SURPRISE!!!!!  You weren't expecting a newsletter this week, were you?  Guess I'm full of surprises.  I had some new things I just had to get out so I made time.  Hope you are having a great week! 

 

MURDOCK HISTORY TIDBIT:

Knapps Café, 1962.  Located on Main Street West side between the Barber shop and the Hardware store.  The people in the picture are Georgia Knapp, John Knapp, and Janie Knapp. Picture courtesy Janie Knapp.

 

 

 

Murdock's 4th of July celebration is being organized.

Expect some of the same things you love and new things to enjoy!

The parade, as usual will line up at school at 10am and start at 11am.

Expect food, games, and activities for everyone!

Murdock’s Annual 4th of July Celebration

List of events:

7am Breakfast at Bulldogs

7:30am  Dillon Synovec Memorial Run  1K and 5K.   Medals given to top 3 winners

            $20 fee.    Information: Julie Synovec  867-2267

10am   Museum Open

10am   Games Activities on Main Street

10am   Parade Line up at EM High School

11am  Parade Main street.  

            $40 prizes for best float and best antique/classic vehicle

            Sponsored by Corn Growers State Bank

            Information:  Bruce Stock 944-2585  Dale Vanderford Jr. 867-2545

11am  Lions serve food,  Old Fire Hall

12 noon  Car Show- ‘Show n Shine”  north of Bulldogs, Main Street

            Information: Rob Gakemeier 994-2635

12 noon-3pm.  Pie and Ice Cream at United Methodist Church Basement by UMW

1pm  Ball Games at Ball fields

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FAIR BOOK 2011 IS IN!

Cass County Fair 2011 - Schedule is published!  Click here to see it!

August 9th - 13th, 2011

Country Pride - County Wide!!!

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Fiddle Workshop

The Old Avoca (Nebraska) Schoolhouse will be hosting a Fiddle Workshop with Daniel Slosberg on Sunday, July 31, 2011, from 1 PM - 3 PM.  Daniel Slosberg has been playing fiddle since the age of five.  Since 1999, he has been performing as Pierre Cruzatte (the fiddler on the Lewis & Clark expedition) in schools, libraries, museums, and historical sites throughout the United States. During the fiddle workshop, Slosberg will discuss and demonstrate and teach Metis fiddling (which includes tapping your feet at the same time), how to play for dancers, etc.  This workshop is for fiddlers and string players of any age and experience.

For more information about Dan Slosberg, log on to his web-site at www.cruzatte.com.  To see and hear a couple of samples of his music, log on to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1u7Z_zySOU, and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRVIJySASRI&feature=related.

The Workshop takes place in the historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in Avoca, Nebraska.  Pre-registration is required, and enrollment is limited.  The fee is $20.00 per musician.

For more information about the workshop, call 402-275-3221, or send an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

Lofte Theatre Awards Scholarship

Each year the Lofte Community Theatre in Manley awards a scholarship to a graduating senior who plans to further their education.  This year's scholarship winner is Katie Schmitt of Murdock.

Katie first came to the Lofte after seeing her cousin Courtney Meyer (a past Lofte scholarship winner) at the old barn in the musical production, "Bye Bye Birdie."  "It looked like she was having such a great time and I knew that I wanted to be in a Lofte show someday," says Katie.

In 2008 Katie got a role in "The Sound of Music."  "I loved how everyone in the production became such great friends; almost like family.  One of my funniest memories is from that show.  One day the kids were singing 'Do-Re-Mi' and Millard Carnes said, 'Oh!  It's Tea with Jam and Bread?  I always thought it was Tea with Jan and Fred!'"

Katie's advice to people thinking of coming and volunteering at the Lofte, "I would tell them go for it. Being part of the Lofte is more than just putting on a play, it's making a summer full of memories that will last a lifetime. It is a lot of work, don't get me wrong, but in the end it's totally worth it. By the end of your first show you'll see that you've grown. You've grown in your respect for theater, you've grown in your talents and abilities, your friendships have grown, and you yourself have grown in maturity and knowing who you are."

Katie currently lives in Murdock with mom, dad and one sister.  She will be attending Grace University in Omaha this fall and majoring in Worship Arts and Biblical Studies.  This summer she is also looking forward to going to Orlando and attending the National FBLA Conference.  You'll also be able to see her and her sister in this summer's musical production, "Annie."

The Lofte congratulates Katie Schmitt on all of her accomplishments and wishes her good luck for her future.  We consider ourselves so lucky to be associated with the young stars who are the leaders of tomorrow. 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPERIENCE ART CHICKS! 
Saturday June 25th 1:00
 
Lunch for our Next Door Neighbors Special Only $8.00
 
Feed Your Soul-Recharge!
Call your friends, coworkers, sisters and all the special women in your life!
Make it a day to remember.
 
Dress Up, Dance and Dine
 
Lunch includes gourmet sandwich, salad, dessert and tea that promises to make you live a long and fun life.
Call 402-234-2669 for reservations now!

 

 

 

 

 

 

WANT TO HAVE SOME FUN! 

Volunteer to help with the Annual Tyler Eggert Memorial Baseball Tournament!

We are seeking out volunteers to assist this year with the 3rd Annual Tyler Eggert Memorial Baseball Tournament.  The games for Tyler Eggert Tournament will be on both fields Sat., June 25th, -9am, 11:15am, 1:30pm, 3:45pm, 6:00pm, and 8:15pm. The games for Sunday, June 26th will be in Elmwood- 9am, 11:15, and 1:30. In Murdock Sunday- 9am, 11:15am, 1:30pm, 3:45pm, and 6:00pm!  I'd say overall times are for both fields Sat. June 25th 8:30am or 8:45am til say 10:00pm or 10:30pm. Sun. the same start on both with Elmwood going till say 3:45pm or 4:00pm and Murdocks til probably 8:30pm! If you have anymore questions for me feel free to contact me!  Please pass the word along that working at the concession stand for this tournament DOES count towards your deposit refund. You can sign up on the EM baseball website for a slot of time in concessions at either the Murdock or Elmwood fields. We need desperately need your help!  If you can spare an hour or so, please stop by.  We need help with concession stands, selling shirts, setting up, closing down and maintaining the ball field, trash collection and various other tasks.    Thank you!                               
                                  Tony Synovec
                                  Tyler Eggert Tournament Director 

 

 This is the Trinity Lutheran Church on Church Road.  We saw it lit up like a space shuttle.  Looks like a rocket headed to heaven!  Rocketeers for Christ!  It was very cool!

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