What's New?
Murdock Newsletter
June 24, 2009
A Night for Marti
Activities started at 6 pm with a bake sale, dunk tank, Omaha Royals mascots and a pitching challenge.
Creighton softball girls were there and Tara Oltman (3 time all American) pitched for a batters challenge against her. It was a lot of fun! Very few hit her 70mph pitch. It was 3 pitches for a $1
The game started with members of the high school choir singing the national anthem and Kris Ita gave an update on Marti and thanked everyone for their support.
The Creighton softball team donated prizes that were raffled off throughout the game and given away as trivia prizes. Some of the prizes were Creighton batting helmets, team polo shirts, team t-shirts, a full catchers outfit (which Paige Vogler won), signed softballs, sweat bands, and batting gloves. Thank you Creighton!!
After the game Tara pitched again and the dunk tank was busy. Base races ended the night and a good time was had by all!
(Thanks to Dawn Hromanik for sending in this information!)
Calendar
Wednesday June 17-21-Power Team at Murray Christian Church
Friday, June 19-Motorcycles on Main in Plattsmouth
Sunday, June 21-Father’s Day-don’t forget about dad’s special day!
Monday June 22 & June 29-Fishing Buddies Program at Aksarben Aquarium
Wednesday June 24-28-Chautauqua in Plattsmouth
Saturday, June 27-Tyler Eggert Memorial 1st Annual Baseball tournament
Saturday, June 27-Fiddle Workshop in Avoca
Saturday, July 4-Parade and events in Murdock for 4th of July Celebration
Inspiration
HANDY LITTLE CHART - GOD HAS A POSITIVE ANSWER:
YOU SAY |
GOD SAYS |
BIBLE VERSES |
You say: 'It's impossible' |
God says: All things are possible |
(Luke 18:27) |
You say: 'I'm too tired' |
God says: I will give you rest |
(Matthew 11:28-30) |
You say: 'Nobody really loves me' |
God says: I love you |
(John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 ) |
You say: 'I can't go on' |
God says: My grace is sufficient |
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15) |
You say: 'I can't figure things out' |
God says: I will direct your steps |
(Proverbs 3:5- 6) |
You say: 'I can't do it' |
God says: You can do all things |
( Phil ippians 4:13) |
You say: 'I'm not able' |
God says: I am able |
(II Corinthians 9:8) |
You say: 'It's not worth it' |
God says: It will be worth it |
(Roman 8:28 ) |
You say: 'I can't forgive my self' |
God says: I Forgive you |
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1) |
You say: 'I can't manage' |
God says: I will supply all your needs |
( Phil ippians 4:19) |
You say: 'I'm afraid' |
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear |
(II Timothy 1:7) |
You say: 'I'm always worried and frustrated' |
God says: Cast all your cares on ME |
(I Peter 5:7) |
You say: 'I'm not smart enough' |
God says: I give you wisdom |
(I Corinthians 1:30) |
You say: 'I feel all alone' |
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you |
(Hebrews 13:5) |
Love...is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it--pays no attention to a suffered wrong."
(1 Corinthians 13:4-5)
Happy Birthday to Colleen Winter Thursday, June 25
1st ANNUAL TYLER EGGERT MEMORIAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Opening Games at 9:00 a.m. and games proceed throughout the day!
Elmwood and Murdock Baseball Fields
Pony League Teams Participating
Ashland
Eagle
Elmwood Murdock North
Elmwood Murdock South
Louisville
Murray
Springfield
Valparaiso
Come Enjoy a Great Day of Baseball!
Full Concessions Available
(hot dogs, brats, hamburgers, nachos, etc.)
Memorial T-shirts will also be for sale!
All proceeds will be donated to the Tyler Eggert Memorial Fund!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Please contact:
Cindy Backemeyer 402-994-4205/cbackemeyer@esu3.org
Tammy Lockman 402-867-2193/tlockman@windstream.net
We had a great time visiting Brian in Fort Worth this weekend. We went to an amazing lake on his boat. Nick and Scott (mostly Nick) caught a bunch of fish and Jordan and Lauren and I had fun swimming.
