Calendar
Tuesday, August 25 – Middle School/High School Open House at Murdock from 6 – 8 p.m. Seventh Grade Orientation will be at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 27 – Elementary Open House at Elmwood – 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 28, E-M Booster Club Annual Pork BBQ – serving from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Yes, this is before school starts! This is also Parents Night, and the Elementary Cheer Camp will perform during halftime.
Sunday, September 20, American Legion Post 247 3rd Annual Golf Tournament, 3:00 p.m. Grandpa’s Woods
Friday, September 25 – Homecoming
Inspiration
"You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32
"Over The River" Opens at Lofte
Pictured: Getting the "once over." From L-R, Mary Ann Stohlmann, Chuck Danskin, Margie Pinkerton and Bob Pinkerton give their smiling nods of approval to their grandson's prospective girlfriend, Allie Nielsen.
The Lofte Community Theatre announces that its next season installment, “Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe DiPietro opens on Friday, August 28th. The comedy revolves around young Nick and his extended Italian-American family.
Nick's mom and dad have retired and have moved to Florida, but both sets of grandparents are still very much involved in his life. Nick gets a chance to pursue his dream job, but threatens to move him far away from New Jersey and his grandparents. Soon the loving, but meddlesome grannies decide that they must take evasive action. They decide to find a nice girl for Nick so that he'll settle down and stay on the east coast! This is a wonderful family comedy filled with laughs and heartfelt situations about growing up, growing older, and the things we lose and gain along the way.
Performing in their first Lofte production is Jason Weixelman and Chuck Danskin, both of Lincoln. Both Mr. Weixelman and Mr. Danskin have an extensive history with the Lincoln Community Playhouse. Also starring in the production are Mary Ann Stohlmann of Murdock, real-life husband and wife Bob and Margie Pinkerton of Weeping Water, and Allie Nielsen of Omaha.
Performances run August 28-30, September 4-6 and 10-13. Curtain times Thursday-Saturday are 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. Those interested in tickets, driving directions or other information about the theater may call the Lofte box office at (402) 234-2553 or visit their website, www.Lofte.com
The Lofte Community Theatre near Manley announces that it will hold open auditions for Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore's "Lie, Cheat and Genuflect." Auditions will be held at the theater on Monday, August 31st and Tuesday, September 1st at 7PM, and will consist of cold readings from the script. The production will be directed by Kevin Colbert.
The story is a fast-paced farce about two brothers, one of whom has the unlucky penchant of picking the slowest horse at the track. They've already borrowed from the local loan shark, and while there's plenty of money in Grandfather Buckle's will, it's a sure thing that these two black sheep will never see a dime. What's left to do except have one brother dress up as the favorite cousin, who happens to be a nun? Other characters include a stuffy lawyer, a hard drinking housekeeper, and a trio of beautiful women.
Performance dates are October 9-11, 16-18, and 22-25. Questions may be sent to Kevin Colbert by calling the theater, (402) 234-2553 or by sending an email to
(Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade)
Registration Fee: $20.00 - Due with Registration form
Bring Registration form and fee on the first day of practice
Elmwood Football Field
Cheer Camp Dates/Time
Saturday, August 22nd 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Performance: Friday, August 28th during Halftime of the Varsity Football Game)
Performance Uniform: Cheer camp t-shirt, shorts of any kind, tennis shoes.
Shaynah Victoria Mathes, 20 August 2004
From: Steve Clements, (402) 730-3908,
Subject: Heatstroke 100 Century Bicycle Ride
When: Sunday, August 23, 2009
Registration begins 7:00 a.m., ride begins 7:30 a.m.
