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Is a Splash Pad addition to the Murdock Park in the Future?
What do you think? The idea has been tossed out there.
There is funding assistance. The Murdock ballpark brings thousands of people each summer for ball games and this would be a fantastic way to improve our town.
GREAT IDEA for the MURDOCK PLAYGROUND!
It's been many many years since the playground set was built by the school. Over 25 years actually. There is grant money to build new parks in our communities.
Who thinks this would be a fit?
LINCOLN, Neb. — Grant money is available for recreation facilities hoping to add things like ballfields, splash pads and picnicking areas across Nebraska.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is accepting grant applications for parks and other outdoor recreation facilities and amenities promoting outdoor recreation.
The grants are funded by the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a program administered by the National Park Service for outdoor recreation projects. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, ballfields, soccer fields, swimming pools, picnicking facilities, playgrounds, pool renovations, splash pads, park acquisitions and development, and park-related support facilities.
All projects must encourage outdoor recreation. Project sponsors must be a political subdivision, such as cities, county governments or Natural Resource Districts. The LWCF provides reimbursable matching grants for up to 50 percent of the project costs.
The LWCF was established by Congress in 1964 to ensure access to outdoor recreation resources for present and future generations and to provide money to governments to purchase land, water, and wetlands to benefit all. The primary source of revenue for the LWCF is from federal oil and gas leases on the Outer Continental Shelf.
Grant applications must be submitted by Sept. 7, 2018. Information and application materials are available at outdoornebraska.gov/lwcf.
Approved grants will be announced after the January Commission meeting. Contact Schuyler Sampson at 402-471-5283 or
Join VBS on July 23-27
All kids ages 4 through 6th grade are invited to join Vacation Bible School on July 23-27 from 6:15-8:15 p.m.
The event will be held at the Murdock Methodist Church. VBS will be hosted by the Murdock Methodist, Elmwood Methodist, and Elmwood Christian churches.
This year’s theme is “Hero Central” and kids won’t want to miss the chance to meet local heroes and learn about having power in their own lives. Join the fun for singing, crafts, games, science discoveries and daily lessons.
The week will end with a family program and celebration on Friday, July 27.
The cost to attend is $7 per child or $14 per family. Contact
Worship Time: 9:30 am Sunday
Children's Sunday School: 9:55-10:30
PH 402 867-3191 or email
(dismissed from worship following the "Children's Chat")
Congratulations to Tory Lamkins and Michael Stackpole, recipients of the 2018 scholarship from the Weeping Water Whiz Kidz 4-H Club, led by Reneé Thakur.
Each recipient will receive a $350.00 scholarship. Recipients of this scholarship must be a senior who is a Cass County resident and who has actively participated in Cass County 4-H program at least, but not limited to, two of his/her high school years.
Tory Lamkins, from Union, NE plans to attend the College of Saint Mary, perusing a degree in business.
Michael Stackpole, from Murdock, NE plans to attend University of Nebraska–Lincoln, perusing a degree in accounting in the business honors program.
First-time voters
Alice Richter, Riley Backemeyer, Drew Pegler all graduates of Elmwood-Murdock High School. Congratulations and thank you for doing your civic duty. Let this be the first of many votes where you make a difference.
Alice Richter
ELMWOOD-MURDOCK HIGH SCHOOL
This week our Student of the Week Winner is Alice Richter. She is a senior at Elmwood Murdock High School. Her activities include FBLA, speech, and One Act. She is the daughter of Troy and Penny Richter.
She was nominated for these reasons:
- She works very hard at her studies
- She participates fully in a variety of activities
- She is friendly and polite with teachers and her peers
- She comes very highly recommended
Alice, Troy, and Penny are invited to stop by (we are located under the water tower in Louisville), call (402.234.3333) or email (
This is the final Student of the Week winner for the 2017-2018 school year!
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NEW ELMWOOD-MURDOCK SCHOOL WEBSITE
There is a wealth of information on the new Elmwood-Murdock website. It is updated on a daily basis by various teachers and department heads.
Memorial Day Activities in the Area
Elmwood has a long history of observing Memorial Day - a day to "remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many to provide freedom for all." This is a community event looked forward to by many each year. A time for many families to return to Elmwood and enjoy family and friends while paying respect to our fallen veterans.
Besides attending the Memorial Day services on Monday at 10:00 a.m., there are several ways you can be involved.
First, on Friday evening, May 25 at 7:00 p.m. we will be putting the flags up at the cemetery as well as placing flags at the 200 gravesites of each veteran laid to rest there.
On Monday evening, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. we will return and take up all the flags. Meet at the cenotaph each evening - we'll get started from there.
The Elmwood Community Center will be holding their traditional luncheon on Monday from 11:00 - 1:00. They are in need of salads and desserts. Let me know if you can help out, and I'll pass that info on to the ladies at the Center.
