VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD:
The Elmwood Village Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the possibility of the consolidation of trash service to one vendor community wide. We would like your input. Please attend the public meeting on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Village Office.
There will also be discussion about whether to re-instate the noon siren and the associated costs.
Thanks for your input!!
Let's Give Them Something to Talk About
Lea Anderson helps her daddy, Ryan, shovel dirt from the front yard of their new building. They are getting ready to pave it for more parking. Now, why would they be needing more parking? Isn't the new lot in the back of the building enough? Ryan and his wife, Kelly, bought the Masonic Lodge and are renovating it. Kelly will have a store in the top level which will require more parking on the street. The store will carry an eclectic inventory ranging from gift items to antiques. They have yet to decide what the lower level will be used for so if you are thinking about opening a store or cafe contact Kelly! She can help you out with some space. The family business is called RUTALKIN. Get it? Are You Talking? And people are talking! The rumors are flying about what's going on at the ol' Lodge. You don't need to speculate, Kelly will tell you all about it. She is excited to bring another business to town to compliment what already exists. Her goal is to not compete but to add another store to help draw people to town. Shop local! We look forward to watching the progress on the corner and we will definitely be talkin' about it!
More Leah...
Thank goodness they had her help! It could have taken all day to move this dirt!
What's a construction site without a little butt crack? And what a cute butt crack it is! I bet when Grandpa Lou sees it he will buy her a pair of overalls!
Speaking of Dogs...
Just a friendly reminder to license your dogs before May 1st! The cost is $6 per dog plus you have to show proof of a valid rabies certificate. This is a mandatory thing. Anyone not acquiring a dog license for their pooch will be subject to a citation...and not a good neighbor citation. After May 1st there is an additional charge of $50 per dog! Yikes, Scooby! If you have 3 or more dogs you have to apply for a kennel permit which has a $25 fee. These dang dogs are expensive! But we love them!
They keep the kids busy. A friendly game of tug-o-war can last for hours! Followed up by a nice long nap for all of them!
It's a battle of wills at this point. But Zoey outweighs Atticus by about 50 lbs so ultimately she will take him town...and then he climbs on her and they are off again!
Just in case you missed the letter about the dogs....wouldn't it be sweet to have all the cats licensed to keep track of them, too. That would be like nailing jello to a wall.
COMBINING ART, LITERATURE AND HISTORY
Historic Bess Streeter Aldrich House Hosts First-Annual Quilt Show
Elmwood, NE – April 17, 2012 – There will be something for everyone on May 5th and 6th in Elmwood, as quilting, literature and history collide at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House’s first-annual quilt show.
A collection of quilts from the Oxbow Quilters, many of them prize-winners at local and state fairs, will be displayed throughout the author’s historic home. Guests can visit with some of the quilters and Aldrich House tour guides on self-guided tours of the prairie-style home, built in 1922.
“We’re hoping to bring in lots of new visitors who haven’t toured the home before, and encourage those who have visited before to return for this special show,” Aldrich Foundation Teresa Lorensen said. “And, the quilters are excited to show their creations at a local venue.”
The show begins Saturday, May 5, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and continues Sunday, May 6 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 and under.
The Bess Streeter Aldrich House is located at 204 East F Street, Elmwood, NE and is open for guided tours on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.BessStreeterAldrich.org.
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The Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation is a non-profit organization which operates the Bess Streeter Aldrich House & Museum. The foundation has sponsored a short story contest since 2003. For more information about the house & museum, the short story contest, or other annual events, visit www.BessStreeterAldrich.org.
Living History Day
Cass County Historical Society's Seventh Annual Living History Day will be Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Demonstrations in the museum will include spinning by Dee Hogya of Omaha and weaving by Linda Barnard Duncan of Plattsmouth. Nebraska History Day projects by 4th graders from Plattsmouth Elementary School will be on display. Throughout the day, Florene Nickles will be playing the 1893 Packard Reed Organ.
