Elmwood Nebraska News - April 13, 2020

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Check out the calendar and decide which meals you want to order. I was lucky to get the last St. Patricks Day dinner and it was delicious. 

  Students Attend FCCLA State Leadership Conference

Nebraska FCCLA Members Learn About Endless Opportunities at the 2022 State Leadership Conference

Lincoln, Nebraska – Over 1,000 youth members and adult sponsors gathered for the Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference held April 3-5, 2022 at Pinnacle Bank Arena and the Haymarket area in Lincoln. This conference provided students opportunities to hear from the keynote speaker, participate in breakout sessions, compete in STAR Events, be recognized for their work throughout the year, and elect the 2022-2023 State Officer Team. # of students from Name of Chapter attended this year’s conference.

Students began their conference leadership journey on Sunday, April 3, with the Opening General Session led by the 2021-2022 State Officer Team. During this time, members also heard from keynote speaker, EJ Carrion. EJ shared an inspiring message all about “making the jump.” He encouraged members to go after their dreams and not let fear or chance of failure stand in their way.

Throughout the day on Monday, April 4, participants had the opportunity to attend breakout sessions where they learned about balancing their time, pursuing leadership roles, leading with their values, exploring FCCLA opportunities, and much more! The Opportunity Fair also featured over 30 colleges, organizations, and businesses for members to connect with. In addition to the great sessions, students had the opportunity to give back to the Lincoln community through the FCCLA Serves projects. Over 125 students participated in service projects at places such as the Child Advocacy Center, Lincoln Children’s Zoo, and People’s City Mission. Members also had the opportunity to choose from many tour options such as Hudl and the Capitol Building, as well as several other tourist destinations across Lincoln.

Nine Elmwood Murdock students attended the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Lincoln. Five members participated in the STAR Competition, all receiving recognition.

Brooke Goudie – Food Innovations gold medal and State Champion, National Qualifier
Harrison Koehn – Teach and Train gold medal and State Champion, National Qualifier
Dakota Glasshoff – Career Investigation silver medal
Charles Cawley – Event Management silver medal
Michael Hynes – Sports Nutrition bronze medal

Picture key:
EM attendees: back row, left to right are- Kaia Sacco-Rohde, Harrison Koehn, Sophie Frank, Tessa Roberson, Michael Hynes, front row, left to right, Dakota Glasshoff, Charles Cawley, Hannah Petersen, Brooke Goudie

STAR participants: back row, left to right, Harrison Koehn, Brooke Goudie, Michael Hynes, front row, left to right, Dakota Glasshoff, Charles Cawley

State Champions: left to right, Harrison Koehn, Brooke Goudie

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

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 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. 

Bits & Pieces Open Hours 

Monday - CLOSED

Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm

Wednesday 9 am-Noon

Thursday 9 am - 4 pm

Friday  9 am - 5 pm

Saturday 9 am - 4 pm

Sunday - CLOSED 

Funding for this project was provided in part by the United Methodist Health Fund, Hutchinson, Kansas.💗  

Village Updates

Elmwood’s Annual Pet Licensing
The cost is $12.00 per dog or $10.00 if spayed or neutered. The cost is $7.50 per cat or $5.00 if spayed or neutered. You will be required to show a current rabies vaccination certificate, and proof of spaying/neutering. The animal is always to be on a leash. Any dog or cat found running at large with or without licensing may be impounded and a $50.00 fine charged for its return; the second time impounded the fine will be $100.00, and the third time impounded the fine will be $150.00. In addition to the impound fee, the pet owner will be responsible for licensing fees if the pet is found running at large without a license.

Animal Ordinance No. 2016-002 or Municipal Code Book Article 2, Section 3- 201 addresses further rule regarding pets.
The Village of Elmwood would like to remind that if you own a dog or cat, even if they are kept indoors, you are REQUIRED to license them each year.
Fees/applications are due by April 30,2022. A late charge may apply for anything received after that date.
Applications can be found online at elmwoodnebraska.com or at the Village Office during regular business hours.
All dogs/cats over 6 months of age are required to be vaccinated for rabies and licensed. This license tag is to always be worn by the pet.

 EMERGENCY ALERT NOTICE

Elmwood Residents 
Due to changes out of our control to the Emergency Community Alert Text System anyone who was previously subscribed to receive the Emergency texts may have become unsubscribed. 

It has been recommended that if you would like to remain subscribed to please go to the website and resubscribe to ensure you receive the texts.  You will either receive a thank you for subscribing or a message saying you are already subscribed.  

Village of Elmwood website:
https://www.elmwoodnebraska.com/nl/index.php/alerts
Please do this by Friday to ensure you are included in the monthly text.  This system is a great way for the Village to communicate emergency information to its citizens.  With the severe weather season approaching, we want to be sure that everyone is enrolled to receive notices.
If at any time you decide you do not want to receive the texts just text the word STOP and you will be unsubscribed.

-Village Clerk
3/21/2022

   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 - Thursday

8 am - 12:00 pm

1:00 pm  - 4:00 pm

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.  

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

Online services are available on their Facebook page.

Elmwood Christian Church

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    

Cattlemen's Ball Comes to Cass County

Don’t miss out on being part of one of the biggest events to take place in Cass County!
The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska, a charity whose mission is to raise money for cancer research through an annual fundraiser, is taking place at the Cass County Fairgrounds in Weeping Water, Neb., on Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4. The Ball is a completely volunteer-run event, and we need YOUR help to make it a success!

As a volunteer, you'll join us in our goal of raising $2 million for cancer research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha, Neb. From the Art Tent to the General Store, and from wine tastings to the set-up crew, we have a volunteer opportunity right for you! Or, if you're unsure of where you'd best fit, we'll place you in a volunteer role based on need.

And don't fret - we want you to enjoy the event - so we're only asking for a few hours of your time!
Head on over to https://cattlemensball.com/volunteers to learn more and to register to volunteer! We cannot wait to see you there!

REGISTRATION IS EASY!

 1) Register a team* (up to 10 members) to bag the butts in local parks during May 2022. Register below or visit TEAMTobaccoFree.org.

2) Once registration is complete, your team will be contacted
with further instructions.

3) Teams who return their bags of butts will be entered in a
drawing for a grand prize.

*Register by April 15, 2022 to receive free t-shirts.
https://www.teamtobaccofree.org/?utm_campaign=accc3eb3-d5bf-4687-93c3-74926779c005&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=ff394fe0-2d0e-4ca1-92fa-ff51fba72909

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 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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