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Murdock Newsletter
July 29, 2009
Calendar
Sunday, August 16, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. - Ice Cream Social at G.A.R. Hall Veterans’ Museum sponsored by American Legion Post 247
Tuesday, August 25 – Middle School/High School Open House at Murdock from 6 – 8 p.m. Seventh Grade Orientation will be at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 27 – Elementary Open House at Elmwood – 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 28, E-M Booster Club Annual Pork BBQ – serving from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Yes, this is before school starts! This is also Parents Night, and the Elementary Cheer Camp will perform during halftime.
Sunday, September 20, American Legion Post 247 3rd Annual Golf Tournament, 3:00 p.m. Grandpa’s Woods
Friday, September 25 - Homecoming
Inspiration
Stay Young My Friend
We all need to read this one over and over until it becomes part of who we are!
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Try everything twice.
On one woman's tombstone she said she wanted this epitaph:
"Tried everything twice.loved it both times!"
2. Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down.
(Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!)
3. Keep learning:
Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever..
Never let the brain get idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud.
Laugh until you gasp for breath.
And if you have a friend who makes you laugh,
spend lots and lots of time with HIM/HER.
6. The tears happen:
Endure, grieve, and move on.
The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves.
LIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love:
Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.
Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health:
If it is good, preserve it.
If it is unstable, improve it.
If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips.
Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county,
to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
I love you, my special friend.
11. Forgive now those who made you cry. You might not get a second chance.
But do share this with someone.
Remember! Lost time can never be found.
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
What’s Happening Around Our Community
News from Linda Anderson:
“Hey everyone, just wanted to share how much fun we had last night at the musical going on right now at the Lofte in Manley! I think of all the plays I've been to there in ten years, this was the best! It was hilarious, and moving, and had great singers, inspiring story line, etc. I could go on and on.....if you want great entertainment for the money, try it out! I talked with Jean Colbert and this is the last weekend coming up, the plays run Thursday through Sunday night at 7:30 and Sunday matinee at 2:00. All of the nights still have seats available, so go for it....thanks, Linda
Performance Dates for "Crazy For You" are July 30, 31 and August 1, 2. Show times are 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday. All Sunday dates have two performances; 2pm and 7:30pm. General admission tickets can be purchased either on-line or by contacting the box office at (402) 234-2553. Please note that some performances are nearly sold-out and advance reservations are highly suggested.
and
We did it! Spread the word and pass this on! We made and surpassed our blood collection goal of 25 units! We collected 35 units a week ago today thanks to these special heores:
Tom Burnham, Joey Jones, Joan Poole, Mark Sheldon, Sean & Lachelle Stille, Jeff Halversen, Colleen Winter, Linda Glantz, Don Zoz, Neal Wilhelm, Wes Laughlin, Jane Freyer, George Thiel, Ashli Brown, Tommy Lawrence, Dan Olsen, Jessie & Jamie Krien, Angie Friesell, Deb Mumford, Missy Ross, Heidi Brase, Pat Stubbendeck, Evon Lowery, Brooke Campbell, Lou Allgayer, Brenda Brockhoff, Budd Bogatz, Leigh & Julie Schmale, Deb Snyder, Pat Meierhenry, Wayne Althouse, Chris, Linda, & Erin Andersen.
We had so many people in line, that Kelly Bridges stopped by and stayed to help, he's with the Red Cross, thanks, Kelly!!!!
Special thanks to the Methodist Church again for letting us use their facilites! Thanks to Lori Vice who manned the canteen for us!
See you next summer around the same time, and don't forget the 2 school blood drives coming soon!”
Your summer coordinator, Linda Andersen
The first Annual All-star Baseball Game
Lots of fans and a diverse variety of players came out to enjoy the First Annual Allstar baseball game last Saturday. Parents commented what a good idea it was to have it and how it allowed previous rivals to come together and have some fun. All those attending gathered together to eat free hotdogs, chips and drinks after the game.
The Murdock Lions Club is selling
Colorado peaches again this year.
These are really good peaches. Ask anyone who has bought them before. They are $29 a lug {25 lbs,}. Get your order in and paid for by August 1st. Call Charley Todd at 8672971 or Gladys Sunde at 8673292. The peaches should arrive around the middle of August.
Thank you
Charles R. Todd - Charleyandtrudy@windstream.net
Weeping Water First Christian Church Concert Series
August 1 - Red Head Express from Branson MO
Blue Grass Gospel Music @ 7PM! Free Will offering will be taken to help with the ministry of Red Head Express. For more information call 402-269-5508.
T-shirt Close Out Sale!
If you did not place an order yet, it is not too late!! This is what I have remaining in stock:
The close out price is $5 per shirt.
34 3 Angels 4 Ever-Youth S, Youth M, and Youth L, Adult S, Adult M (limited quantity), Adult L, Adult XL (just a few)
Tyler Eggert 1st Annual Baseball Memorial Tournament-NO Youth, NO Adult Small, NO Adult XL—I have Adult M, Adult L, and Adult XXL—All remaining are limited quantities
Thanks! Annette 402-490-9959 cell phone
UNION DAZE 2009
Come & Join us for UNION DAZE on July 31st to August 2nd @ the Union Ball Field. There will be a Food. On Sat. Aug 1st scheduled events include:
Car show
Kickball, Frisbee & children’s games
LIVE!! Johnny on the Spot
On Sunday Aug 2nd:
Volleyball
Horseshoes
Pie & hotdog eating contest
Pie contest (donate your pies to be judged by 10 a.m. Sunday)
SIGN UP FOR TOURNAMENTS @ THE BROWN BOTTLE (263-9755) OR CALL AMY @ 297-6522 OR TANYA @ 209-3619.
O's Produce
Sweet corn - cucumbers - onions
zucchini - new potatoes - bell peppers
Home Grown Tomatoes SOON!
312 North 4th Street
Fridays - 9:00 - 4:00
Stop by the Farmer's Market at CD's Express on Saturday morning!
B.I.N.G.O.!!!!
Thursday there will be BINGO at the Flying Wheels. Skating first and then they'll break out the BINGO cards. We practiced Saturday night and the kids were really getting the hang of it.
1:00 - 400 @ the Flying Wheels!
The Old Avoca (Nebraska) Schoolhouse will be hosting a Beginning
Recorder Workshop on Saturday, September 12, form 1 PM - 3 PM,
for folks who want to learn to play the soprano recorder. Deborah
Greenblatt, Master Artist with the Nebraska Arts Council, and
member of the American Recorder Society, will lead the workshop.
Pre-registration is required, and enrollment is limited. The $30.00
fee includes an instruction book, and a soprano recorder. For more
information, call 402-275-3221, or send an e-mail to
debby@greenblattandseay.com .
Weekly Winner-Erma Reed of Elmwood
Let’s get ready for the Sarpy County Fair!
The Fair will be held July 29 – August 2, 2009 with the parade on Saturday, August 1st. Vendor booths and Parade Entry registration forms can be found at: www.sarpyfair.com
And don’t forget the Nebraska State Fair!
For online details about the Nebraska State Fair go to www.statefair.org. The State Fair dates this year are Friday, August 28th through Monday, September 7th (Labor Day).
Website of the Week
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News to the Editor
- Please send all your Murdock area news to me. Birthdays, anniversaries, announcements, events or news are welcome and will be added to the upcoming newsletter. Thanks in advance for all your help!
Teri Bowman
Editor@murdocknebraska.com
