Cass County Fair
Carnival Lights - Country Nights
The kids enjoyed Skeeter's DJ Service. They twirled and spun and jumped and wiggled.
Deputy Wes Tuttle and Sheriff Bill Brueggemann tossed frisbees to the crowd.
The Elmwood Murdock Merchants Association were well represented in the
Expo Building. Many merchants took advantage of the booth to display information
about their businesses.
The Elmwood Murdock band consists of most of the student body.
Not only were they the biggest band in the parade they were also the best!
The Flying Wheels was a bringing up the rear...
The Figure 8 races were very exciting....and loud.
Kalee Brewer, daughter of Tom and Kelli Brewer, Wabash, took in
all the sites of the fair.
And she even threw out candy for the American Legion Post 247
with Christy Laughlin and Jacob Fischer
The Little Tuggers drew a big crowd. The winners can advance to the state competition.
Betty Colbert, Elmwood Murdock music teacher moonlights at the Lofte in
Manley. Perhaps she moonlights as a teacher?
Whitney Koehn created this presentation about Shopping Smart.
This was just one of many entries Whitney and her family submitted to the fair.
Whitney Tiedemann submitted this drawing...one of her many awesome creations.
Angie Willey submitted this photo of her son and his friends...and the
little piggy that went "Whee Whee" all the way home.
The sky looked suspicious but only sprinkled a couple times.
It was great fair weather!
A special shout out to Oscar! We hope
you heal quickly! Get well soon! 
Recycle Trailer Is Now In Elmwood!
Murdock has given up the recycle trailer so Elmwood has picked
up an extra week. Murdock residents are encouraged to bring their
recyclables to Elmwood. Especially the cardboard! Elmwood will
receive money for the cardboard so bring it on!
Click here: http://www.elm.esu3.org/
In Louisville, NE
A Sightreading Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2010, from 1 PM - 3 PM in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in picturesque Avoca, Nebraska. ?This will be a wonderful opportunity ?to play with other music students, and sightread music that you've never seen before, and don't have to ever see again. ?During the workshop, musicians will ?be discussing how to negotiate new compositions with minimum stress, and maximum music. ?The beauty of this workshop is that all you have to do is show up. ?There is no preparation necessary, although pre-registration is required, and there is a $20.00 fee. ?For more information, call 402-275-3221, or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Have You Thought About Being An Innkeeper?
By
Harriet Gould, Innkeeper, Pine Crest Farms B&B
Valparaiso, NE
Think about the possibilities…do you like people?? Do you like to entertain?? Do you have extra space in your home to share with travelers?? Do you like to cook?? If your answer to these questions is "yes", perhaps becoming an innkeeper at your own bed and breakfast is something you should think about.? There are many advantages to innkeeping, but like any other business, there are disadvantages too.? Would you like to find out more about innkeeping in Nebraska?
To help you investigate these questions and more, the Nebraska Association of Bed and Breakfast (NABB) is hosting a workshop on Monday, October 11, 2010.? The Aspiring Innkeeper Workshop (AIW) will be held in Lincoln, NE, on the Fallbrook Campus of Concordia University.? Two veteran innkeepers, Jeanna Stavas, owner of Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast in Nebraska City and Harriet Gould, who owns Pine Crest Farms B&B in Valparaiso, NE, will host this workshop.? Jeanna currently serves as the President of NABB and has been in the B&B business for 5 years.? Harriet is a retired educator having served over 40 years in education as teacher, principal, curriculum director, coach and adjunct professor.? She shares her innkeeping responsibilities with her husband and brother-in-law.? She has been an innkeeper for over 12 years.
Nebraska’s bed and breakfasts are each unique and different.? Whispering Pines property is over 100 years old while the owners built Pine Crest Farms property as their residence in the early 1970s.? Some B&B’s are located in cities while others are in very rural settings.? Amenities vary widely from inn to inn too.? Lincoln’s Atwood House is a stately Georgian colonial that has Jacuzzi tubs and luxurious bathrooms while Whispering Pines has an outdoor hot tub and Pine Crest Farms has a spacious outdoor swimming pool.? Burchell’s White Hill Farmhouse Inn in Minden has a restaurant on the property as well as a gift shop.? Traditions B&B in Columbus has an award-winning restaurant attached to the B&B while The Hanlon House in Scottsbluff hosts many cultural events at the B&B.? KrazyWoman Orchard B&B in Scribner is an updated 1900s era farmhouse surrounded by pine, hazelnut, pecan trees and country views. Other inns have none of these amenities but offer the traveler a quiet night’s rest in a unique setting.? There are many, many options available when you begin to think about creating your B&B.? Check out the NABB website to explore the many approved and inspected inns that are members of the state’s B&B association, offering a quality standard for the B&B industry.
Consider attending the Aspiring Innkeeper Workshop on October 11 in Lincoln.? Attendees must register in advance for this workshop.? Complete details about this workshop and the NABB Fall Conference are located on the NABB website : http://www.nebraskabb.com
Again, think about the possibilities…being your own boss, cooking breakfast for your guests, meeting people from around the globe, being an ambassador for Nebraska tourism, running your business out of your home, and creating "a night to remember and days to tell your friends about" for your many guests.
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The Cornhusker Motor Club Foundation is a non-profit organization funded by contributions from AAA, its members, and generous supporters who believe in its mission.? The Foundation's goals include supporting tourism efforts across Nebraska which enhance economic development and provide visitors with a greater ability to enjoy our state's natural wonders and man-made treasurers.
If you have a special need in your community that deserves consideration, please submit your request to:? Rose White, Executive Director, CMC Foundation, P.O. Box 3985, Omaha, NE 68103.? Matching grants are available for 2010 and 2011 projects.
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Community Happenings:
Booster Club Blastoff - Wednesday, August 18th 6:00 p.m. at Murdock
7th Grade Orientation - Thursday, August 19th 7:00 p.m. at Murdock
Elementary Open House - Thursday, August 19th 6:00 p.m. at Elmwood
Football Soap Scrimmage - Friday, August 20th 6:30 p.m. at Elmwood
Back to School Pancake Feed - Sunday, August 22nd 7:00 am - 1:00 pm Elmwood Firehall
American Legion Post 247 Ice Cream Social - Sunday, August 22nd, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Elmwood G.A.R. Hall
First day of school for students - Monday, August 23rd
Volleyball Soap Scrimmage - Tuesday, August 31st a 6:00 p.m. at Murdock
Booster Club Tailgate BBQ / Parents Night - Friday, September 3rd - During football game at Elmwood
Tailgate starts at 5:00 /FB game starts at 7:00 p.m.
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