Elmwood Nebraska News - Ocotber 27, 2021

 Village Office  Cass County News  

It's Halloween week and I love seeing all the trick or treaters. So send me your favorite costumes, ghosts and goblins, or just Halloween decorations and I will post them in next weeks newsletter. 

EMMA MEMBERS ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY!

The Elmwood Murdock Merchants Association is pleased to sponsor the Elmwood Holiday Extravaganza again this year. As always the event will be held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 27th. Members of EMMA have the opportunity to purchase ads in the EMMA Holiday Extravaganza newsletter. The newsletter is mailed to a thousand households in the Elmwood and Murdock area and will also be posted in the local online newsletters and social media sites. The newsletter spreads the word about the Holiday Extravaganza by sharing the schedule of events, interesting articles, and ads of area businesses. This is a great opportunity for EMMA members to purchase ads to promote your business. We hope you take advantage of this offer!

ORDER FORMS DUE BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST!

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2021 Holiday Extravaganza Newsletter Advertising Order Form
The Elmwood Murdock Merchants Association (EMMA) is an organized group of local merchants and individuals, working together to promote economic activity and business development in the Elmwood and Murdock community.

EMMA encourages volunteerism and sponsors community events, college scholarships, and community improvement projects. If you would like to be more involved in your community please come to the next meeting.

Still Time to Get Pumpkins!

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. 

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 are allowed but you can bring your own snacks.

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  

   Don't forget to send me your news 

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. 

 NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

Village Updates

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.

  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    

Please invite community members, colleagues, or friends who would have a vested interest in learning about the intersection between behavioral health & tobacco use.

October 28th, 2021

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Register in Advance
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqdu2vqTwqG9Na7WPPpQKQq87yTIQaqLfQ
ZOOM Meeting ID: 817 1477 7017
Passcode: cHnG99

 

 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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