities related to the books. In addition, the high school members dressed up as the storybook characters to help the stories come alive.

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At the end of the event, students then learned about Mrs. Bess Streeter Aldrich, the significance of her house, and how she pertained to the reading event. Students also received one free book of their choosing donated by Bits and Pieces Thrift Store in Elmwood.

The FBLA chapter hopes this project increases the interest in reading among elementary students.

Spirit Squad News

The ELMWOOD-Murdock fan of the week is designed to honor those members of the E-M community who give their time, talents and support to E-M programs. This year’s super sponsors of the Fan of the Week program are Corn Grower's State Bank, Mick’s Diesel Repair, Pyramid Roofing, Security First Bank, Spohr's Landscaping and Witte Physical Therapy.

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Tonight’s Fan of the Week is Kristin Boucher. As expected, Kristin is very supportive of her twin sons and our football program but what puts Kristin above and beyond is her endless support of our VB and Cheer programs as well. Kristin attends almost every VB game, has traveled to support the Spirit Squad at our cheer competitions and has even used her own time and money to make custom shirts for the Spirit Squad.

Thank you to Kristin for all your enthusiasm and your willingness to Cheer Loud and Cheer Proud for the Knights.

10th Annual Dance and Cheer Showcase

The Spirit Squad will be performing at the 10th Annual Dance and Cheer Showcase at Millard North on November 5th.

Cheer competition

We would love to have people come up and support us as we begin competing to get ready for our State Competition in February.

The Spirit Squad is set to perform at approx. 7pm on Nov 5th but we highly recommend that people that are interested in coming purchase their tickets ahead of time at the link in the flyer.

Door open at 5:45 pm!

Dan Witte Student of the Week

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ELMWOOD MURDOCK HIGH SCHOOL

This week our Student of the Week Winner is Riley Backemeyer.He is a senior at Elmwood MurdockHigh School. His activities includeFBLA, basketball, golf, speech, and student council.He is the son of Curt and Cindy Backemeyer.

He was nominated for these reasons:
He is always polite and works hard at academic and extracurricular activities
He is always smiling and enjoying everyone around him
He is a positive example for others to follow
He exemplifies what it means to be an Elmwood Murdock Knight

Riley, Curt, and Cindy are invited to stop by (we are located under the water tower in Louisville), call (402.234.3333) or email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to get their Witte Physical Therapy t-shirts OR water bottle!

The next Student of the Week will be selected on 10/30/17.All nominations are due by 10/27/17 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Sunday Schedule

9:15 Sunday School & Bible Class

10:30 am Divine Service

Listen to the weekly sermon anytime at Pastor Brent Kuhlman's Blog

HOW TO SUBMIT ARTICLES TO THIS NEWSLETTER...

Below is a list of categories that we are happy to post, (at NO COST to you!), in the weekly Murdock online newsletter:

Weddings
Engagements
Anniversary
Births
Letters to the Editor
Birthday Greeting
Upcoming Events
Cards of Thanks
Lost and Found
Obituaries
Recipes
Photos
and So Much More!
That's right! These are all items that can appear FREE of CHARGE in each Wednesday's Murdock Newsletter and/or Calendar!

All YOU have to do is send the information to us - it's that simple!

DEADLINE for submissions to each week's Wednesday Newsletter is NO LATER THAN NOON on the preceding MONDAY.

There are 2 ways you can submit your articles:

1) You may call your information to 402-669-8616 and leave a voice mail with your name and phone number.

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Remember to include 'who, what, when, where and why', along with any other helpful details, such as a contact person and phone.

Again, you must have your name and contact information included with the information.

Thanks for helping to keep YOUR Murdock Newsletter fresh and up-to-date!

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Elmwood-Murdock Community News

Elmwood VeteransDay Proclaim

veterans Claims clinic 2017 Have you heard? There is a new playground coming to the Elmwood Park. You might have seen the dirt work and construction and the excitement is just about to start!

If you like to eat, you can come to the Quonset on Thursday, Oct 19th and a portion of the evening sales will go to building a new park for our community. Elmwood-Murdock is indeed a family community. We share our kids, our schools, our families and our parks.

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OehlerkindPumpkinPatch Need pumpkins for fall decorations? Visit the Oehlerking Pumpkin Patch

It's serve yourself, hours are open all the time. Put your pumpkin payment in the jar for pumpkins of all colors, shapes, and sizes. Support your local farmers and head west of Elmwood on 34 for the freshest pumpkins around. As someone said it's also a great location for a photo -op with the kids.

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‘Boeing Boeing’ Ready for Take Off at the Lofte Theatre!

Manley, NE [October 2, 2017] - The Lofte Community Theatre announces the opening of its Fall farce, Marc Camoletti’s fast-paced comedy, ‘Boeing Boeing!’ The production opens Saturday, October 14 on the Lofte’s main stage.