SCRAP TIRE CLEANUP!!
Cass County Department of Roads has been awarded a Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grant for 250 tons of scrap tires. The collection is funded by Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and managed by Cass County Department of Roads.
June 22nd - 27th
Two locations will be available for drop off this year:
Site 1 - Cass County Recycle Center located at 13780 12th Street, Plattsmouth, NE
Site 2 - Cass County Shop located at 220 West B Street, Elmwood, NE
Hours for collection will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Questions, please call (402) 296-9165
Cass County residents may drop off tires not mounted on rims at no charge up to the first 250 tons of scrap tires. Individuals bringing tires will be required to supply the following information: Name, Address, phone number, an accurate number of tires being dropped off and the location where the tires are being brought in from. Individuals must also be prepared to unload their own vehicles
4th of July in Murdock
7am Breakfast at Bulldogs Bar and Grill
7am Dillon Synovec Memorial Run. Start and Finish at the High School. See details at local merchants, or go to www.elmur.org
10am - 2pm Murdock Museum Open
Kids games on Main Street including bounce house, sponsored by EMMA and EM Baseball
10am Parade line up at the High School
11am Parade
11am Lions Club Lunch
After the parade:
WATER FIGHTS! See local fire fighting units battle it out the old fashioned way.
Free Watermelon served by the 4-H Club.
Pie and Ice Cream Social at the United Methodist Church
Good Old Fashioned 4th of July
Fun throughout the day and into the evening
8pm Street Dance: Bulldogs Bar and Grill
Websites of the Week
Schoolhouse Fiddle Workshop for Folks Who Have Never Fiddled
www.greenblattandseay.com
For folks who have never played a fiddle or violin, and are brave enough to try, come to the Schoolhouse Fiddle Workshop for Folks Who Have Never Fiddled. Championship fiddler and fiddle book author, Deborah Greenblatt, will share some hints about beginning fiddling, shopping for a fiddle, reading music, playing by ear, etc. Fiddles will be available for participants to play, and source lists and advice for further study will be provided. The Workshop takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2009, 1PM - 3 PM, in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse, Avoca, Nebraska. Pre-registration is required, and enrollment is limited. For more information, call 402-275-3221, or send an e-mail to debby@greenblattandseay.com
“Bright Dreams, Hard Times”
www.knchautauqua.org
America in the Thirties
June 24-28 • Plattsmouth , NE
Something for Everyone!
• Adult/Children Workshops
• Food/Music
• Historic Homes Tour
• Church Service
• Antique Machinery
• Quilt Show
• Will Rogers
• Franklin Delano Roosevelt
• Zora Neale Hurston
• Huey Long
• Aimee Semple McPherson
Tent shows nightly at Rhylander Park
Take a step back in time to the 1930s each evening, as historical figures -
FDR, Huey Long, Will Rogers, Aimee Semple McPherson and Zora Neale
Hurston - take the stage to share their bright dreams with the audience.
Also available: Youth Chautauqua Day Camp and performances; 1930's
Live Radio Show; Dust Bowl Photography Exhibit; and much more!
www.plattsmouthchamber.com • www.knchautauqua.org • 402-298-8209
Funded in part by Cass County Tourism
First Annual Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament
July 24, 2009 – Registration begins at 11:30; Shot Gun Start at 1 pm;
Awards Dinner at 6:30 pm
Willow Lakes Golf Course, 12301 S 25th St., Bellevue, NE
For details visit http://www.papillion.org/fire_leadership_sarpy.cfm
To: News Media June 17, 2009
From: Pastor Bob Neben of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Murdock, Nebraska
Celebrating 110 Years of Worshipping God in the town of Murdock
Christians have been worshipping God in the town of Murdock for 110 years. In 1899 a church was begun in the city limits of Murdock. It was part of the United Evangelical denomination. About the same time a Methodist Episcopal Church was also started. Both of these were English speaking congregations. In 1905 the Ebenezer Church was started, which was a part of the Evangelical Association denomination. This church was primarily for German speaking people.