From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., a May Basket Workshop for children ages 5 to 10 will be conducted by Cass County Retired Educators. The children will make a basket and learn about the May Day tradition. The last session will start at 2:30.
In the museum courtyard will be rope making by William Duff of Weeping Water and Quilting by Sandra Allgeier of Plattsmouth.
At the end of Main Street, the Historical Society's log cabin and caboose will be open from 10:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Blacksmithing will be demonstrated by Ron Rookstool of Plattsmouth,Vernon Grashorn of Louisville and Lary Hogya of Omaha.
For additional information, contact the museum, 402-296-4770.
Do you Remember…?
Marianna Wimberley of Kearney shares her love of people and sandhill cranes as an eight-year volunteer at the National Audubon Society’s Rowe Sanctuary southwest of Gibbon. She jokes that she has a “feud” with the gift shop cash register, so she spends most of her time at the information booth.
People who have seen her as a Rowe volunteer for the past eight years might say that Marianna Wimberley, 81, never tires of anything. “She brings joy,” Rowe Education Director Keanna Leonard said, especially during the late winter and early spring weeks when the cranes stop in the Central Platte Valley during their migration. “She greets people and makes them feel welcome.”
A native of Elmwood, Marianna graduated from high school at age 16 and worked at Lincoln's Bryan Hospital. She met her late husband, Wally, who was teaching at the University of Nebraska College of Phamacy. After a short courtship they married in August of 1950. They moved to Wally's hometown of Kearney in 1954 where he owned a phamacy until he retired.
Once their children were older Marianna took classes at Kearney State College, graduating in 1968 with a degree in education. She majored in English with a minor in History. She taught for 14 years at Sumner Eddyville-Miller Public School.
Growing up in Elmwood, a small town of less than 600 people east of Lincoln, gave Marianna Wimberley the opportunity to know Nebraska author Bess Streeter Aldrich.
Aldrich is best known for her pioneer novels, including “A Lantern in Her Hand,” The Rim of the Prairie,” “A White Bird Flying,” “Spring Came on Forever,” “The Lieutenant’s Lady” and “Miss Bishop.”
Wimberley said Aldrich once recommended her as a teenage baby sitter for her grandchildren.
Aldrich’s daughter lived in Lincoln and was going to be away from home for a PTA meeting in New York. Wimberley said the dad was busy with work, so Aldrich’s daughter asked her mother if she knew of a local girl who could help care for the grandchildren during her absence.
Aldrich knew Marianna as a neighbor girl. “Everybody knew everybody else” in the small town, Wimberley said.
They all knew Aldrich.
Wimberley recalled the time the author had gone to a Lincoln hairdresser and came back with the front half of her combed-back hair white and “the rest was this lovely shade of purple.”
“I don’t know what happened in the process … but she got a kick out of it and turned it into something funny,” Wimberley said.
Mike Winter, of Elmwood, contributed this story to the newsletter this week. Marianna Wimberley was the class sponsor at his high school for his junior and senior play. At the time he had never heard of Elmwood let alone the fact that Mrs. Wimberley was from there. His mother recently sent him the story about Mrs. Wimberley from the Kearney Hub. Now he is wondering if anyone remembers her and has any information about her. The full story about Marianna Wimberley and her volunteer work can be found at www.kearneyhub.com.
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Youth
Olympic Fitness Camp &
Conditioning Camp
Grades 1st-12th
Registration Deadline June 1
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Josoff's being open for garage sale booths on June 9th (rain or shine!!)
Booths will be a 10x10 space and will include 1 6 or 8' table and 1 chair for $10.
We will be open all day for breakfast lunch dinner or a cold drink. Come checkout the newly remodeled concession area!
Call shannon to register for a booth space is limited so register as soon as possible
402-994-2020
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Check out www.elmur.org for more info!