Set in the bustling1960s, Bernard is a swinging bachelor who has the world on a string: a flat in Paris and three gorgeous stewardesses whom are all engaged to him at the same time without knowing about each other. However, Bernard’s life encounters turbulence when his friend Robert comes for a visit and a new speedier Boeing jet throws off his carefully planned itinerary. Catastrophe looms when all three stewardesses come into town simultaneously and friend Robert keeps forgetting what helpful lies he’s told to whom!

Starring in the show as the troubled Bernard is Doug Rothgeb of Omaha. His best friend Robert is played by Robert Carrera of Bellevue. The bevy of beautiful stewardesses are played by Aubree Sweeney of Plattsmouth, Brenna Thompson of Lincoln and Abigail Fletcher of Omaha. Fan favorite Melinda Mead of Plattsmouth plays the bad-tempered housekeeper, Berthe.

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Pictured on Attachment: Front: Brenna Thompson (Lincoln) and Aubree Sweeney (Plattsmouth). Back: Melinda Mead (Plattsmouth), Robert Carrera (Bellevue), Doug Rothgeb (Omaha) and Abigail Fletcher (Omaha).

Directed by Kevin Colbert, production dates are October 14, 15, 19-22 and 27-29. Thursday through Saturday curtain times are 7 pm. Sunday performances are 2 pm matinees. Tickets are $19 each and advance reservations can be made by calling the Lofte box office at 402.234.2553.

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Battlefields to Ballfields

Battlefields to Ballfields – A program that provides scholarships to veterans who return from defending our country with an opportunity to get integrated back into their community through officiating. It offers training and equipment scholarships for veterans to become sports officials. Learn more at: https://www.battlefields2ballfields.org.

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Area News and Events

Concert of Wedding Music

Greenblatt & Seay's Schoolhouse Performance Series features a concert of Wedding Music on Sunday, November 12, at 2:30 PM, in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. This is a great opportunity for folks who are planning a wedding to experience some of the most requested wedding tunes, including Pachelbel's "Canon", and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March", as well as selections that are perfect before and after the ceremony.

Besides Classical and Renaissance styles, Debby and David also play music from many cultures, i.e., Irish, Jewish, Swedish, etc. The happily married couple use a variety of instruments, including hammered dulcimer, violin, nyckelharpa, guitar, harmonica, etc.

Greenblatt & Seay have been playing and singing together since the night they met, decades ago. The concert will be downstairs, followed by light refreshments, and a chance to chat and jam with the performers.

Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34.

Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens, and $1.00 for children. Seating is limited. For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska, 68307, or call 402-275-3221, or e-mail them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse was built in 1925, and has been the home of the Schoolhouse Performance Series since 1990. Music lessons, workshops, fiddle camps, and field trips are offered by Schoolhouse residents, Greenblatt & Seay, and are available by appointment.

HOps Festival

We’re tapping into the flavors of Nebraska
at the 1st Annual Fresh Hop Festival
October 27-28, 2017

The 1st annual Fresh Hop Festival shines a light on beers made with fresh Nebraska hops. These beers are seasonal, fresh and delicious. Made with whole cone hops that connect with the wort within 24 hours of harvest. The wet hopping of the beer adds those oils to the brew, imparting a brightness of flavor, improved mouthfeel, and bright, fresh aromas.
Several Nebraska breweries make wet hop beers with freshly harvested hops. The Hop Yard is proud to tap the following Nebraska Breweries “Fresh Hop Beers”, brewed with our hops:
• Infusion Brewing Company - Wet Hop Pale Ale
• Lucky Bucket Brewing Company - Sticky Fingers Harvest Ale
• Farnam House Brewing Company -Hop Harvest Saison
• Brickway Brewing Company -One Way Scarlet Letter
• Empyrean Brewing Company -Yakima Gold and Cashmere Carpe Harvest Ale
- Brewers Gold andCentennial Carpe Harvest Ale
So, join us at The Hop Yard, 18003 Club View Drive, Plattsmouth, NE 68048
Friday, October 27, 2017 (4:00 - 10:00 p.m.)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fresh-hop-festival-october-27-tickets-38772006114?aff=es2

Saturday, October 28,2017 (12:00p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Family Friendly)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fresh-hop-festival-october-28-tickets-38772709217?aff=es2

$15 a day - Includes admission, souvenir pint glass and first pour.This two-day fest features live Polka music with Angie Kriz& the Polka Toons, great food, hop souvenirs and more!

Come celebrate beers brewed with fresh hops from the bine. Expect the unexpected. Not every beer will be bitter and hop forward, but all will be super exclusive with varied levels of hoppy flavor, color, and style.

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