The Sun Theatre is preparing for its summer production of the comedy thriller Let’s Murder Marsha, with Director Lori Long. Long is the long-time high school librarian and one-act director at Gothenburg High School. She’s enjoyed her work with Gothenburg’s students but is stepping out of her comfort zone with an alladult cast for Let’s Murder Marsha.
With Memorial Day coming up, I thought it fitting that we talk a little bit about war this week. My all-time favorite poem wasn’t taught to me in a literature class, it was assigned to me by a history professor at MidAmerica Nazarene University. We were learning about the World Wars and our only assignment for the night was to read Wilfred Owen’s poem, Dulce Et Decorum Est.
Pat Moore of Litchfield has conceded his run for District 7 on the Nebraska State Board of Education and has formally endorsed Elizabeth Tegtmeier of North Platte for the seat. Moore admitted that their positions on the issues have been similar even before he was moved from District 6 to District 7 last October. “Elizabeth already had a strong support base prior to the 2021 redistricting and I am pleased to join in support of her continued run on November 8,” Moore offered. District 7 of the State Board of Education includes 44 counties in western Nebraska.
Gothenburg Public Library’s Summer Reading Club sets sail towards “Oceans of possibilities” on Thursday, May 26th. The Club meets from 1:00-2:00 for those who have completed third through sixth grade. Kindergarten through second grade will dive into the fun from 2:30-3:30. The Club will meet at the regular times on May 26, June 2, 16, 23 and 30.