Murdock Nebraska News - March 30, 2022

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The Annual Fire Department Pancake Feed

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As always the annual feed was a roaring success.

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I always appreciate that pancakes are served to 1:00 pm and so did the rest of Trinity Lutheran Church, as more than half the church arrived between noon and 12:30pm.

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There were some great Raffle Items

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If you were a lucky winner, one of our department members will be getting in touch with you!
Pankonin's Shirt-Dallas Wilke
Pankonin's Shirt- Kristi Bartak
Pankonin's Shirt- Mark Meyer
Pankonin's Shirt- Roger Buck
Pankonin's Shirt- Ronda Lambert
Grandpa's Woods Golf Certificate- Kelly Trambley
$50 cash from Schweitzer Construction --Lynn Roeber
$50 cash from Schweitzer Construction- Kim Arent
$50 cash from Double L Windmill-Lyndee Haertel
$50 cash from Double L Windmill-Monte Frerichs
$50 cash from Towel Farms- Melody Chapman
$50 cash from Towle Farms- Ivan Jenson
Stanley Shop Vac (Donated by Westover Rock and Sand)- Ivan Jensen
$100 RTB Gift Card (Donated by Stroy Seed)-Cami Dieter
$100 RTB Gift Card (Donated by Bornemeier Well Drilling)- Danny Timm
$100 RTB Gift Card (Donated by Bornemeier Well Drilling)-Mark Meyer
Air Fryer (Donated by Westover Rock and Sand)-Mary McHugh
TV-Bryce Bantz
Grill (Donated by MVFD)-Eric Towle
$250 Cash from Corn Grower's State Bank-Jessie Wilson
$250 Cash from Stock Seed Farms-Melody Chapman
Congratulations to all of our winners!

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Thank you to everyone that made it this morning to our pancake breakfast!

We appreciate all the support!

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Check out the calendar on the Elmwood Website

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SAVE THE DATE-- JUNE 10TH & 11TH, 2022.
Thanks to a generous donation by the Murdock Historical Society, the Village of Murdock will be able to build a playground located on Main Street, just across from the old fire hall.
Thanks to all of our generous private sponsors that have made this dream a reality this coming Spring! If you are handy and can help build on Friday, June 10th or June 11th, please reach out to Kristi McHugh at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We plan to have an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 4th!
If you are still interested in donating, please also reach out to Kristi.
Again, thank you all so much- we are very close to having a playground back in Murdock.

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Glimpse into Murdock History

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I know this is Gus Wilken but I don't know anything else about him or what type of machinery he is working on. Can anyone enlighten our readers?

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These are no ordinary photos, but COLOR photographs. In the 1950s this was almost unheard of then. It was cutting-edge "technology". Thank you to Ramona Oehlerking for the video/images.

You never know who is going to be reading the newsletter and this week I got an email from Stanley Wayne Swarts who had been reading newsletters from last summer. He also helped build the Murdock grain silos in 1954. Thanks Stanley.

To me, the left side of the boy looks a bit like Elmer Miller with his sister on the other side.

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He also thought next photo of a young lady holding a melon is tougher yet but could be Carol Swarts; daughter of Elenore Gakemeier Swarts.

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Remember, reader-submitted photos like this are a reason why the newsletter is interesting. You can send your Murdock photos of events, friends, and family to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Lenten & Easter Special Services

The theme for Lent: The Lord's Prayer

Wednesday Evening Prayer 7:00 pm
March 30: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
April 6: Forgive Us Our Trespasses

Maunday Thursday Divine Service
Aril 14, 2022 7:00 pm
Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Good Friday Service
April 15, 2022, 7:00 pm
Deliver Us From Evil

Easter Sunrise Service
April 17, 8:00 am

Breakfast Buffet 9:15 am

Easter Festive Service
April 17, 2022 10:30 am

Sunday Morning Coffee & Breakfast 9:00 am

9:15 am - Sunday School for children and adults

10:30 am Divine Service

To Listen to last week's Sermon Visit Pastor PodCast

Sermons are streamed on various podcasts including Spotify

Contact Pastor Kuhlman via text, email, or phone call (402-867-4048 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

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Elmwood Library Hours

Monday: 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Easy Library Links

Online Card Catalog https://elmwoodpubliclibrary.follettdestiny.com/

Libby Library App https://help.libbyapp.com/index.htm

Cass County News

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Louisville Food Pantry
OPEN: every Thursday, 6:00-7:00 pm
LOCATION: 304 Main Street, Louisville

Please come and pick up what you need for your household or a friend’s.
We have canned goods, boxed meals, breakfast items, frozen meats, bread, eggs, baking ingredients, cleaning supplies, personal care items, diapers, and wipes.
St John Fish Fry 2022 farm burea scholarships 2021

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Visual and Performing Arts Immersion Experience

Open Space for visual, performing arts expands with writing, speech; application is open

Note: For more information, contact Michael Howie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 402.984.9408.

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Open Space for the Visual and Performing Arts immersion experience for high school students is expanding for it’s summer 2022 program to include creative writing and speech. The application for Open Space and additional details can be found at hastings.edu/openspace.

The immersion programs — one for visual arts and one for performing arts — will run concurrently Sunday, June 12 through Saturday, June 18, 2022, on the Hastings College campus. Creative writing and speech are both in the performing tract, although new electives this year will allow students to cross over into other disciplines and have a broader experience.

“Open Space is a wonderful opportunity for talented high school students, and we’re excited to be expanding even further this year to include creative writing and speech,” said Dr. Annette Vargas, Hastings College vice president of student access, enrollment and performance. “Open Space lets high school students gain many new and creative experiences and really shine as they grow in confidence in their talent and abilities. We simply love hosting them, and providing this opportunity.”

Open Space will accept a total of 80 students for 2022, with about 30 of those spots for a visual arts focus and 50 for a performing arts focus.

The visual arts track will accept high school students who are currently juniors and display a high level of artistic ability. Selected students will spend their week in the world-class Jackson Dinsdale Art Center to gain hands-on experience in a range of art mediums, from glassblowing to sculpture to drawing, and meet Hastings College faculty to discover future opportunities for careers in art.

Open Space for the Performing Arts accepts high school sophomores and juniors with exceptional talent and interest in pursuing music, theatre, creative writing and/or speech in college. This group will focus on advanced techniques and styles within a specific area of music (instrumental, piano, vocal), theatre (acting, technical theatre), creative writing and speech.

Students in both tracks will have the opportunity to rotate among electives, including interdisciplinary electives that give students the opportunity to experience and learn about multiple visual and performing arts areas.

Open Space for the Visual Arts and Performing Arts is valued at more than $1,000, but the Jackson Dinsdale Endowment Fund at the Hastings College Foundation generously grants each student a $750 scholarship to attend, lowering the student commitment to $250. However, no student will be turned away due to finances, as additional assistance is available to families who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program.

Student applications require a letter of recommendation and an audition or portfolio.

The deadline to apply is April 1, 2022.

Hastings College is a four-year residential college that focuses on student academic and extracurricular achievement. Hastings’ student-centered initiatives include providing books, an iPad and a two-week study away experience at no additional cost. A block-style semester schedule allows professors and students to focus on fewer classes at a time and promotes hands-on experiences. Discover more at www.hastings.edu