Elmwood News - September 16, 2020

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Village Board Meeting

The next Village Board Meeting will be held September 16th, 7:00 pm 

There is plenty of room the NEW board room. If you haven't attended a Village Board meeting lately this is a great chance to see the new Village office and an introduction to the newest asset to Elmwood.

Thank you to Mark and Melissa Spracklin for the welcoming message in the board meeting room.

Village Clerk

Introducing Moriah Lenz our new Village Clerk. She has been very busy helping to move the Village office to their new location last week. 

New 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 

The Bill dropbox is still located at the old location but will eventually be moving to the new location. 

New Elmwood Maintenance Manager

Jeff Cymer is the new Village of Elmwood Maintenance manager, he has already sent me photos while he is out doing his job and for that, I am VERY thankful. The future is bright and looking up. Below is his contact information and work hours. If you need anything please feel free to reach out to him. 

1. Jeff Clymer Village of Elmwood Utilities
2. (402) 440-9095 Cell
3. Email address: elmwoodutilities@gmail.com

The position requires me to physically be in town M-F 6:30am/3:00pm (approx) & Sat/Sun an hour each to check the water tower & treatment plant.

Elmwood Learning  & Cultural Center

Business and Commercial Space for rent! These offices are fully furnished and share common space for meetings and a kitchenette area.

The above office is only $400/month, if you know of someone who would like to relocate their office between Omaha and Lincoln this is IDEAL

The second office is slightly larger and has a window. This office space is renting for $600/month.

As New Elmwood Learning and Cultural Center grows it will serve as the following...

• Elmwood Welcome Center
• New Location of Village Board (Just moved in last week!!)
• Business office rental
• Elmwood Museum space - rotating exhibits from the G.A.R Veterans Museum, Bess Streeter Aldrich Museum, Elmwood history
• Genealogy Research Space
• Continuing Learning Center

Just look at this space!! It is a blank palate, but with the vision of the board members from the G.A.R. Veterans Museum and the Bess Streeter Aldrich Museum, it will be spectacular.

Objective: To serve as a learning and cultural arts center for Elmwood while providing long-term preservation of the community’s historical artifacts with special emphasis on the life and works of Bess Streeter Aldrich and the Grand Army of the Republic Veterans’ Hall.

Owners: Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation and American Legion Post #247 (eventually, a community foundation will be formed)

Background: The Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation and G.A.R. Veterans Museum have developed strategies to assure their long-term status in the community. A conversation with architect Rick Hawks about the possible construction of a new building located on the empty lot next to the G.A.R. Hall ultimately resulted in a suggestion to look at the Prairie Solutions Technology building which was purchased in August 2020.

Future Goals for the Building

• Phase I—Raise Funds for the Building, Operating the Existing Building “As Is” with Minimalodifications (Handicap Accessibility)
• Phase II—Develop plans for Renovation of the Storage Space in the Back to Accommodate Exhibits related to Elmwood’s History, Bess Streeter Aldrich, G.A.R. Hall, and a Genealogy Research Space
• Phase III—Eliminate the Back Office and Merge with Existing Board Room to Create Larger Board Room/Classroom (Approximately 20 students at tables and/or 40 students with theater seating)  

The Elmwood Community Center is an independent agency that relies on the income from the lunch crowd, the Monday night out community dinners, occasional facility rentals, and donations from the community to keep the lights on.

During this challenging time of COVID-19, we have continued to provide lunches that have been available for carryout and delivery with most being delivered. We are looking for creative ways to boost our income so we can keep the doors open.

Our Monday Night Out buffet dinners were very popular so we are going to change that up a bit and offer a Monday-To-Go where the meals will be available for carryout or delivery.

We hope you will partake and help the Elmwood Community Center continue to be able to support your community!

The Community Center is now operating at somewhat "normal" capacity. 

The movie Second Hand Lions will be shown on Thursday, September 24th.

This would be a great opportunity for homeschoolers and learn at home families to take a break and visit the Community Center for lunch and a fun movie. 

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

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Join our Facebook group and stay up to date on who will be showcasing their produce, baked goods, and other items. Ask if anyone is bringing apples, pies, pumpkins. 

Harvest Moon Shuffle

The Harvest Moon Shuffle was originally scheduled for Friday the 11th, but due to rain, it was postponed until Sunday at 5 pm. This year's race was run a little differently. There was an option for a virtual race with half of the participants opting for virtual and the other 700 physically running.

