American Legion Post 247 will be making another order for
flagpoles like the ones at the cemetery. If interested, please
contact Bonnie at 994-5315 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
before 30 September. These make great gifts.
Flying Wheels Fun Center
Elmwood, NE
Back to the Basics - Go Skating!
NEW SATURDAY MORNING HOURS!!!
Saturday - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Admission: $4.00 per person + skate rental -
one adult admission free with a paid child admission--great time for the
beginners or families.
Saturday - 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Admission: $5.00 per person + skate rental -
All ages welcome! Skating until 9:30ish then dodgeball and/or dancing.
Sunday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Admission: $5.00 per person + skate rental -
Great Family Night! Great music for those with retro or country taste.
Skating and sometimes dodgeball!
Skate Rental: $1.00 for quads & $2.25 for Inlines
Check out the website for special activities such as
Skate/Dance/Dodges!
Birthday Parties are fun at the Flying Wheels!
Call for info and to schedule your party!
www.flyingwheelsrocks.com
(402)994-6655 or (402)867-4123
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Elmwood Holiday Extravaganza Craft Show
Calling all Crafters! Spaces Available!!! First Come, First Serve!
Saturday - Nov. 28th
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Vendors Set up 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Indoor facility with concessions available all day!
Details: Each booth is 10' x 10'; Booth rental is $20-includes one 6' or
8' table. You may bring other tables. We do the advertising and you
manage your own pricing and sales. Reserve your space for craft by
submitting your information and payment to the contact below. We
won't allow two vendors for the same company so first come first served!
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PILLAGE THE VILLAGE A SUCCESS!!
Pillage the Village turned out to be a perfect day! The Kick Ball tournament
started at 8:30 am and finished around 6:30 Eight teams competed. Three Beds
showed up for the Bed Race and last year’s champs, FOAGA, held their title for
the second year in a row. Throughout the day there were kids games, concessions,
popcorn stand, and in the evening smoked grilled chicken or pork dinner with sides
was served. It was some really good eating. All participants in the Kickin’ Balls and
Racin’ Beds received Manley T-shirts and other prizes. The Pillage the Village
committee is already looking forward to next year. So start building your beds and
gathering your teams now.
“The Bombers" in green shirts against the fence Team members Mark & Missy Meyer, Cindy
"The Bomber" Backemeier, Matt "Crooked Leg" Zoz, Knut, Kim Rust, Loren & Tammy Lockman,
Local participants in the rust orange shirts sitting on the pick up are : David, Jake, Scotter, &
Janelle resting after several games of Kick ball.
Rednecks Team consisted of lots of Cass County residents and only one Manley alumni
FOAGA Team consisted of some north of the river residents.
DOWN SYNDROME BUDDY WALK
A special registration has been offered to schools by the Down Syndrome
Association for Families for the upcoming Buddy Walk on Saturday,
October 3, 2009. Students, staff, and families are invited to join the Willey
Family on our team, Ben's Brigade. The one-mile walk, begins at Antelope Park
(near 30th & A) in Lincoln, NE. Registration and activities begin at 8:00 am in
the building across from the Barrier-Free Playground and the walk begins at 9:30.
Free food, entertainment, and games will be provided. There is also an awesome
raffle with lots of great prizes. Plus, when you finish the walk, you get a sticker
that will get you in to the Children's Museum free all day on Saturday October 3rd.
If you can join us please contact the school office or Angie Willey at 994-4225 or
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) by Tuesday September 29th. Don't forget to wear your Knights attire.
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SCHOOL NOTES:
The Knightly News is a weekly distribution from the Elementary
School to the parents. If you would like to keep up with the
elementary school news click here. This includes the SOS meeting
minutes, upcoming events, and reminders for parents.
Homecoming this week! SPIRIT WEEK - Send me pictures of your kids all dressed up!
Elmwood Murdock vs Louisville Friday night: 7:00 pm Homecoming Dance: Saturday Night - Murdock 7:00 - 11:00 pm If you submitted a story for me this week and you don't see it here it could be because my computer crashed and I'm just working from my memory. So if I missed your story I am very sorry! Hopefully I'll be back in business next week. Have a great week! Julie SEND ME STORIES, PICTURES, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, Or JUST EMAIL ME @: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SOS FALL FESTIVAL MEETING
Event Calendar for Elmwood - Murdock
Sept. 23 - Graduation Competiencies parents meeting, Murdock 7 pm
Sept. 23 - Booster Club Meeting - Parents of 7-12 graders - Library
at Murdock School. 8:00 pm
Sept. 30 - Senior Post Prom meeting in Murdock - 7:00 pm
Oct. 3 - Downs Syndrome Buddy Walk - Join Ben's Brigade! 8:00 am Antelope Park Lincoln.
Oct. 3 - Jake Ita Memorial Race -Wavelink Raceway Park
Oct. 9 - Grandparents Day at the Elementary School from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Oct. 11 - The Waffleman will be at the Elmwood Fire Station from
9:00 a.m. to noon Sunday.
Oct. 12 - Parent/Teacher conferences at Elmwood from 12:00-8:00 p.m.
Oct. 16 - S.O.S. Soup Supper at the high school football game from
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Oct. 24 - Fall Festival at Elementary School
Please send your school, community, or public activities to me and I'll post them.
Attention All Parents of 9th -12th Graders
Come hear the Todd Becker Story on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at
7:00 p.m. Speaker Keith Becker will present the life changing message
at the Louisville High School Gym. The assembly takes about 90 minutes
and is well worth the time. The story is about an all American kid. Someone who
had it all. Someone with so much potential. Football. Baseball. Track.
College. Life. It's about a senior in his last days of high school who
made a choice that ended it all. Someone dead, at just 18. Its' a story
that is in all of us. All patrons, parents and students from area schools
are welcome to attend. For more information call Louisville Schools at 234-3585.
Students are encouraged to dress up following the theme of the day.
You are also encouraged to show your spirit by dressing like this when
you go to work. What better way to show your support!
Monday is PJ Day.
Tuesday is Sports Hero Day
Wednesday is Retro Day
Thursday is Steve Erkle Day
Friday is Salt and Pepper Day.
BIG GAME:
We will be having a meeting for anyone who would like to help
with our Fall Festival on Wednesday, Sept. 30th at 7:00p.m.
in the Commons Area. This would just be a meeting to brainstorm
new ideas for the festival. If you have any questions, please call
Samantha Bornemeier at 402-499-3961 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the
elementary school. A time has not yet been set. We will be accepting
candy donations for the Fall Festival. More information will follow.