KNIGHTLY NEWS:
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Apr. 26 - Elementary Spring Concert at 7:00 p.m. Students art work will be displayed in the halls and
commons area for people to enjoy before and after the concert. I would like to thank Mrs.
Matthews for organizing this art exhibit.
May 1 - D.A.R.E. Graduation for 5th grade students at 7:00 p.m. in the elementary gym at Elmwood.
Parents and family members are invited and encouraged to attend.
May 2 - The Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Trailer will be here to engage our student in
outdoor education activities.
THANKS!!!
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF THE PARENTS, PATRONS, STUDENTS AND STAFF THAT MADE OUR SPRING CARNIVAL A GREAT SUCCESS! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
LUNCH MENU CHANGE
Tuesday, April 24 will be Breaded Steak, Mashed Potato, Gravy, Corn, Dinner Roll and Milk
Wednesday, April 25 will be Tacos, Lettuce, Cheese, Peaches, Churro and Milk
WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
April 22-28 is nationally recognized as the Week of the Young Child. This year the preschool students may dress-up to help us celebrate this big event. Please see the dates listed below. Then on Wednesday, April 25th we have a Family Night to invite families to come out and spend time together. The Family Night can also count as the Spring Home visit! If you still would like a Spring Home Visit, I will be sending home paperwork for you to decide if you would like me to visit.
Monday (4/23): Pajama Day
Tuesday (4/24): Silly Sock Day
Wednesday (4/25): Dress in Favorite Color
Thursday (4/26): Numbered Shirt Day
Sincerely,
Mrs. Schroll, Preschool Teacher
ELEMENTARY BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP
The elementary boys basketball camp will be June, 25, 26 and 27 at the Murdock Gym from 1:30 to 3:30pm. It is for boys in grades 3rd – 6th in the fall of 2012. If you need a registration form they can be found on the Elmwood-Murdock website.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT
We will again be offering Summer Enrichment classes for elementary students this summer. We have scheduled June 11-28 Monday-Thursday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. for the classes. Informational packets have been sent . Please return the forms to the office as soon as possible if you are interested in having your child attend the classes. More forms are available in the office.
2012 E-M VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Tuesday-Thursday May 29th-31st, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Next year’s grades 1st-3rd open to boys and girls, next year’s grades 4th-6th girls only
$30.00 per participant includes t-shirt
Return form with payment to Mrs. Justus or Mary at the office
OXBOW JUNIOR VET CAMP
Information has been sent home regarding the Oxbow Junior Vet Camp that will be held at the Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School on July 9-12 from 8:00-4:00 p.m. This camp is for students completing 2nd – 5th grade.
There is also an Oxbow Intermediate Camp for students completing 6th – 8th grades that will be held at UNL East Campus and Iowa western Community College. See brochure for more details.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP AT ATHLETIC BANQUET
The S.O.S. caters the High School Athletic Banquet and is in need of volunteers to help with the meal on Friday, April 27, 2012. We are also asking for people to help make desserts. The desserts we are serving are brownies, Jell-O poke cake, angel food cake, and apple crisp. Please contact Karey Koehn if you are willing to help with the meal or if you can make a dessert. You can contact Karey at kareykoehn@gmail.com or (402) 440-4487.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION TRAILER
The Nebraska Game and Parks will be providing an Outdoor Education Trailer for our students on May 2, 2012. The intent of the Outdoor Education Trailer is to engage students in nature and outdoor activities during this all day event. We will be needing volunteers to help with the activities. Carrie Nunez, who is a member of the Nebraska Master Naturalist organization, is organizing this event for out students. Please contact Carrie if you would like more information or are willing to help with the activities. Carrie may be reached at (402) 217-6129.
PLASTIC CONTAINERS NEEDED
E-M Knights Booster Club and the Support our Schools(S.O.S.) need plastic storage containers like cool whip bowls, ice cream buckets, etc. If you have any we can have, please drop them off at either the high school or elementary by next Thursday, April 26. Thanks.
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