Elmwood News - January 8, 2020

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What Does 2020 Look Like to You?

January is the perfect time to review what you did last year and make the changes you want to make for the upcoming year. It shouldn't surprise anymore but it's really amazing how vibrant and active our Elmwood community is on a monthly and weekly basis.

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2019 in Review

Renaming of the Elmwood Park
Installation of the Mommy & Me Swings
Yoga in the Park
Monthly Community Dinners at the Community Center
Addition of park gazebo
Added Make and Take classes by My Thairapist
Workshops at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House
Increased library participation
String Beans in the Park
Food Trucks in the Park
Running/Walking Club
Line Dancing at the Quonset
Visit from State Government Representatives
Tai Chi at the Community Center
Added vendors/visitors at the Farmers Market
Addition of Junk in the Trunk at the park
More visitors to the Bess Streeter Aldrich House
Town Car Show
Music & Entertainment at the Quonset
Halloween Spook House
Holiday Extravaganza
Educational presentations by local experts

What Else Would You Like to See?

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So what are my New Years Resolutions for the weekly news?

1. I promise to do a better job of updating the calendar. But for this, I need your help. If your organization, club or business is hosting an event let me know. It's easy just email editor@elmwoodnebraska.com

2. I promise to have the links to the town board minutes linked in the newsletter. A new regular section (board members, need your help here.)

BitNPieces

Open THIS Sunday 1:00 -4:00 pm

75% proceeds to benefit

Elmwood-Murdock One-Act Play

Hope to see you there!

Are "Do more thrifting!" and "Support the Fine Arts!" on your list of 2020 resolutions this year?

Well, we have the answer for you!

Come to Bits and Pieces on Sunday, January 12th from 1:00-4:00 pm and shop to your heart's content!

A percentage of the profits will support the Elmwood-Murdock One-Act program!

January Quilting Meeting

Monday, Jan 13th, 5:30 pm

At the Community Center

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Optional Group Project

Mickie Clements and Peggy Clements are leading this at our upcoming quilting meeting. It’s an awesome organization that provides quilts to veterans.

For our first meeting, we will be working on a project for the Quilts of Valor. Check out govf.org for more information on the mission. We will make a quilt for a veteran. "The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor."

Please bring red, white, and/or blue fabric of any type and size. It can even have patterns.

Items to bring to the meeting
1.Fabric to donate-info listed above
2. Your mat, rotary cutter, and ruler

*** if you do not want to participate, please bring your own project to work on.

New Elmwood Book Club

Elmwood is full of book lovers and the first book club reading is Enslaved by Ducks.

It sounds like a lot of fun and who hasn't been taken over by a project only to have it grow out of control?

Ten books are being ordered for the first meeting on January 27th at 6:30 pm

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Elmwood-Murdock Walking and Running Club

January mile/step challenge with the Elmwood/Murdock walking/running/biking group during the month of January.

You can use the Facebook page to encourage each other and stay motivated.

You can record steps or miles walk or ran-they enter their own goal on a team spreadsheet within the Facebook page. Over 100 people have joined the Facebook group so there is interest in all ages. What a great way to get healthy and stay healthy.

Learn How to Read Nutritional Labels
Sunday, January 26, 2020
1:00 - 3:00 pm
United Methodist Church
212 East E St, Elmwood

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Ever wondered how to decipher the nutritional labels on food packaging?
The Wellness Committee with the United Methodist Church is hosting a FREE community event about decoding nutrition labels!

Ever glanced at a nutrition label not sure what to even look for? Are you looking at the calories and fat, and that’s it?

There is so much important information that can be found on the nutrition label that you may be missing if you don’t know what to look for. Join Kelly Nuño, Nutritional Therapist, to learn all of the useful information that you SHOULD be looking for before buying your food!

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It's easy to get a library card and borrowing electronic books can be done on your tablet or Kindle. It's an easier process. Anyone can be a library member. Even if you live in another town or state. Did you grow up here and want access to thousands of free books.

It's just $10.00. Really. When you are visiting stop by and find out how to become a member.

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Visit the Overdrive website for more information on checking out electronic books and media.
www.help.overdrive.com

Library hours

Monday 3- 8pm

Tuesday 2-6 pm

Wednesday 2 pm -6 pm

Thursday 10 am - 2 pm

Saturday 10 am - 2 pm

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STUDENT OF THE WEEK

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TYLER MARLATT
ELMWOOD MURDOCK HIGH SCHOOL

This week our Student of the Week Winner is Tyler Marlatt. He is a senior at Elmwood Murdock High School. His activities include football, basketball, track, FBLA, and student council. He is the son of Randy and Susan Marlatt.