Flag at half-staff on May 22, 2018
Pursuant to Title 36 U.S.C. § 136, Congress the president of the United States issued a proclamation for the United States flag to be displayed at half-staff until sunset, May 22, 2018, as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the tragedy in Santa Fe, Texas.
Good Neighbor Award
The Elmwood Murdock Merchants Association sponsors the Good Neighbor Award each year. Citizens are encouraged to nominate anyone they feel has been an exceptional neighbor to their community. Former recipients are not eligible to win again although they all continue to be exceptional good neighbors. If you have someone in mind please fill out the form and send to the EMMA group.
Forms may be found by clicking here, or the image below, or at various locations around town.
It's Not Too Soon to Think About the County Fair
2018 Cass County Fair books will be available in May, but start thinking about the Special Contests entries now. We have the BEST County Fair in the State, hands down.
Not only is it a totally free fair, but there is something for everyone.
You just can't do and see everything. Start practicing your appetizers, snickerdoodle cookies, pumpkin pies now. It's a lot of fun to sit and watch the judging in the Open Class Building and the crowd gets bigger and bigger every year.
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10:30 am Divine Service
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Work to Begin on N-63 Alvo North Realignment
March 15, 2018 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work is scheduled to continue the week of March 19 on N-63, between Alvo and I-80, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
Knife River, LLC of Sioux City, Iowa has the $11,758,926 contract. Work will include realignment of N‑63, culverts and box culverts, and wetland mitigation. This will be the second of two phases of work.
During this phase, N-63 will be closed to traffic from Reference Post 4+20 (Alvo) to Reference Post 9+68 (Church Road). A marked detour will be in place along I-80 to N-66 to N-50 to US-34 for southbound traffic and along US-34 to N-50 to N-66 to I-80 for northbound traffic. This portion of the project is anticipated to be completed in November 2018.
The Department’s project manager is Jesse De Los Santos of Lincoln. Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously through work zones and along detours.
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Area News and Events
Red Nose Day at the Park
Elmwood Farmer's Market
The Elmwood Farmer's Market will be in the Elmwood Park this year. The Farmer's Market will be open from June to October and anyone is welcome to participate.
We do not have a sign-up sheet or a fee...just show up and set up and sell your items.
Vendors should set up on the north end of the parking lot and be considerate of others if there is an event going on in the park.
Elmwood City Park
Sunday, June 3 4-6pm
The Elmwood Library has a special event planned for Sunday, June 3!
To kick off our Summer Reading Program and its theme, "Library Rocks!" we're going to rock out at the city park!
The fun starts with TWO food trucks ready to serve you!
The Tastee Trailer (you may remember the old Tastee In and Out in Lincoln) and Kona Ice (Hawaiian-style shaved ice) will have supper and dessert ready for you!
Tastee Trailer is actually opening earlier in the day at 11 am. Kona Ice will get started at 4 pm.
The Librarian's Table will open at 4 pm. Be sure to get a $1.00 food truck coupon (compliments of American Exchange Bank) by showing your Elmwood Public Library Card. Or, apply for your own NEW card and you can still get a coupon!
The librarian will also have information and pre-registration sheets for the Summer Reading Program.
Dates for the program are June 6, 13, 20, & 27.
Kids in grades K-6 are welcome to come read books, play games and make crafts designed to enhance their knowledge about music and sound.
Always popular with the little ones, we'll have a face painting station too!
Sponsored by Cindy Mather and Cindy Hovorka from "Your Thairapist," the kids will look LOVELY for what comes next.
Starting at 5 pm, the String Beans will take the stage. Based out of Lincoln, Nebraska, the String Beans perform a wide variety of family-friendly songs about all the things kids love: animals, cartoons, food, etc. Since debuting in 2004, the String Beans have released 10 albums and have appeared at numerous festivals, concerts, and regional television programs. They're energetic, silly and lots of fun.
Monday, June 11th, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.. at Elmwood Fire Hall.
Call 994-5095 to make an appointment or just Walk-In.
The number of new blood donors has been declining by about 80,000 each year. When not enough people donate blood, hospital shelves may be empty when a critical patient arrives. We can't think of someone better than you to join in helping reverse the trend.
[May 9, 2018] - The Lofte Community Theatre will be holding open auditions for its Summer Children’s Theatre event with Missoula Children’s Theatre on Monday, June 11 at 10 am. This year’s production is, “Blackbeard the Pirate.”
This is a week-long residency for all children who will be entering first through seventh grade. Participation is completely free to all children. This program is designed to build confidence and friendships. During auditions, children will be asked to stand in a big circle on the Lofte’s stage while two directors instruct them to sing out loud and recite simple dialogue, either alone or in a small group. The audition process will take approximately two hours. At noon, approximately 60 parts will be assigned and schedules handed out for that week’s rehearsals. There is no guarantee that everyone will get a part.
All rehearsals will take place at the Lofte between 10am and 2:30 pm through June 15. Actors are required to be on time to attend all of their practices during the week. The Lofte reminds parents to pack your child a sack lunch every day (including audition day) as little ones do work up an appetite!
