Elmwood Nebraska News - October 20, 2021

 Village Office  Cass County News  

I received the following unsolicited story about Jeff Clymer and how through just being small town friendly helped make an anniversary even more special. 

Jeff is the epitome of what small town family hospitality and others helping each other out is all about. He is a busy man I could tell right off the bat, yet he was looking out for his neighbors and trying to find ways to help even while he was working. If it wasn’t for him taking the extra step to stop and talk with us, my boy would have never been able to help Chuck and Jan. I see that you just had some good neighbor awards but he deserves an honorable mention.

The story is we were in the park in Elmwood doing our thing (metal detecting) and Jeff, who was mowing, comes over to us.

Making some small talk and inquiring about our hobby and abilities. Meantime he gets a few calls on his phone. We continue to talk and find out we have a few people in common. He tells us this man Chuck had lost his wedding ring awhile ago and they have searched and searched for it using the tools they had available. Jan had even combed the ground with her fingers hoping to find it.

Jeff realized we weren’t from Elmwood but Bennet and he wondered if we would come back and maybe help look. When he said it’s there 67th tomorrow I didn’t hesitate but I asked where Chuck and Jan lived and he pointed across the street a block. I said let’s go now, he rode his mower over there, introduced us and then continued to do his work. Jan begun to tell us the story how Chuck lost his ring, she found it the first time but the next day they realized it was lost again.

We started to do a systematic detect of the yard, Jan was a blast, she would perk up anytime we got a hit in the yard and dug something, she would laugh sometimes at what we found and sometimes in amazement that was in the yard. I kept asking her questions as to Chucks activity that day as I searched areas he would maybe have gone.

While I was between the bird feeder and tree swing my boy said dad I found the ring, it was in the corner between the 4x4 fence post and the fence 1/2” under the dirt: Jan said are you kidding me. Nelson holding it up said here you go.

Tears of joy thanked my son , something he won’t fully understand for some time but later on the way home he said that was the best find even though it’s not in his collection. He has an impressive collection for only being 11 years old.

As we were leaving the house some people were putting up some happy anniversary signs in the yard. What a great town celebration for them.

When Jan gave Chuck the ring he was delighted as he put it on his finger then immediately took it off and gave it to her and said you better keep track of it for me so I don’t lose it. They are going to get it resized. 

I don’t know if Jeff told you that we are looking for more challenges. If anyone has lost something, maybe rumor of something being lost on their place or would like to give us permission to metal detect their place we would like to talk. 402-580-6933 thx Rob Lyman

Local Pumpkin Patch

Don't forget to stop by the Oerhlerking Punkin Patch for your fall pumpkins, gourds, and decorations. 

Harvest 2021

Harvest is in full swing and it's even more important to be careful while driving on the roads and highways. Combines and lead/follow cars are moving equipment, trucks, and combines. Let's make this a safe harvest. 

As always payment is based on the honor system. 

Mandatory Water Rationing

Please read below and follow the odd/even days for watering. There is a $50.00 fine for not watering on your scheduled days.

As you know the quarter auction is fast approaching!

There is a ton of interest so I suggest you get your tickets ahead of time to make sure there is a spot for you! There are only so many that can fit in the Quonset so plan ahead!

Did you hear it is Mexican themed night? They will be selling nachos, loaded nachos, guacamole, chips and salsa and pulled pork sandwich or nacho. And Margaritas!!!
No outside drinks allowed but you can bring your own snacks.

For Tickets or more information contact myself Dawn Tyrrell chaiteaandmore@gmail.com ,

Karla Snoozy (402)304-5766; karla4kay@yahoo.com or

Elisa Wiemer (402)560-6995; elisawiemer@gmail.com.
Let's help the Elmwood Community Center get a new refrigerator!! And let's have us some fun!!

Send your updates, announcements, and photos of the events, at editor@elmwoodnebraska.com  

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If you liked Downton Abbey, you may like this new series by Susie Murphy. A Matter of Class (Books 1-3 in one volume) follows Irish tenants, their upper-class English landlords, and two star-crossed lovers. With the odds against them, will Bridget and Cormac’s attachment blossom into something more?

For young readers, we have a series of 3 books about Narwahl and Jelly. Winner of the Will Eisner Award, these books look like comics but have a very fun (and often silly) story behind them. Very popular with 1-3rd graders!

