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Elmwood "Pie Ride" Bike Ride

The first PIE Ride was a roaring success. Over 80 pieces of pie flew off the tables in less than two hours. and the Quonset was very busy with cyclists. 

The Elmwood Pie Ride 1st and 3rd Thursday in ​June, July, August
Join our Facebook group for themes and specials!

An unstructured ride to Elmwood, Nebraska to enjoy some PIE

That is delicious slices of Pizza Pie and Dessert Pie! Dates: June 17, July 1, 15, Aug 5,19.
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​Route: .Suggest start in Eagle or Wabash and riding the MoPac to Elmwood.

Pizza by the Slice, 5 pm - 9 pm
The Quonset Bar and Grill has drinks on sale, pizza by the slice, and a full menu.
Elmwood Convenience Store sells pizza slices plus grab and go items

DELICIOUS Dessert Pie, 5pm - 8pm
Civic groups will sell dessert pie slices in the park.
Services:
The Bess Streeter Aldrich Park has parking, restrooms, and a playground.

Memorial Day 

On behalf of the entire American Legion Post 247 family, our Legionnaires, Auxiliary ladies, and Sons of the Legion (S.A.L) thank you to everyone who came out for the Memorial Day Services at the Elmwood Cemetery this year.

 It was an honor to have Dwight Clements present to raise the flag to help commemorate his 75th continuous year as a Legion member of Post 247.

He was assisted by his sons Greg, Rick, and Rob, who are all members of the S.A.L. Dwight celebrated his 101st birthday this year, as is Post 247 – chartered in 1920.

A special thank you to our participants: Rev. Dr. James McReynolds for his very touching and meaningful Invocation and Benediction; Odin Janssen, age 8, who made a return appearance to lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance; guest speaker, Mike Reimers from Central City, for his words expressing the true meaning of Memorial Day. Mike is a former American Legion Department Commander for the State of Nebraska; Rylee Hogue, a recent E-M graduate and 2020 Girls State Selectee, who once again shared her vocal talents; Bailey Frahm, 2021 Girls State Selectee, who read the traditional General Logan’s Order No. 11; Gus Pope, another recent E-M graduate and the 2020 Boys State Selectee. Gus read the Gettysburg Address.

Three members of Post 247, Boyd Clements, Gordon Lannin, and Robert “Bob” Chapman, who had passed away since our last service was transferred to Post Everlasting, a Legion tradition, with certificates presented to family members.

Brent Hardin, Plattsmouth Journal, once again did a great article for the paper covering our event. You can see it and pictures at the Plattsmouth Journal Facebook page:

We are proud to carry on this tradition started by the Civil War Veterans who settled this area in the late 1880s. See you next year – Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022.

Bonnie Brewer

Commander

American Legion Post 247

 

Senator Rob Clements Update 6-7-2021

The Nebraska Legislature adjourned the 2021 Session early on May 27. A call for a special session this fall will take place to address redistricting, which could not be done during the regular session due to the delay of the federal government getting the information out to the states. Again, I would like to update you on other legislation that passed this session.

A bill dealing with rural broadband availability, LB 388, passed with a unanimous 49-0 vote. It creates the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act, providing $40 million dollars over the next two years to fund grants to unserved and underserved areas around the state to improve high-speed broadband internet service.

Intended to increase demand for Nebraska food products, LB 396, creates a Farm-to-School Program. The program will provide locally grown and minimally processed food to elementary and secondary school students. Additionally, it provides hands-on learning opportunities such as farm visits, school gardening, cooking demonstrations, and composting programs.

LB 644 requires counties, cities, school districts, and community colleges to hold a joint public hearing to pass a resolution or ordinance when the property tax asking grows over two percent. It requires notification by postcard to the affected taxpayers by the political subdivision seeking to increase their property tax request.

Finally, regarding telehealth, LB 400 changes telehealth laws in Nebraska. It allows patients to provide verbal consent during an initial telehealth visit, instead of previously having to first provide written consent before receiving treatment. With the new verbal consent standard, written consent is required within 10 days. Moreover, LB 487 prohibits medical insurance companies from charging higher rates for using telehealth services.

Feel free to contact me or my staff for assistance, information, or questions on issues.
You may reach me at: Senator Robert Clements, State Capitol Room 1120, Lincoln, NE 68509.
Phone 402­471­2613, Email: rclements@leg.ne.gov.

Elmwood Farmers Market News 

The new theme is shop local, support local. You can buy all your baked goods, coffee, tea, soap, and any gift that you might need for a birthday or special event. 

Saturdays 8:00 - Noon

Saturdays from now until October

Hot coffee, spinach, radishes, lettuce, asparagus, soap, candles, baked goods, crafts....the list just keeps growing. 

 

There is still room for MORE VENDORS - No signup, no fee, no mandatory number of times to set up. Just bring your tables and join us!

Join our Elmwood Market Vendor group here for more details or contact Dawn via email 

Bike Share in Elmwood Nebraska

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. 

New Summer Hours

Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun

1:00 - 4:00 pm

The Bess Streeter Aldrich House started its new summer (extended hours) today. 

We can also schedule a private tour on different days for groups of five or more.

This 1925 flapper-style wedding dress gets front room attention because it, like the Aldrich House, is about to celebrate it's 100th birthday. This dress belonged to Mim Custard's mother (Mildred Hoffman who married Ray) on August 26, 1925, in Chambers, Nebraska.

Our wedding exhibit goes through August 29. Are you responsible for planning a bridal shower? Why not consider hosting it at the Aldrich House which is already beautifully decorated. Check out some of the more than 20 dresses on display (as early as 1867)!

The Bess Streeter Aldrich House is pleased to host Dottie Wolverton who will give a presentation entitled “Tied to My Apron Strings” on Friday, June 4, at 1:30 p.m. Considered essential kitchen apparel, the look, and functionality of the apron has changed over the decades. Dottie will bring many of her extensive collections to show.

Designed as a garden event, the program may be moved inside or to the nearby learning center in case of inclement weather. Please pre-register with the director at aldrichfoundation@gmail.com. The cost is $5 and includes admission to the Wedding Exhibit at the Aldrich House. 

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. 

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

   Don't forget to send me your news 

Village Updates

Board meetings are open to the public and 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.  

Next Board Meeting 

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

 7:00 pm

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.

As of January 2021, the Village of Elmwood requests that all utility bills be deposited in the new dropbox. 

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.

Here are some ideas that may be useful:

• Pasta
• Spaghetti sauce
• Canned soup
• Granola bars and snacks
• Fruit snacks
• Dry soup mixes
• Canned meat (chicken, tuna etc)
• Boxed prepared meal kits (hamburger helper etc) 

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

Virtual Sunday Services via Zoom. Stay in touch with your congregational members.

Come on in at 9:30 am for some socializing and catching up.

Service starts at 10:00 am

Even if they are subscribed to the local Stay in the Elmwood-Murdock Group, Facebook does not show ALL the content and you might miss out. 

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    

LOVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY 7:30
Nomads Bar + Kitchen Nehawka
Never a cover. Amazing outdoor oasis stage.

LIVE MUSIC!!!
Do you miss watching live music as much as we miss playing?
Here's your chance to Rock Out with Katie Kaboom in a fun and high-energy outdoor venue.
Hope to see you all there!

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 Louisville Food Pantry

OPEN: every Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm
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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