The organizers and event sponsor, Pink Gorilla met that afternoon to set up, prepare, and get ready for the race. This even included walking the race route and brush off "rolling walnuts" There is a LOT of behind the scenes activities to make it a successful race. 

The Elmwood Library is open again. 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

Reminder, if you’re leery to go out, but need something to read, try either the Libby or Overdrive app. 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. 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. 

Access digital media! Audiobooks, eBooks, magazines! There's a new library app called, "Libby" to help you with all of your things. Works much easier than OverDrive! Try it out on your phone, computer or other device today!

 Spread the word about the Elmwood Public Library!

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

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

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.

Those who wish to contribute may do so at their discretion when convenient.  If the box if full please bring your items back later. So what should you contribute? During this coronavirus situation, there will be an increased need for healthy snack items for kids. Obviously items like toilet paper, sanitizer may be needed by many. 

Please avoid harsh strong-smelling chemicals that may transfer to food items. 

Here are some ideas that may be useful:

• Pasta
• Canned or boxed pasta (macaroni & cheese is popular)
• Canned soup
• Granola bars
• Fruit snacks
• Dry pasta
• Spaghetti sauce
• 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

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 share with your communities as we are especially in need of Workers in Western Cass.

Linn M Moore
Cass County Election Commissioner
201 Main St
Plattsmouth NE 68048
Ph: 402-296-9309
Fax: 402-296-1001

VOTE! 

The FUTURE is in YOUR POWER!  

IF YOU'RE OVER 18, CLICK EITHER of the NEBRASKA ICONS BELOW to REGISTER TO VOTE!  IT'S YOUR RIGHT!

(Editorial by Patricia Zeigler, Editor, MurrayNebraska.com)

General Election: November 3, 2020

If you have any questions regarding elections, registering to
vote, filing for office, or working as an election worker,
contact the election office at:

201 Main Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048

Call: (402) 296-9309 or email: linnm@cassne.org

Click HERE for an Election Calendar.

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NOW THAT YOU'VE REGISTERED, GET THE FACTS! 

There are really NO EXCUSES for failing to vote.  You have to work that day?  No excuse.  Don't have a babysitter?  No excuse.  You don't want to go out in a crowd?  No excuse.  Do you know that any Nebraska resident who is a LEGALLY REGISTERED VOTER may request an EARLY-VOTING BALLOT APPLICATION, (also known as an 'ABSENTEE' ballot)? You don't even need to have a reason, (or an excuse), for the request! 

One excellent reason for voting by absentee, is the weather.  An ice or snow storm, heavy winds or torrential rains could possibly keep you from physically voting on the actual Election Day.  No worries about that with your mail-in vote either. 

Do you need another good reason for voting by mail? You might get sick and cannot physically go to your polling place.

The following should help you save time:   

• Cass County NE voters may print the Early Voting Ballot Application HERE.  
• OR call your local Election Office and ask for one to be mailed to you.  In Cass County NE, that's 402-296-9309.
• OR in Cass County NE, there is a box located outside the building where you can just pick one up. You may also pick one up at the Election Office inside. 
• The address is 201 Main Street, Plattsmouth, NE, (white building southeast of the flagpole).

Accurately, completely fill out the form.   Include your name, residence address, phone number, mailing address you want the ballot sent to and your signature.  Even if you do the automatic fill-in form online, you still need to SIGN IT after you print it.  Mail it right away or take it to the Cass County NE Election Office and drop it in the box outside on the southwest wall of the building.

 On September 28th ballots will start to be sent out and you should receive yours shortly thereafter.

So get your Early Voting Ballot Application form filled-out now, before the big rush. 

The last day to request an Early Voting Ballot to be mailed to you is October 23rd.

Just do it now.  Election Day will be here before you know it! 

For more information: NEBRASKA SECRETARY of STATE 
https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections/early-voting-0

OR

Cass County NE Voters can also check HERE.

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Next to the Cass County Election Office door you'll see two sets of forms, one on the right for Voter Registration and on the left, the Early Voting Forms.

After they're filled out and signed, you may take them inside, mail them, or drop them in the 'Ballot Box' around the corner of the building, to the right of the big Election Office sign.

CORNHUSKER COUNTRY MUSIC THEATER
211 Main St.
Louisville, NE
68037

$4 SHOW admission for all ages over 13.

FREE admittance for all under 13!

UPCOMING SHOWS:

Located at 211 Main St., Louisville, NE. For more information, call 800-480-8797, ext. 211 or email us at cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com

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