Elmwood Nebraska News - September 1, 2021

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EDITOR VACATION

From September 5th -14th I will be out of town on vacation.

If you would like something added to the newsletters for the next two weeks please email them to me at editor@elmwoodnebraska.com by this Friday and I will schedule the weekly news in advance. 

I didn't realize until today I have not missed a weekly edition in over four years and it will seem strange to do so now. There may be an issue missing if I do not receive updates. 

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  

As a mark of respect for the U.S. service members and other victims killed in the terrorist attack on August 26, 2021, in Kabul, Afghanistan, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, August 30, 2021.  

ALVO Firehouse Bell

I received this inquiry and if you know any other information please send me an email at editor@elmwoodnebraska.com 

I am researching an old bell, that used to sit in front of a barbershop in Alvo, NE.  My understanding is that it had come from a firehouse in a nearby town.

So do you know anyone in your town that may remember such a bell having hung in your firehouse there?  And what may have happened to it or how it came to be in Alvo?  This would have been back in the 1960s.  

Thank you for your attention to this.

Adele Voss

 Elmwood Farmers Market

The Modern Waffle brought even more people to the Farmers Market and many who had not been this season. Peaches were in season and this face says it all! Moose's Mad Fresh and Brandemic bakery were back along with our regular vendors. It was a busy morning. Thank you to all our customers. 

 

Saturdays from now until October

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!

Just about every kind of vegetable was available from potatoes to cauliflower. 

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

We are back with our annual Fall 5K Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser.
This year we have the option to have an IN-PERSON Run!

September 4th, 8 am

 Bess Streeter Aldrich Park in Elmwood.

The virtual run will still be an option and you can do that anytime during the month of September!
$25 to sign up
Below is the link to register today!
https://runsignup.com/Race/NE/Elmwood/ElmwoodRescue5KRunWalk

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. 

 NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

 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.

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)!

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

   Don't forget to send me your news 

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.

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

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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 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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KCCB Annual Membership Drive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Piano Duo: Music by Women Concert Celebrates Composers

WAYNE, Neb. (Aug. 30, 2021) – Musical compositions for two pianos are rare. Two-piano works by female composers are even more uncommon. The Wayne State College concert Piano Duo: Music by Women pays tribute to gifted female composers on Monday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Ley Theatre. Featured pianists include Dr. Angela Miller-Niles, professor of piano and department chair, and Shelly Armstrong, WSC staff accompanist.

The concert is free and open to the public and will also be live-streamed. To view the live stream, go to www.wsc.edu/watch-live. The program is accessible by selecting the event from the Music Events list at www.wsc.edu/music.

“Compositions for two pianos have always sparked my interest,” explains Dr. Miller-Niles. “Through research, I uncovered masterful compositions by women which simply haven’t been heard enough. This concert brings some of these little-known gems to light.”

Repertoire includes Fantasia on Waltzing Matilda by Miriam Hyde (Australian, 1913-2015), Danza a media noche by Dana Suesse (American, 1911-1987), and Piano Concerto no. 1 by Zara Levina (Soviet/Jewish, 1906-1976). Hyde’s composition is an exuberant production colored by the well-known tune Waltzing Matilda. Suesse is often called the female George Gershwin. Translated as “dance at midnight,” her work is a rumba for two pianos, with four hands. The Levina selection is a kaleidoscopic journey of powerful, sweeping chords; supple, expressive runs; and sharp, lyrical rhythms.

For more information, contact the WSC Department of Music at (402) 375-7359.

Wayne State College, a leading, public four-year college in northeast Nebraska, is a proud member of the Nebraska State College System.

BECOME A MEMBER >> 

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