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Murdock Newsletter
July 4, 2007
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July 4-Happy 4th of July!!
July 9-13-Vacation Bible School at Trinity Lutheran Church from 6:30-8:15 pm
September 8-Elmwood-Murdock Great Bike Race
The Elmwood-Murdock Knights basketball team gets an early jump on the game.
Nick Beebee says, “It’s that time of summer and Elmwood-Murdock is playing in a summer league up in Omaha at UNO (University of Nebraska at Omaha). E-M participates in this every year to find out what they need to work on and see who’s going to be playing when the season roles around. E-M is returning three starters and is looking for two more to step up. Coach Dave Novak takes the team up to Omaha every Tuesday night to play.”
Nick Beebee “32” walks away after he gets a foul called on him
Tyler Schmale (right) brings down a strong rebound and later scores.
Left to right-Josh Vice, Jon Luetchens, Nick Beebee, Travis Brewer, Kevin Zoz, Alex Ulmer, Tyler Schmale, Trent Schrader, and Adam Zobel are all happy and tired after their two wins last Tuesday against Ashland and rival Louisville.
Elmwood-Murdock Band Gets Ready for the 4th of July Parade
Band camp was held last Tuesday and Thursday in preparation for the upcoming Independence Day Parade. Band members worked hard for three hours each night. For some, this was only review and an opportunity to sharpen skills they’ve already learned. For others, it was a brand new encounter.
Lauren Bowman experienced the marching routine for the very first time. She says, “Getting ready for the 4th of July parade in Murdock was a lot of fun. Going into 7th grade and not knowing what to do, I learned a lot of new things. Like how to hold my instrument. Also, seeing some of my friends from school was nice too. Mr. Hanson was very nice. He helped us when we needed it, and he kept telling the upper classman to help the younger classman. We learned how to turn, what to do on certain whistles or calls, and we learned two new songs. I would definitely go to band camp again. It was a lot of fun!”
Right hand guards, Victoria Rosenbloom, Shayna Dwyer, and Alyssa Brown signal song number one will be played by holding up their hands with one finger.
Front row flute players, Jill McClaughlin, Lauren Bowman, Taren Stander, Katie Schmidt, (2nd row) Paige Tuttle, Shannon Ronhovde, Jordan Bowman, Cheyenne Smith, Mitchell Ahlers, “check their spacing” as ordered by band director, Michael Hanson.
Flag Line members Lyndsey Hrabik, Ashley Beyer, Teresa Fritz, Staci Ronhovde, and Alli Kuhlman run through their routine.
Vacation Bible School!
Trinity Lutheran will hold VBS July 9-13 from 6:30-8:15 p.m. for preschool through 6th grade. The church is located at 310th and Church Road. To register your child, please call Pastor Kuhlman at 867-2916.
Inspiration
There are three things in life that, once gone, never come back -
1. Time
2. Words
3. Opportunity ,
Three things in life that can destroy a person -
1. Anger
2. Pride
3. Unforgiveness,
Three things in life that you should never lose-
1. Hope
2. Peace
3. Honesty,
Three things in life that are most valuable -
1. Love
2. Family and Friends
3. Kindness,
Three things in life that are never certain -
1. Fortune
2. Success
3. Dreams,
Three things that make a person -
1. Commitment
2. Sincerity
3. Hard work,
Three things that are truly constant -
Father - Son - Holy Spirit.
I ask the Lord to bless you, as I pray for you today; to guide you and protect you, as you go along your way. God's love is always with you, God's promises are true. And when you give God all your cares, you know He will see you through.
Website of the Week
www.NebraskaCommunityWebsites.com
Visit surrounding community sites!
What’s Happening Around Our Community
Louisville
B.U.I. L.D. is marching on! - Third Annual Last Hot Sunday in July!!!
Auto/Truck Show- N -Shine
Main Street, Louisville
Sunday, July 29th
Noon - 4:00
No fees, No classes, No judging or trophies
JUST MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN
Register at 11:00 a.m. on Main Street or on line
Click Here: http://www.louisvillenebraska.com/events/
DASH PLAQUES FOR FIRST 50 ENTRIES
DJ sponsored by Main Street Cafe
ART CARS ON DISPLAY
Main Street Businesses open
Shop, Eat, Drink and Relax
Questions? Call Nancy 402-234-3715 or Dee 402-234-7705
Weeping Water
The Red Cross Blood Drive will be in Weeping Water on Thursday, July 5th (date change) at the Methodist Church from 1:00 to 6:30 pm. To schedule an appointment call Barb at 267-7375 (Day) or 267-5318 (Evening)
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.
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