Where: Strategic Air and Space Museum, near Mahoney State Park entrance
Who: Open to the public – registration and fee required
Over 300 bicyclists will be riding the roads in eastern Nebraska on Sunday, August 23, in the 4th Annual Heatstroke 100 Century Ride, sponsored by the Great Plains Bicycling Club. The event starts at the Strategic Air and Space Museum near Ashland. Riders will cover distances from 25 to 100 miles in three different loops in the Platte Valley and surrounding area as far west as Ceresco, north to Ithaca, east to Louisville and south to nearly Murdock. The ride is a fun summer ride with food, water and light mechanical support provided by the club. The route includes sections of highways 6, 31, 50, 66 &77, Church Road and Ashland Road and crosses the beautiful Lied Platte River Bridge. Riders will be on the route from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. so motorists should watch carefully for bicycle riders along the route. For more information, contact the Steve Clements at (402) 730-3908, For a brochure and map of the route visit the club’s website at greatplainsbikeclub.org, call Steve Clements at (402) 730-3908 or mail us at P.O. Box 5621, Lincoln, Nebraska 68505.
Contact person: Steve Clements.
“Fighting Knights”
Football Season is here! It’s time to sign up for the Elmwood-Murdock Youth Football League!
On Monday, August 24th at 6:30 p.m. the 5th and 6th grade players are scheduled to checkout their equipment. The 3rd and 4th grade players will check out at 7:30 p.m. Check out will be at the old gym at the Murdock building. We will need a check for $30.00 for the registration fee and a separate check for $100.00 for the equipment deposit. Remember, the $100 check will not be cashed unless the uniform and equipment are not returned in an acceptable condition. Parental permission/insurance forms have been mailed. If you did not get one, the forms will be available the night of check out. Players must be covered by insurance to play. Please bring that information with you on Monday the 24th.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. My number at home is 867-2096.
Hope to see all of you Monday, August 24th!
Sincerely,
Leigh Schmale
YFL Director
BACK TO SCHOOL PANCAKE FEED
Sponsored by Son Shine Child Care Center
WHEN: Sunday, August 30, 2009
TIME: 7:30am-1:00pm
WHERE: Elmwood Fire Hall
COST: Free Will Donation
Each student attending will be allowed to pick one school item to start the year off with!
CCNEDC Quarterly Investor Reception
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 5:00 p.m. at Plattsmouth Community Center, in the Senior Center Room (308 So. 18th St.)
A short update presentation will begin at 5:30. More details & rsvp instructions on the official invite you will receive next week.
We look forward to seeing you on August 26th.
Best regards,
John Yochum Executive Director
Cass County Nebraska EDC
Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership
1301 Harney St. Omaha, NE 68102
402-978-7909
www.CCNEDC.org
Recorder Workshop on Saturday, September 12, form 1 PM - 3 PM,
for folks who want to learn to play the soprano recorder. Deborah
Greenblatt, Master Artist with the Nebraska Arts Council, and
member of the American Recorder Society, will lead the workshop.
Pre-registration is required, and enrollment is limited. The $30.00
fee includes an instruction book, and a soprano recorder. For more
information, call 402-275-3221, or send an e-mail to
Tidbit
Sometimes, what we care about most gets all used up and goes away... never to return. So... while we have it....... it's best we love it... and care for it..... and fix it when it's broken...... and heal it when it's sick.
This is true... for marriage.... and old cars.... and children with bad report cards..... dogs and cats with bad hips..... and aging parents.... and grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it. Some things we keep. Like a best friend who moved away or a classmate we grew up with. There are just some things that make life important, like people we know who are special... And so, we keep them close!
Website of the Week
OPEN HOUSE FOR ELMWOOD-MURDOCK SCHOOLS!
Junior/Senior High School Open House: Tuesday, August 25th 6:00 - 8:00 PM
7th Grade Orientation - Tuesday, August 25th 6:30 pm
Elementary Open House: Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm
School Supply List for Kindergarten through 6th Grade can be found here:
http://www.elm.esu3.org/elementary_/k-6_supply.htm
Defenders of Freedom Air Show and Open House
Aug 29-30-Offutt Airforce Base, Bellevue, NE
Featuring aerial acrobatics and many military displays.
Event time: 9am-5pm
Admission: Free
For More Information: Phone: (402) 294-3663
Website: http://www.offuttairshow.com