Message from the Village Board to Elmwood Residents:
Sorry for any inconvenience you may have experienced during the slick street times. I had a flat tire on the tractor and was unable to load the sander. The tire has been repaired and everything is back in service.
Birthday Weekend!
Shay, Jordyn, and Draven Campbell celebrated their birthdays in a joint party Saturday. I don't often get to go to the parties at the rink anymore. I miss them!
Draven really enjoyed the cake.
The kids had fun bouncing in the Bounce House.
Rowan and Kayden went around and around on the scooter with the gorilla.
Brooke's grandma was glad to hold her youngest great granddaughter, Kipton.
Keenan, the Campbell kids' cousin, rocked the hula hoop.
Birthday girl Jordyn didn't even remember that I was at the party! She had so many friends to play with. Good thing I have pictures to prove it.
Julee Sage and her son, Brently, stopped by to wish Draven an early Happy Birthday. The boys are only 6 weeks apart in age. Funny that they dressed alike for the event.
Hanna Josoff, daughter of Shannon and Brad Josoff, has mastered the limbo.
The kids loved swinging on the rope. They would hit the bounce house and bounce backwards.
Birthday girl, Shay, would rather run the whistle during the limbo than to actually play the game. I think she likes the power.
MORE BIRTHDAYS AT THE RINK!!!
Every year we celebrate the November December birthdays of the people who were always at the rink. Lou Allgayer, Richard Hyde, Nick Bliss, Caleb Bliss, Shay & Jordyn Campbell, Bradly Cunningham, Shannon Josoff, and this year we added Angelo Leone!
Christian Brettmann, son of Nathan and Jennifer Brettmann, tried skating for the very first time! He will become a great skater because his parents are both wonderful skaters. Jennifer used to be a DJ at the rink..back when she was still a Blunt!
Corey is being drug around by a pack of kids!
Nathan and Jennifer Brettmann with their kids, Christian and Rebecca.
Bradly Cunningham fresh back from Afghanistan came to skate with Jordyn. Bet he didn't get to do that over there!
Jennifer just wanted to see if she still has it and by golly she does! It is Limbo Time and she can go that low!
Lou and Suzie chatted with Vince and Joe. Joe kept his ipod plugged into his ear so he could listen to his own music.
Shannon Josoff has waited a long time to see her sister. Can you tell they are twins? She is visiting from Italy where she is in the Air Force.
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"Christmas Survival Guide" Opens at Lofte
Manley, NE [November 17, 2011] -The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley will open its holiday Christmas musical, "Christmas Survival Guide," on Saturday December 3. Written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick with music by John Glaudini, this show is a musical revue that takes a wry look at what can be a very stressful season. Armed with a copy of a new book, "A Christmas Survival Guide," the characters charge into the holiday searching for the true meaning of the holiday.
Artistic Director Kevin Colbert described the show as a "Perry Como Christmas special with lots of songs and comedy sketches that will keep audience members entertained and laughing out loud." Starring in the show are Brandy Palatas and Allison Tiller of Omaha; Dan Hendrickson, Benjiman Pettiford and Cory Misek of Lincoln, Cynthia West Sheldon and Janet Sorensen of Elmwood; and Anne Pope of Eagle. Musical Director is Betty Colbert and choreographer is Noelle Bohaty.
Show dates run December 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 and 18. Curtain is at 7:30pm on Thursdays through Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2pm. Ticket prices are $17. There are special rates for groups over 20 so this may be a fun alternative to the traditional holiday office party.
The Lofte is located just east of the intersection of Hwy 50 and Hwy 1 in Cass County near the village of Manley. Those inquiring about tickets may call the Lofte Box Office at (402)234-2553 or visit the Lofte website at www.Lofte.com
Front Row - Benjiman Pettiford, Allison Tiller, Dan Hendrickson, Brandy Palatas. Back row, Janet Sorensen, Cory Misek and Anne Pope.
Free Concert
Featuring the Christian Rock Band
Antioch
Saturday , December 17 at 2 PM
At The New weeping Water Community Building on Eldora Avenue.
