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Murdock Newsletter
July 30, 2008
Calendar
Fri Aug 15 - First day of school
Mon Sept 1 - Labor Day
Sun Sept 7 - Grandparent’s Day
Inspiration
THE BUZZARD: If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet. Without space to run, as is its habit, it will not even attempt to fly, but will remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top.
THE BAT: The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkable nimble creature in the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about helplessly and, no doubt, painfully, until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once, it takes off like a flash.
THE BUMBLEBEE: A bumblebee, if dropped into an open tumbler, will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom. It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely destroys itself.
PEOPLE: In many ways, we are like the buzzard, the bat, and the bumblebee. We struggle about with all our problems and frustrations, never realizing that all we have to do is look up!
Sorrow looks back,
Worry looks around,
But courage and faith looks forward and up!
Cornhusker State Games Gold Medal Winners!
Susan Bober, Nancy Luetchens, Cherie Thiel, and Cheryl, JoAnn, Judy, Cara, and Alyssia (all from Lincoln) competed in the Cornhusker State games last Saturday and BROUGHT HOME THE GOLD in their division! There were five different divisions total.
This was the first time these ladies competed together in the State Games. They did have one practice last week in Lincoln prior to the five games they played last Saturday. The competition was a one day event and that’s all it took for these ladies to snatch the GOLD.
Nancy said, “We were definitely outnumbered by the younger girls, but these gals (The Top Hat Team), have played all their lives.” The oldest member of their team was around 62 years of age.
CONGRATULATIONS Top Hat!!!
What’s Happening Around Our Community
Deb and Coleman Lenz, owners of C-D’s Express are welcoming vendors to an area set aside in their parking lot every Saturday and Sunday morning through the summer. They are encouraging anyone with something to sell such as fresh fruits or vegetables – homemade goodies – Tupperware, candles, Tastefully Simple, etc., bring it to the parking lot of C-D’s Express on any Saturday or Sunday morning through the end of summer. The Farmers Market/Flea Market is located on the south end of the parking lot along the fence. C-D’s Express or Midwest Co-op will not be responsible or any accidents of any kind before, during or after the Farmer’s Flea Market. If you have any questions call 402-994-3305.
"The Sound of Music" Revisits the Lofte
Performance dates are July 18-20, 24-27, 31, and August 1-3. Curtain times are at 7:30pm except for Sundays which are 2pm matinees. All tickets are $15 and reservations can be made by calling the Lofte box office at (402)234-2553 or visiting the Lofte website, www.Lofte.com. Several dates are very nearly sold out already so early reservations are strongly encouraged.
Harmonica Workshop for Beginners
Dates: Saturday, August 2, 2008
Times: 10 AM - 12 Noon
Locations: The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, Avoca, Nebraska
Admission Prices: $20.00
Description: David Seay, Master Artist with the Nebraska Arts Council, will be offering a Harmonica Workshop for Beginners on Saturday, August 2, from 10 AM - 12 Noon in The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, Avoca, Nebraska. Participants will receive their very own harmonica, as well as handouts to get them started. Seay will teach a few songs and techniques, and help folks get in touch with their inner harmonica.
Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact g-s@greenblattandseay.com, or call 402-275-3221.
Contact name: David Seay
Contact Address: PO Box 671, 504 Garfield St., Avoca, NE, 68307-0671
Web site address: www.greenblattandseay.com
You are invited to join us from July 30th - August 3rd 2008 for a week packed full of exciting events.
www.sarpyfair.com
2008 SARPY COUNTY FAIR
WED – SUN July 30th thru August 3rd
Springfield, NE 5 miles South of I-80 on Hwy 50
Ticket office open Wed, Thurs, & Fri: 11am to 1pm & 4pm to 9pm, Sat & Sun 2pm to 9pm
Job Openings
· Custodian at Murdock School site. 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
· Cook at Murdock School site. 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on school days.
Both to start -- August 2008
Please contact Dan Novak at 867-2341 for application information.
· C-D’s Express-The hours will be evening and weekends so check your schedule and see if this might work out for you. Contact Deb at C-D’s Express, 402-994-3305 for more information. Stop by for an application. You must be at least 19 years old and very trustworthy
Helpful Hint
1. All this time you've just been putting Bounce in the dryer! It will chase ants away when you lay a sheet near them. It also repels mice.
2. Spread sheets around foundation areas, or in trailers, or cars that are sitting and it keeps mice from entering your vehicle.
3. It takes the odor out of books and photo albums that don't get opened too often.
4. It repels mosquitoes. Tie a sheet of Bounce through a belt loop when outdoors during mosquito season.
5. Eliminate static electricity from your television (or computer) screen.
6. Since Bounce is designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your television screen with a used sheet of Bounce to keep dust from resettling.
7. Dissolve soap scum from shower doors. Clean with a sheet of Bounce.
8. To freshen the air in your home - Place an individual sheet of Bounce in a drawer or hang in the closet.
9. Put Bounce sheet in vacuum cleaner.
10. Prevent thread from tangling. Run a threaded needle through a sheet of Bounce before beginning to sew.
11. Prevent musty suitcases. Place an individual sheet of Bounce inside empty luggage before storing
12. To freshen the air in your car - Place a sheet of Bounce under the front seat.
13. Clean baked-on foods from a cooking pan. Put a sheet in a pan, fill with water, let sit overnight, and sponge clean. The anti-static agent apparently weakens the bond between the food and the pan.
14. Eliminate odors in wastebaskets with a sheet at the bottom of the wastebasket.
15. Collect cat hair. Rubbing the area with a sheet of Bounce will magnetically attract all the loose hairs.
16. Eliminate static electricity from Venetian blinds. Wipe the blinds with Bounce to prevent dust from resettling.
17. Wipe up sawdust from drilling or sand papering. A used sheet of Bounce will collect sawdust like a tack cloth.
18. Eliminate odors in dirty laundry. Place an individual sheet of Bounce at the bottom of a laundry bag or hamper.
19. Deodorize shoes or sneakers. Place a sheet of Bounce in your shoes or sneakers overnight.
20. Golfers put a Bounce sheet in their back pocket to keep the bees away.
21. Put a Bounce sheet in your sleeping bag and tent before folding and storing them. It will keep them smelling fresh.
Website of the Week
www.casscountyfair.org
All rules and info about entering exhibits by accessing this website.
“The Fair with a Flair”-Cass County Fair-Weeping Water, Nebraska
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