The movie, “Jojo Rabbit” won the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar in 2019 for its treatment of this youth fiction novel. Caging Skies follows Johannes, an avid member of the Hitler youth who idolizes the Nazi leader. To his horror, he discovers that his parents are hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic. What will war’s end mean to him and Elsa?

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is one that we’ve heard a lot about and are excited to offer our patrons. The new Pack Horse Library service of the 1930s finds librarian Cussy Mary Carter battling treacherous roads and social prejudices while she distributes literature in some of the poorest and most remote areas of Kentucky.

Elmwood Library Hours

Monday:  3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday:  2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Wednesday:  2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday:  10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday:  10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Easy Library Links

Online Card Catalog https://elmwoodpubliclibrary.follettdestiny.com/ 

Libby Library App https://help.libbyapp.com/index.htm  

In coordination with St Paul Methodist Church, United Methodist Health Fund, Hutchinson, Kansas, and Bits & Pieces five bicycles are available to check out (just like a library book) and ride around town, to the park, or on the trail. 

• To check out a bike, you must sign a waiver. General bike share program rules-
  must show a drivers license at check out
• 12-17 can rent bikes with a parent at check out. Parents take full responsibility and sign a waiver for their child.
• The bike is due back by the next Bits and Pieces business day. Plans are in the works to get a key dropbox. (Stay tuned.)
• The condition of the bike is checked at check out and when it is checked back in
  when you check out a bike you are responsible for the bike. Any damage will result in a fee.
  failure to return the bike by the due date will result in the suspension of your ability to check out bikes.
• No holds/reservations on bikes will be allowed
• We do not provide helmets. You can bring your own helmet to use while riding the bike.
• Have fun!!!!

Funding for this project was provided in part by the United Methodist Health Fund, Hutchinson, Kansas.💗 About 30 people attended the official ribbon cutting on April 12th and I was even the first person to check out a bike. It's easy and once you are registered you just add the next date and time to the notebook. 

 Elmwood St. Paul UMC Cass County Food Bank

There is a new location for the Cass County Food Bank.

The Food Bank has moved to the previous Village Office location. 

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Village Updates

  Village Board Meeting

Board meetings are open to the public and are held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.

The meetings are held at the new Village Board office located at the Learning Center on the south side of town. 

Official agendas are posted the day before at the Post Office, Gas Station, and Village Office. Prior to the posting of the agenda, meeting items can be added to the meeting. At the end of each meeting is a Public Comment Section. Attendees have three minutes to speak about anything at this time. Further discussion on the topic can then be added to the next board meeting.  

The agenda is posted at the Elmwood C-Store, the post office, and the Village office.

Minutes can be viewed at the Village office or can be found online.

ELMWOOD VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES

Wouldn't it be amazing if the board meetings were FULL every time? This is your opportunity to be involved, be "in the know" and learn how to influence how your community grows, how improvements can be made, and how you can participate in the steps needed to MAKE IT HAPPEN.

Village Office Hours

Monday 8:00 - Noon

Tuesday 8:00 - Noon & 12:30 -4:30

Wednesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday 8:00 - Noon & 12:30 -4:30

Friday CLOSED 

Take It Or Leave It Pantry

The free pantry is here to serve our community. It is for neighbors helping neighbors. Take what you need or leave what you can.

Elmwood #LittleFreePantry

The Little Free Pantry is located between Hufstader Chiropractor, the Elmwood Meat Market, and the Village Hall.  

Online services are available on their Facebook page.

Elmwood Christian Church

Come on in at 9:30 am for some socializing and catching up. Service starts at 10:00 am

We are currently serving hard ice cream in dishes.
we have 8 different flavors to choose from.

Elmwood C Store
402-994-3305

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Area News    

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Come on over and take a spin on our dance floor or just sit back and enjoy the music!

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 Louisville Food Pantry

OPEN: every Thursday, 6:00-7:00 pm
LOCATION: 304 Main Street, Louisville

Please come and pick up what you need for your household or a friend’s.
We have canned goods, boxed meals, breakfast items, frozen meats, bread, eggs, baking ingredients, cleaning supplies, personal care items, diapers, and wipes. 

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