Free Refreshments
and
Prize Drawings*
19 inch LCD TV, DVD’s and More
*Must Be Present to win
Suggested donation:
1 food or hygiene item for the
Food project
Sponsored by The Cass County Clergy Association Grant from Interchurch Ministries
ORDER YOUR KNIGHT'S CLOTHING NOW! GET IT IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!!
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Dec. 8 – Elementary Music Program at 7:00 p.m. Students need to be at the school by 6:45 p.m.
Students should dress up and wear their best clothing for the program.
Dec. 9 – The School Store will be open.
Dec 22 – School will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m. if we meet our canned food goal and at 3:30 p.m. if we do
not meet our goal.
CLOTHING FOR FALL AND WINTER
Please remind your children to bring coats, hats, gloves/mittens etc. as the weather continues to get colder. Children are coming to school without coats. We will be going outside for recess as often as possible during the fall and winter months. Children will need to be dressed appropriately. Thanks for your help.
FOOD DRIVE
We will again be collecting non-perishable food items for our local food pantry. We are asking that students bring the food items between November 28 and December 16. If each building brings 2500 of the requested food items for a total of 5000, we will dismiss early at 1:15 p.m. for the elementary and 1:30 p.m. on December 22, 2011. Students may also bring money that will count as 3 items for a dollar.
Food items that will count towards the total are: canned fruits, canned vegetables, cereal, rice, pasta, and paper products. Please consider donating food. Our local food pantry has a great need.
The Elementary Student Council is sponsoring a challenge to help promote the food drive. Each class is challenged to bring in 250 of the requested food items. Classes who achieve their goal will get to have a dress up day on December 22nd. Each class will get to choose their own theme. We are accepting items now through December 16th.
CANDY FOR COATS
The Elmwood Murdock Elementary Student Council is organizing a drive for winter coats called “Candy for Coats”. Students are encouraged to bring in any gently worn winter coats for donation, and in return, they will receive a candy bar. The donated coats will be kept in the office and will be available to any child who needs a winter coat. Students can visit the office to “pick out a winter coat” at no cost, before or after school.
The coat drive will begin on December 12, 2011 and will end on January 20, 2012. Any coats that remain after the conclusion of the project will be donated to Goodwill. Thank you in advance for your participation in this project. Hopefully, we will be able to assist in warming the lives of others this holiday season!!
FOOD ALLERGIES
We have had some students identified in our school with peanut and tree nut allergies. We have sent letters home to the classroom parents explaining the allergies and the kinds of treats/foods the students can and can not have. We have also identified some areas in our lunchroom that are peanut and tree nut free. We are also eliminating peanuts and tree nuts from our school menu.
A food allergy is an immune system response to a food that the body mistakenly believes is harmful. Although an individual could be allergic to any food, such as fruits, vegetables, and meats, there are eight foods that account for 90% of all food-allergic reactions. These are milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat.
A small amount of the offending substance triggers the reactions, which commonly occur in the respiratory tract, digestive system or skin in the form of a rash.
A more severe reaction to the allergen that is life threatening is an anaphylactic reaction. Anaphylaxis is a sudden severe, potentially fatal, systemic allergic reaction that can involve various areas of the body (such as the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and cardiovascular system.) Often students with peanut or tree nut allergies can go into anaphylactic shock from ingesting any form of peanut or tree nut product. Some students have such a severe reaction that just breathing in peanut or tree nut dust can cause a reaction.
Due to these concerns and the potential of other food borne diseases or allergens, we are directing parents not to send homemade treats to school. All snacks and treats must be unopened store bought items. If fresh fruit or vegetables are brought as a snack, please do not prepare or cut at home. We also encourage parents not to bring peanuts or tree nuts as snacks. These restrictions include treats and foods for birthdays and other parties.
Bakeries such a Eileen’s in Lincoln can not guarantee their products to be nut free because of cross contamination. Please check with the bakery before items are brought to school for students.
Parents may bring baked items for activities that are not during the school day. These activities would include soup suppers, concessions, or other activities that are hosted outside of the regular school day.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO THE MURDOCK FIRE HALL
Santa Claus will be making a special appearance at the Murdock Fire Hall on Saturday, December 17th from 1-3 p.m. Get your picture taken with Santa and stay for hot chocolate, cookies and fun! Decorate your own gingerbread man and make a special photo frame for your picture with Santa.
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