Elmwood Nebraska News - January 20, 2021

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Board Meeting TONIGHT

Wednesday, January 20, 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.

Next board meeting February 3rd

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

   Don't forget to send me your news 

Village Updates

As part of my 2021 resolution, I promise to do a better job of highlighting official Elmwood Village Board news and updates. There is an active Elmwood-Murdock Facebook page and it is apparent many people don't know how to find the Village Board minutes, when the board meetings are held and how they can participate in the direction of the business and economic growth in Elmwood. 

Board meetings are open to the public and held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at the new Village Board office located at the Learning Center on the south side of town.  They are held in the Roberts Rule, Parliamentary style of format. Official agendas are posted the day before at the Post Office, Gas Station, and the Village Office. Prior to the 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. 

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.

Board meetings are a  part of public record. You can view them here, or visit the Village office.  

Utility Bills

As of January 2021, the Village of Elmwood requests that all utility bills be deposited in the new dropbox. The village would like everyone to discontinue using the box at the old office

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 

The Elmwood Library is open. Regular hours with just a few adjustments for social distancing.

Easy Library Links

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

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

 NebraskAccess

Use your card # and the PIN number (streeter) to see available titles online.

It's easy to get a library card and borrowing electronic books can be done on your tablet or Kindle. Anyone can be a library member. Even if you live in another town or state. t's only $10/year!

Access digital media! Audiobooks, eBooks, magazines!

 Spread the word about the Elmwood Public Library!

 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.

To learn more about the program and find Little Free Pantry in your area visit their WEBSITE

The Elmwood Christian Church Christian Women's Fellowship group would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of Operation Santa this year.

Whether you shopped at the Second Sunday event, dropped your change or a donation in the jar at the thrift store, or took a tag from the tree and shopped, we are so appreciative of your kindness and generosity. Many children in the Elmwood and Murdock communities were able to have a very Merry Christmas.

Thank you all again!"

The wellness committee with the United Methodist Church is raising money for a new park drinking fountain (the current drinking fountain is out of order) and park bike pump!!!

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

Elmwood St. Paul UMC Cass County Food Bank

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

They have a new space at the previous Village Board building!

Parking is improved and there is now more space and room for freezers, food storage, and a permanent distribution site. Please let people know about the new location who could use this service.

Let's make your New Years Resolution is to find just ONE thing positive in Elmwood and SHARE it with others.

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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