Murdock News August 29, 2018

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Last Saturday morning, downtown Murdock was buzzing with the deliveries to the two dumpsters parked at the old fire barn on the main street. Thank-you to the Murdock Town Board for organizing this clean-up event.

It was financially supported by Round-the-Bend Steakhouse, Corn Growers State Bank and M.I.T. (Murdock Improvement Team).

Major helpers were Jackie, Kristi, Nate, Wyatt, and Jake. Others assisted anyone who needed help when they came to dump off their junk and there was plenty of that. Much appreciation to all involved in the improvement of our community. Let’s keep up the good work!

The picture shows Nate, Wyatt, and Kristi waiting for arrivals.

The first Elmwood-Murdock football game is in the books for the year. Although we didn't win our first it was against a team that went to the Playoffs last year in the 8 man division. The crowds were full and it was a Friday Night Lights football game in Rural Nebraska.

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A place you go to support your local school, eat some BBQ, socialize with friends and spend a fun fall evening.

Thanks, as always to the Elmwood Rescue squad for being there every week to support players and attendees who may need medical assistance.

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Send your school alumni news to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and let's recognize the achievements of our alumni.

Join us every Sunday. We welcome kids from preschool to 6th Grade in our Children's Sunday school. Adult Bible Study is taught in the Fellowship Hall for adults and post-confirmation students.

A light free will breakfast buffet is served at 9:15 with coffee and juice

Special Speaker from Sumatra

Rev. Charles Ferry and his Family will be with us on Sunday, September 2, 2018.

He will speak to the adult Bible class and help with the divine service. Trinity gives a portion of her mission dollars to Ferry who works in Southeast Asia and lives in Medan, Sumatra.

We will take a free-will offering that Sunday to provide even more financial support for this mission work.

Read and listen to more of Rev. Charles Ferry here

9:15 Sunday School & Bible Class

10:30 am Divine Service

Men's Bible Study - Monday, August 27th - 6:30 pm

Church Picnic- Sunday, August 26th 5:00 pm

Wild Turkey Shelter next to the horse stables.

Mahoney State Park, please bring a side dish, salad or dessert. Youth Group will be grilling burgers.

Listen to the weekly sermon anytime at Pastor Brent Kuhlman's Blog

Send your school alumni news to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and let's recognize the achievements of our alumni.

DanWitte PhysicalTherapy StudentoftheMonth 2018 STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Witte Physical Therapy would like to announce a few changes to the 2018-2019 Student of the Week(now Students of the Month) program.

We continue to look for nominations from local community members, teachers, coaches, athletic directors, or anybody else who would like to nominate a deserving student. The student could be from Conestoga, Elmwood-Murdock, Louisville, or Weeping Water Public Schools. Please see the criteria below.

Criteria:

1. The student must be an enrolled 7th-12th grade student at Conestoga, Elmwood-Murdock, Louisville, or Weeping Water Schools.

2. The student must participate in at least 1 extra-curricular activity outside of normal class work.

3. The student must be nominated from someone outside of their family and be verified by the school before their nomination can be accepted.

4. Nominations are due the first and third Fridays of the month. Please send an email to your school athletic director or principle for verification prior to sending it This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

5. Nominations must include the student’s name, parent(s)’ name(s), activities involved in, grade and school attended, and reason for nomination. Additional information including pictures would be appreciated!

The selected student will be posted on Facebook and Twitter pages belonging to Witte Physical Therapy on Wednesday mornings for consecutive weeks. A post will also be submitted to the weekly community newsletters for Murray, Elmwood, Murdock, Louisville, Weeping Water, and Manley, as well as the Plattsmouth Journal. The selected student will have the opportunity to stop by Witte Physical Therapy in Louisville and receive a free Witte Physical Therapy swag!

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH NOMINATIONS WILL BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2018!

Selected Student Winners will be posted on 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/14, 11/28, and 12/12 in 2018. Dates in 2019 include 1/23, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24, and 5/15.

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.

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Worship Time: 9:30 am Sunday

Children's Sunday School: 9:55-10:30

PH 402 867-3191 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(dismissed from worship following the "Children's Chat")

Area News

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Benefit for Lauren Platt
September 7, 6:30 - 1:00 am
Quonset Bar and Grill
Elmwood NE

Darin Platts wife Lauren has been battling illness for a long time now. Several months ago she was FINALLY diagnosed with Chronic Lyme Disease after years of hospital stays, treatments, specialists, and emergency room visits.

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Currently, shes lost half of her vision and use a walker. She has almost lost her life once already resulting in a lengthy hospital stay. They are aiming to send her to the Hansa Center in Wichita, KS for alternative treatment. The only problem is that the 3 wk program is very expensive and with all of the other medical bills, medication, and trips out state for Lyme literate doctors, they are unable to send her at this time.

As a mother of a young son and wife to a husband, she fights for her life every day for her family.

There will be a free will donation for pulled pork sandwiches, beans and a bag of chips. Also, a silent auction will also take place with karaoke following. If your able to make it all proceeds will go directly to Darin and Lauren to help out with all of the medical expenses they will incur through this tough time. Let's all show our support for a great friend and family.

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ElmwoodBubbleSoceer MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! LEAVE YOUR SCHEDULE OPEN!!

The Elmwood Rescue Squad is hosting their 4th Annual Bubble Soccer Fundraiser!

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

Registration Fee - $120 per team.
Teams of 4 players
Registration includes Two (2) 8 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 start 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 send us a message with your email or mailing address!

Delicious food will also be available for purchase.

Elmwood Farmers Market

EVERY SATURDAY 8:00 am-Noon

Have extra tomatoes, peppers, watermelon and even pumpkins? Bring them to the park Saturday mornings.

Or maybe trade your cucumbers for herbs, or squash.

Farmer's market goes through October 1st. Bring your pumpkins, baked goods and crafts. Just SHOW up. Nothing fancy is required. Doesn't cost anything. You may make a new friend, or meet someone you didn't know lived in Elmwood.

It has been a big hit all summer and we have had people from Oregon, New York, Chicago, Omaha, Elkhorn and other surrounding areas stop by to purchase various muffins, bread and produce.

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