What's New?
Murdock Newsletter
July 2, 2008
Calendar
Fri, Jul 4-Independence Day
Inspiration
Live today to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised.
"What you leave behind is not what
is engraved in stone monuments,
but what is woven into the lives of others."
~Pericles
What’s Happening Around Our Community
Fourth of July is Independence Day
Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the American flag.
MURDOCK 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
7-11am Breakfast at Bulldogs Bar and Grill Main Street
10am Museum Open All day Main Street
10am Parade Line up High School
$25 prizes given for best antique/classic vehicle
$25 prize given for best float from Corn Growers State Bank
Judging begins at 10:30am
Parade information: Bruce Stock 944-2585 Dale Vanderford Jr 867-2545
10am 2pm Moon Walk Fundraiser Mainstreet
Sponsored by EM Choir to Carnegie Hall
Underwritten by Elmwood Murdock Merchants Assoc
10am 2pm Elmwood Murdock Little League Fundraiser MainStreet
Games
11am-1pm Lions Club Lunch Old Fire Hall
11am Parade Main Street
12- 3pm Pie and Ice Cream United Methodist Church
United Methodist Women
1pm Ball Games Ball Field
Evening Street Dance Sponsored by Bulldogs Bar and Grill
Blind Dog Fulton starting at 6:30pm
The Mezcal Brothers starting at 9:30pm
The TADA Tidbits
Gilligan's Island The Musical
The New TADA Theatre
The Creamery Building - 701 P Street, Suite 203
July 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, July 31-Aug. 3
(Thu-Sat) 7:30 pm - $18
(Sun) 2:00 pm - $15
24-hour box office 402-438-TADA (8232)
www.tadatheatre.info
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
"The Sound of Music" Revisits the Lofte
The last time the Lofte Community Theatre performed Rogers' and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music," gasoline was around $1.50 a gallon. The year was 1985 and the "Born-in-a-Barn Players" were still housed in a converted barn free from amenities like air conditioning and running water.
After a twenty-three year hiatus, Director Kevin Colbert was ready to revisit the world's most beloved musical. "I'm really excited about making this version an even bigger production than what we were able to provide last time," said Mr. Colbert. Indeed, the Lofte's new performance space offers the cast and crew wing space, dressing rooms, and a stage twice as large as the one at the old Lofte. Plenty of room to allow for grander sets and added depth to make the audience really feel as if they were transported to the Austrian Alps.
The story behind "The Sound of Music," is loosely based upon the book, "The Story of the Trapp Family Singers," written by Maria von Trapp and published in 1949. The Rogers and Hammerstein stage version tells a romanticized and shortened story where Maria (serving as a governess) and the Captain fall in love during the days just prior to Hitler's anschluss of Austria in 1938. The version as told by Maria von Trapp in her book states that the two actually married in 1927, several years before Hitler's rise to power. There were also 10 von Trapp children instead of just 7 as portrayed in the movie, and together, Maria and Georg had 3 of their own.
Principal actors in the Lofte's production include Jenniger Gilg of Omaha as Maria, Greg Leger of Omaha as the Captain, Janet Sorensen of Elmwood as Mother Abbess and Samantha Colbert of Weeping Water as Liesl. Other members of the cast include Brenda Jones, Jordyn Marcoe, Kara Habrock and Maylea Bauers all of Louisville; Cynthia Sheldon, Jeff Johnston, Kabrianna Mumford, Tim Sorensen, Jill McLaughlin and Lizzy Pegler all of Elmwood; Eileen Moser, Kevin Colbert and Jean Colbert all of Weeping Water; Lucy Myrtue of Murray; and Katie Schmitt of Murdock
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.
Pictured: Front Row from L to R, Abigail Raasch, Jenniger Gilg, Kabrianna Mumford. Back Row, Matt Bailey, Samantha Colbert, Luke Heidbrink, Anna Schoettger and Jordyn Marcoe.
Helpful Hints
July 4 celebrations can be a lot of fun, but you also need to be mindful of your safety. Fireworks can be dangerous and should only be handled by professionals. According to Prevent Blindness America, from 1980-1994, fireworks accounted for 29 fires, 65 explosions, and 114 deaths. And, almost half of the injured are children ages 19 years old and under.
1. CHILDREN SHOULD NOT HANDLE FIREWORKS-NEVER LET CHILDREN HANDLE, PLAY WITH, OR LIGHT ANY FIREWORKS. The fireworks are great family fun, but they burn very hot and are intended for adults only.
2. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL WITH FIREWORKS-Fireworks must be used only by individuals who act in a responsible manner and who are not under the influence.
3. FOLLOW THE LAWS; USE COMMON SENSE-Read all directions, cautions, labels, and warnings on each individual firework item to understand the product performance and hazards associated with the use of the item.
4. USE FIREWORKS ON A HARD SURFACE-Always light fireworks on a hard, flat, and level surface to insure the stability of the items.
5. USE IN A CLEAR, OPEN AREA-Always keep the audience (and particularly children) a safe distance away from the shooting site. A minimum clear radius of 30 feet for fountains and other ground based items and 100 yards for any aerial product is recommended
6. KEEP CLEAR OF THE FIREWORKS-Never put your head or any part of your body over the top of any firework. Never look into a tube to check on the firework item. Never hold a lighted firework item in your hand. Keep as far from the firework item as possible when lighting.
7. USE CARE IN LIGHTING THE FIREWORKS.
Always light fireworks products with punk, a flare, or an extended butane lighting device so you can keep as far from the firework as possible. Use a flashlight so the fuse can be easily seen; never use a lantern or other flame producing device for illumination.
8. ONE AT A TIME-Light only one firework item at a time.
9. DON'T USE MALFUNCTIONING OR "DUD" ITEMS-Never attempt to re light, alter, or fix any "dud" firework item. If a firework item fails to ignite, let it stand for at least five minutes, then immerse it in water.
10. HAVE WATER CLOSE BY-Have an accessible fire extinguisher, water supply, hose, or bucket of water nearby for emergencies. Have one individual assigned as the fireman who will be alert and ready with a water source.
11. WINDY CONDITIONS-Be cautious of lighting any fireworks during strong wind conditions.
12. USE CARE IN HANDLING FIREWORKS-Do not carry fireworks in your pocket or on your person. Never smoke when handling fireworks.
Website of the Week
www.allmyfaves.com
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