Now these were not the first churches started in the Murdock Community. The Emmanuel Church northeast of Murdock was started in 1872 and the Callahan Church west of Murdock was started in 1892. These two churches united with the Ebenezer United Methodist Church in 1969 and 1954.
Christians have been worshipping God in the town of Murdock for over 110 years. This is worth celebrating. The following activities have been planned to celebrate.
On Saturday, July 4
• The Ebenezer United Methodist Church will have a float in the 11 a.m. parade held on the main street of Murdock.
• Following the parade the women of the Ebenezer Church will have homemade pie and ice cream for sale in the basement of the Church located at 220 Kansas Street.
• At 2:30 p.m. everyone is invited to a “Sing a Long” in the sanctuary of the Church. Former minister, Rev. Murry Johnston, who served the church from 2002 to 2004 will lead the singing.
On Sunday, July 5
• We will celebrate during the 9:30 a.m. worship service. In the service will be stories from the past, recognition of those who joined the Church before 1934 (over 75 years ago) and those who joined before 1959 (over 50 years ago), video of old pictures, special music and a message by Rev. Murry Johnston.
• At 11 a.m. everyone present will assemble on the east side of the Church for a group picture.
• Then at 11:30 a.m. everyone is invited to the free will meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, cup cakes and drinks.
Please invite your relatives and friends to come to this celebration of Christians worshipping God in the town of Murdock since 1899.
The Lofte Community Theatre near Manley opens its 33rd season with Tom Dudzik's family drama, "Over the Tavern." The story is set in the Eisenhower years of 1950s America. However, life is far from idyllic for the Pazinski family of Buffalo, New York. They live in a cramped apartment above the tavern owned and ran by the head of the family, Chet Pazinski. The youngest of the family, 12 year-old Rudy, decides that he's had it with traditional family values and those of the Roman Catholic Church. When he announces to his already stressed family and the ruler-wielding nun, Sister Clarissa, that he wants to look around for a more "fun" religion, all hell breaks loose.
While "Over the Tavern" does have some hilariously funny moments, it is truly a sentimental look at families, growing up and God. It's a great script that is sure to both entertain and cause audience members to reflect on their own adolescent experiences.
Starring in his first leading role at the Lofte is twelve year-old Tucker Flodman of Eagle. Also in the cast are Cheryl Grimshaw of Plattsmouth, Kevin Holdorf of Manley, Evan Wooten of Waverly, Bill Hayes of Nebraska City, Lizzy Pegler of Elmwood and Virginia Howe Kincaid of Elkhorn.
Performance Dates are May 29-31, June 5-7 and 11-14. Showtimes are 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:30pm on Sundays. General admission tickets can be purchased either on-line or by contacting the box office at (402) 234-2553. However, if you're still thinking about purchasing season tickets, now is the time. Season passes (for the 5 regular season shows) may be purchased for $60 which equals $12 per show. This is an overall savings of $20 for the entire season. The season package pricing is only available through June 14th.
Cast of "Over the Tavern." Front row, Cheryl Grimshaw, Virginia Howe Kincaid and Lizzy Pegler. Back row, Kevin Holdorf, Tucker Flodman, Bill Hayes and Evan Wooten
2009 Cass County Fair Book
This is a correction from last week’s news as the Fair website has been changed. You can get all the details, rules, schedules, etc. More updates are being added as Fair time approaches, so be sure to check it out often at www.CassCountyFair.org
Weeping Water's annual Limestone Day celebration is Saturday, June 27th. Planned events include a parade, food stands, quarry tours, fireworks and much more! Visit www.WeepingWaterNebraska.com for complete information.
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
