Murdock News August 23, 2017

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Did you see it? Did you see the Eclipse? Were you one of the thousands in Nebraska who had been hearing about the eclipse passing over us for more than two years?

Yes, I drove south a few miles and was not disappointed. I saw hundreds of out of state cars come through Elmwood as well as vehicles from Omaha trying to avoid the traffic jams on Highway 50. Can you believe it, the Cass County sheriff's department directing traffic at Hwy 50 and 34?

I made it a point of saying hello to people and welcome to Nebraska. To me, that was the big event. Talking to people from New York and California who had never been to Nebraska before.

It was an adventure and an event. Thank you to the Elmwood library and Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools for hosting Eclipse education events and for these radical Eclipse glasses.

School has started and that means football games, club meetings, volleyball, and a whole calendar of activities. Please feel free to send me updates, photos, and announcements you would like our community to know about. Remember, if you don't have a child in school we don't get the announcements and many of us would like to attend the suppers, science fairs, carnivals, and other events at the schools.

Likewise, we enjoy seeing photos of what the classes are doing, the band events, the choir performances and One Act Play activities. Is FBLA doing something special, is the Student Council having a fundraiser? Is a student athlete highlighted in a newspaper for an achievement? All of these things are news in our community.

PLEASE - PLEASE

Send your School news to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Order Your Knights Gear

The booster club clothing order is here. View both pages of the order form for great Knights t-shirts, sweatshirts, quarter-zip shirts, and polos. There are also basketball shorts and ladies athletic shorts. The t-shirts, sweatshirts and basketball shorts are available in youth sizes. The t-shirts, polos and quarter-zips come in standard adult as well as ladies sizes. All orders are due by Friday, September 15.

Show your Knight Pride and order some gear!

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"The EM Spirit Squad would like to thank everyone that came out for the VB and FB scrimmages & for stopping by to check out our new cups and window decal fundraisers.

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We will continue to sell these items until Sept 2! If you would like to place an order you can contact Coach Casey Clements at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 402-450-6982 OR talk to any member of the Spirit Squad!

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The Elmwood Murdock Spirit Squad is holding a fundraiser through Sept 2nd. Please contact any member of the Spirit Squad or Coach Casey Clements at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested in ordering and supporting the Spirit Squad.

We will have a booth set up at the FB and VB Scrimmages on Friday, August 18th and at the first home FB game on Friday, Sept 1st. The only item no longer available is the handle for the 30oz cup. The "Yeti" style stainless steel cups are available with Elmwood Murdock Knights on the side or blank if you have friends or family that would prefer the cups to be blank.

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We will also have Elmwood Murdock Sports/Groups window clings available! We have them available for Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Track, Cross Country, Music, One Act, and Cheer. The clings will be on display at the FB and VB scrimmage as well as the first home football game.

They will have EM Knights across the top and you will be able to personalize what you want them to say along the bottom. All window clings are available for $10 each. Sale goes through Sept 2nd.

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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

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")

Murdock Business Space for Rent

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Over 1900 square ft available. This space can work for just about any business type. 3 separate entrances, ADA Compliant, a patio area, bar/counter, kitchen area, men's and women's bathrooms, and a modern fire/sprinkler system to meet today's codes. Affordable rent, based on the term of lease and business type. Please share and let's find another business for Murdock!

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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.

2) Email your story with your name, contact info and story, (in plain text) to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Send photos in .jpg format, no larger than 600 pixels wide e-mail address above with your story in plain text.

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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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.

Husker Fans Salute the Troops 2017

Husker Fans Salute the Troops 2017 – The mission is to salute Nebraska Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines: active duty, national guard, reserve, retired and veterans, to say “Thank you for your service to our Nation” so they know the Husker Nation will never forget their sacrifice and dedication.

This is an unprecedented event in the history of military support to the Armed Forces. This weekend hosts troops and their families from all services, of all ranks, to come together and cheer on their team as they play Purdue on October 28th, 2017.

This weekend is more than just a watch party, though. It is a chance for these servicemen and women to be treated like the heroes they are with an all access, private tour of Memorial Stadium and a brunch in their honor.

2017 marks the tenth year for this event. 2008 was the first year held during the OU game and attended by about 70 troopers and their families. Since then we have had to limit our attendance as it has grown to nearly 500 attendees. Each year we try to improve the troopers experience and being our tenth year we are expecting this to be the best.

Registration for the 10th annual Husker Fans Salute the Troops is now open to first-time attendees --http://www.huskersalute.org/.

Bubble Soccer Flyer 2017 ARK YOU CALENDARS!!! LEAVE YOUR SCHEDULE OPEN!!

September 10, 2017 1:00 pm

The Elmwood Rescue Squad is hosting their 3rd Annual Bubble Soccer Fundraiser!

We are hoping to make this year our biggest and best year yet!

Must register in advance- spots fill up fast!

Registration Fee - $125 per team.
Teams of 5 players
Registration includes 2 10 Minute Matches, T-Shirt, and Water Bottle.
Must be 16 years or older to play. Between the ages of 16-18, parents must sign the release form.

Check in starts at Noon **All team members must be present to check in**
Games starts at 1 pm
Will be at the Elmwood Park in Elmwood Nebraska

Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.

For a registration form This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your email or mailing address!

Food will also be available for purchase.

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Submit Your Stories and NEWS

This is a reminder to PLEASE email me upcoming news and events. Or, if you happen to see an event happening, or something fun going on in Elmwood, take a photo and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Area News and Events

Private Music Lessons Available in The Old Avoca Schoolhouse

Discover your inner musician with Greenblatt & Seay in The Old Avoca Schoolhouse! Lessons are tailored to the needs of the individual student and can include playing by ear, reading music, jamming, performing, and recording. Greenblatt & Seay have been teaching folks of all ages how to play (violin, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, recorders, penny whistles, harmonicas, banjo, dulcimer, etc.) for over 30 years.

For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Cass Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

Cass Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is currently recruiting CASA advocates to speak up for the best interest of abused and neglected children in Cass County.

The next training session is scheduled to begin October 1 and will run for five weeks. The training consists of 15 hours of online training and 15 hours of in-person training. We are also seeking male volunteers for this class as over 60% of our CASA children are males. If you are interested, please contact Debbie Green at (402) 296-9521; email

If you are interested, please contact Debbie Green at (402) 296-9521; email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or if you would like to learn more information about our program, please visit www.casscasa.org