Two public performances will take place on Saturday, June 16, one at 3pm and one at 6pm. Tickets may be purchased from the Lofte box office. Those who have questions may contact the Lofte at 402.234.2553 or by emailing
Lofte Community Theatre to Present The Miracle Worker
he Lofte Community Theatre, located in Manley, NE will stage William Gibson’s award-winning drama,
The Miracle Worker June 1 - 3, and June 7 - 10.
Set in the 1880s, Tuscumbia, Alabama this classic tells the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, blind and mute Helen Keller. The Miracle Worker dramatizes the volatile relationship between the lonely teacher and her charge. Trapped in a secret, silent world, unable to communicate, Helen is violent, spoiled, almost sub-human and treated by her family as such. Only Annie realizes that there are a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from the dark, tortured silence.
Over the years, the play has also successfully been adapted for screen and television. Most notably, the 1962 film adaptation which garnered Oscar wins for both Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke.
“Staging The Miracle Worker has been a labor of love,” said Lofte Community Theatre Executive Director, Kevin Colbert. “As plays go, The Miracle Worker is already a heavy piece of literature. Add to that, the complicated staging which must be timed perfectly, and you have some wonderfully challenging obstacles that any actor would love to sink their teeth into. It’s just been a lot of fun, and a lot of learning..”
The cast of The Miracle Worker includes Gary Williams, John Bell, Emma Johnson, Riley Perez, Rachel Radloff and Skyler Radloff of Omaha, Rosalie Duffy, Gabriella Bakirane, Cathy Apolot, Wade Mumford, Nicholas Roth, and Brenna J. Thompson of Lincoln, Kyler Jones, Beatrice Quam, and Sarah G. Riha of Louisville, Melinda Mead, and Addison Broderson of Plattsmouth, Kevin Colbert of Weeping Water, Lilly Frields of Nebraska City, and Lily Pope of Eagle.
Tickets for The Miracle Worker can be purchased by calling the Lofte Community Theatre box office at 402-234-2553, or by visiting the theatre’s website at www.lofte.com and clicking on “Tickets”. Curtain time for the show is 7 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. For more information, call the Lofte Community theatre or visit www.lofte.com.
About The Lofte Community Theatre: The Lofte Community Theatre is located in Manley Nebraska, approximately 25 miles south of Omaha. The theatre, a new post-and-beam style performing arts facility can seat approximately 330 patrons for each performance. Actors and audience members enjoy a beautiful climate-controlled venue year around. The Lofte offers a full concession stand, and also sells beer and wine. The theatre offers six core season productions each year as well as many special events featuring visiting artists including week-long children’s theater workshop, a free Veterans Day concert, and host high-school one-act play competitions in the fall. Approximately 12,000 visitors come through the doors annually.
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June 9 - Alex Vanderbeck & Friends
June 23 - Al Kelley & Reilly Creek Band
July 7 - Kenny Briton & Friends
July 21 - Rodger Roberts & Friends
August 4 - Irish Donahoo & Friends
August 18 - Terry Hovey & Friends
September 1 - Steve Jensen & Friends
September 15 - Larry Hanson & Friends
September 29 - Fred Larson &Friends
October 13 - FREE ADMISSION! CCMT Anniversary Show!
October 27 - Frank Bigelow & Friends
November 10 - Warren Brewer & Friends
November 24 - Josh Krohn & Dirty River Ramblers
December 8 - Christmas Show,
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Tobacco Education & Advocacy of the Midlands: Now is Your Time to Quit Tobacco
(PAPILLION, NE) –Keeping New Year’s self-improvement promises can be difficult. Tobacco Education & Advocacy of the Midlands and the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline want to help you make 2018 a tobacco-free year.
Through June 15 (while supplies last), the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline is providing extra assistance for those who are ready to quit with a two-week supply of no-cost nicotine replacement therapy.
"Quitting isn't easy, but with the Quitline, tobacco-users have a whole team of support on their side," Autumn Sky Burns, T.E.A.M. Coordinator said. "Get the tools you need to be successful by calling1-800-QUIT-NOW, talking with your healthcare provider, and building that support from friends and family.
Call the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline (available 24/7) and ask about the no-cost nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. This offer is available for Nebraska residents who are 18 years of age or older. Callers will be screened for medical eligibility to receive the medication, which is shipped directly to the caller’s home. All information provided to the Quitline is confidential.¬
“It is never too late to quit. Quitting brings immediate advantages to not just tobacco-users, but their families are well,” Burns said.
For help quitting, the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline is available at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669), and for Spanish services at 1-855-DÉJELO-YA (1-855-355-3569). Translation services are also available in more than 170 languages. For additional resources visitwww.QuitNow.ne.gov.
Funding for this project is provided by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services/Tobacco Free Nebraska Program as a result of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.
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