Elmwood Newsletter 2-1-2017

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Elmwood Nebraska News

Happy February!! One month down in winter and that means the likelihood of any more snow or ice gets less and less each day.

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Congratulations to the Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools for being recognized by the Nebraska Department of Education as one of only 8 school districts out of the over 240 districts in the state to receive the highest ranking (4) for academic achievement. (Via Shelly Nowak)

So proud of our school!

More news about this recognition will follow next week.

Please remind everyone to send me community updates and news. I am looking for school, church announcements, community, business and school news to editor@elmwoodnebraska.com by Sunday night.

Village of Elmwood News

You can stay updated by signing up for the Elmwood Community Alert Texts. This will alert you to emergency situations such as weather alerts or water emergencies.

Not only that, BUT, you will also receive reminders of events, Village board news, park news etc. Spread the news and sign up by..

Send a text to number 28748 with 68349 as the subject

Visit the Village board website for more information.

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The Quonset Bar and Grill

126 North 4th, Elmwood, NE
Saturday Night
Feb 11th 6pm-11pm

Enjoy an evening of laughs, drinks and yummy food! There is no excuse for something to do for your Valentine this year in Elmwood.

No need to go to Omaha or Lincoln, how easy could this be?

For your entertainment, there will be a Hypnotist!

Tickets are $15 each and available for pick up now! Full menu will be available.

Honoring Girls Scouts in February

Nebraska author Bess Streeter Aldrich was known to teach cooking classes to neighborhood girls and, of course, was an advocate of reading and writing. It is with this knowledge, that the Aldrich Board has decided to honor Girls Scouts during February by letting them have a free tour. ( Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska) There will be an exhibit of vintage dolls, Barbies, and tea sets on display, too.

The Aldrich House is open on Saturdays and Sunday from 1 to 4 or by appointment. Please help share this post with any Girl Scout leaders in your area.

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Join the Spanish Learning Club!!!
Starts in February!
Registration: February 4th @ 10:30 am at Elmwood Public Library

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Burrows Tracts Real Estate

B.J. Burrows has been as an agent for Nebraska Realty, in Elmwood for the past five years. He decided to start his own brokerage business and officially opened Burrows Tracts Real Estate Jan. 2.

There is a reason why BJ and his team has already sold 84 homes in 2017 already. They have a system that works. How do they sell a house in 2 days? I have no idea, but I see signs go up and then the sold sign shortly afterward.

You know the sign, it's the one with the Burro on it, get it Burrow...

The full article about the expansion and changes at the local real estate company can be found here.

Please visit their website to find a new home, acreage or list your today.

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Short Story Contest

To commemorate Nebraska’s 150th anniversary, honor Nebraska author Bess Streeter Aldrich, and recognize outstanding writing, the Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation announces its 2017 Short Story Contest.

Authors are encouraged to 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 economy, history, cultural diversity, and/or geography (past, present, and/or future).

For more information visit http://www.bessstreeteraldrich.org/shortstorycontest.pdf

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Elmwood Community Center

(right next door to Elmwood Inspired)

Morning Coffee Bar
Coffee, Tea, Milk

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

Noon Meals

Eat in or Take out
Daily Menu

Please call by 9:30am to reserve

402-994-2145
Suggested price for

Noon meal is $5.00

Nebraska Writing Contest for 8th Graders

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Treasurer Stenberg Announces 15th Annual NEST
‘Why I Want to Go to College’ Writing Contest for 7th, 8th Graders
$14,000 in NEST Scholarships to Be Awarded at Omaha Storm Chasers Game

Lincoln, Neb. (January 17, 2017) – Seventh and eighth graders are being encouraged to enter the 15th annual “Why I Want to Go to College” writing contest, sponsored by Nebraska State Treasurer Don Stenberg and the Omaha Storm Chasers. Entries are due March 17.

Winners will receive Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST) scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000. Nebraska winners also will receive tickets to the May 21 Storm Chasers game at Werner Park in Papillion. In all, 12 winners will be selected—nine from Nebraska and three from outside the state.

Visit the website for rules and how to enter

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Elmwood-Murdock School News

If you have photos of any of the games, pep rallys, road trips, cheering sections or ANYTHING school related please send it to me on editor@elmwoodnebraska.com by Sunday night.

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Area and Community News

Plattsmouth Community Center

The Community Center has a bunch of fun athletic programs coming up!

For all you parents looking for winter activities with your kids.

Adult Volleyball League - 18yrs+, Starts in January, $150per team plus ref fees
Father/Daughter Dance – Saturday, February 18th $8 members; $13 non-members

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