He was nominated for these reasons:
He is a leader through his actions more than his words
He has been a positive role model both in and out of the classroom
He is kind, considerate, and respectful
He is a student I truly trust and admire

Tyler, Randy, and Susan are invited to stop by either of our clinics in Plattsmouth or Louisville, call (402.234.3333) or email (dan@wittephysicaltherapy.com) to their Witte Physical Therapy t-shirts or water bottles!

Our next Student of the Week winner will be announced on January 15th.

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You can even follow them on Twitter at EMKnightsSchool

NEW ELMWOOD-MURDOCK SCHOOL WEBSITE

Check out the calendar on the Elmwood Website

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St. Paul United Methodist Church

400 West G Street

Elmwood, NE 68349

Sunday School (Sept.-May) 9:30 a.m.

Worship Services 10:35 a.m.

During the weekdays, Son-Shine Child Care Center partners with the church for

daycare of 6-week-old infants to school-age children.

The daycare phone is 402-994-2384.

The church is involved in the

Cass County Food Pantry,

The BackPack Program,

Joint Vacation Bible School and other community activities.

Pastor Michelle Chesnut

Cell Phone 402-314-7988 Church Phone: 402-994-6735

E-mail: stpaulelmwood@gmail.com

Website: elmwoodmurdockumc.com

ElmwoodNE Community Center

Monthly Community Meal

RENT the Community Center

Having a baby shower, family reunion or large family dinner?

You can have your party and STILL keep your house clean.

Only $75.00 for four to 6 hours.

Call 402-994-2145 for more details and to set your date.

Morning Coffee Bar 8:00 am

Coffee, Tea, Milk

(Milk available, please ask the cook)
Free will offering - suggested $1.00

Noon Meals (Eat in or Take-out) $5.00

Please call by 9:30 am to reserve

402-994-2145

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Short Story Contest

Generate a fictional short story that is written in the wholesome spirit displayed by Bess Streeter Aldrich in her works while incorporating a theme that focuses on Nebraska’s family life, economy, history, cultural diversity, and/or geography (past, present, and/or future). Writers are encouraged to focus on historical and/or realistic topics. This year the Aldrich Foundation is paying tribute to Mrs. Aldrich’s book Spring Came on Forever and it would be an excellent resource.

Adult: 1st Prize $100; 2nd Prize $50; 3rd Prize $25

High School (Grades 9-12): 1st Prize $50; 2nd Prize $25; 3rd Prize $15

Middle School (Grades 6-8): 1st Prize $50; 2nd Prize $25; 3rd Prize $15

Intermediate School (Grades 3-5): 1st Prize $25; 2nd Prize $15; 3rd Prize $10

*Schools are limited to 15 submissions per teacher. Family members of the Aldrich Foundation Board are not eligible.

Length: 1,000 to 2,000 words (there is no minimum word requirement for the Intermediate Category)

Submit your story here on the easy online form. The deadline is midnight February 17, 2020. Winners will be announced in April 2020

Book Cover Competition

The Bess Streeter Aldrich book The Cutters is going into a reprint and needs a refreshed cover. Are you graphically creative? Then your art and work can be featured as a book cover.

Here are some of the guidelines below and if you would like to see more visit their Facebook page or email me at editor@elmwoodnebraska.com for complete rules and guidelines.

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Deadline is midnight February 17, 2020

New 1950's Exhibit is currently available for viewing at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum

Wed, Thurs, Sat, & Sundays

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Also available for scheduled tours.

(click here or on the banner above to find the monthly calendar for the month)

When your group or club meets for an event, take some photos and send them to me with a summary of what was happening and I'll post them here in the Elmwood Newsletter.

Readers want to see involvement in and around our village. It not only helps to promote our town, but it could create interest in joining your group.

Be sure to check the calendar to the right for upcoming events, also.

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

Elmwood #LittleFreePantry

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

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Don't forget to send me your news

There are things happening. Who is in the news, who is making the news? This is what I need for the upcoming year

SEND NEWS and PHOTOS to editor@elmwoodnebraska.com

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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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Cornhusker Country Music Theater

SUPPORT SMALL TOWNS' EVENTS and bring the family for an affordable, fun night of LIVE music!
You can try out our new dance floor or just sit back and enjoy the music in vintage theater seating!

Coming up:

Sunday, January 12

Monthly Jam Session ~ Bring your instrument, voice, or both and join us for some informal jamming fun!
Saturday, January 25

Country/Rockabilly/Bluegrass band, the Midnight Wanderers, take the stage at 7:30!

https://www.facebook.com/theMidnightWanderers/

Admission to shows is only $4 for those over 13 years old. Younger kids admitted FREE!

Check back often for more updates!

Call, 1-800-480-8797, ext. 211, to hear schedule or email cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com for more information.

Like us on Facebook @ Cornhusker Country Music Theater!

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