Louisville Community Newsletter #772

•••August 12th, 2020•••

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August B.U.I.L.D. Meeting

Click here for the meeting minutes.

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Red Cross encourages donations to keep robust blood supply as pandemic continues
Spike in COVID-19 cases has led to emergency plasma shortage
$5 Amazon.com Gift Cards offered to thank all blood donors who come to give

CITY, State (date) — Right now, the American Red Cross has an emergency shortage of convalescent plasma, a potentially lifesaving treatment for patients with COVID-19. The Red Cross has seen demand for convalescent plasma more than double over the last month as the number of coronavirus cases increases across the U.S. Convalescent plasma products are now being distributed faster than donations are coming in. Individuals who have fully recovered and received a verified COVID-19 diagnosis are urged to sign up to give convalescent plasma now by completing the donor eligibility form at RedCrossBlood.org/plasma4covid. Convalescent plasma is plasma that is collected from patients who have recovered from an infection and have antibodies that might help fight that infection – in this case, those who have fully recovered from COVID-19. With each donation, COVID-19 survivors have a unique ability to help up to three patients recover from the virus.

Blood donors needed to keep supply strong amid pandemic

Though this summer may feel different than summers past, one thing remains constant: The need for blood donations to help save lives. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to give blood to restock the shelves for patients battling disease and facing the unexpected.  Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the country have stepped up to help by giving blood or platelets with the Red Cross. Blood donations from healthy individuals are just as essential now to meet patient needs, and those who gave this spring may be eligible to help again. Donation appointments can be made for the coming days and weeks by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

As a thank-you for helping ensure a stable blood supply, those who come to give blood, platelets or plasma, including convalescent plasma, Aug. 1-Sept. 3 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Amazon.* Plus, come to give by Aug. 31 and automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for four to Cedar Point or Knott’s Berry Farm, redeemable through the 2021 season!

Blood donation safety precautions

To protect the health and safety of Red Cross staff and donors, individuals who do not feel well or who believe they may be ill with COVID-19 should postpone their donation.

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including temperature checks, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Louisville High School
202 West 3rd Street
Louisville, NE 68037
0.0 mi 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Sunday, August 16, 2020
Fire Hall
505 S. 1st St.
Springfield, NE 68059
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Monday, August 17, 2020
Town Hall
623 House St
Avoca, NE 68307
01:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Sunday, August 23, 2020
First Baptist Church
16220 Highway 75
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM

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LOST DOG

She was last seen in just off Hwy 66 near South Bend heading towards the Murdoch area. She's covered over 20 miles in the 3 weeks she's been missing. She's started in Omaha. We had a confirmed sighting in Hwy 66 a little over a week ago.

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Welcome Back Local Businesses!

Free July Ad (now August) - for the first 10 new advertisers to Claim Their Ad - Email: John@NCWP.org

The decision to extend the Free July Ad - through August 2020 has Been well received. Lot's of Questions.
To be clear, the Very Popular Weekly Wednesday Community Newsletters for both Springfield and Louisville are taking a little longer today, waiting on Ads from several of you. To help, please reply to this email, and attach a screenshot of your ad - include "Free July Ad" in the subject so it will not be misplaced. There is a genuine resurgence of Cass area small business, be proud! With everything working against you, you have the bravery and stamina to persevere. There was a time that determination was universally respected, well, I can say you have my respect. John Harrington TEXT/VM 402-968-0821
Let's see if we can get your message to the right folks. Please reply and attach your Ad and send as soon as possible today!

Starting 7/1/2020

Like any business, we regularly analyze and improve the quality of our products. As such, we recognized once again that the very best ROI. Return on Investment of any Advertising Product we provide is the CSS The Community Sustaining Sponsor. However, it is not for everyone. It covers 16 Communities, and it is a $468 Annual Commitment. There is also a limited number of CSS slots, available each year. We also noticed that less expensive ads including both Springfield and Louisville are also very successful. For July, we are introducing a brand new ad for new advertisers that Includes both Louisville and Springfield. It is called the 2020 Ad In order to support all local businesses that straddle to Platte River, we would like to offer a Free 2020 Ad for the month of July 2020 for the first 10 Businesses to send an email to: John@NCWP.org 

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Image and Instructions courtesy of JoAnn Fabrics. 

Click here to learn to make a face mask.

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CCMT Opens Again!

CORNHUSKER COUNTRY MUSIC THEATER

211 Main St.,  Louisville, NE 68037

Are you anxious to get back to some good ol' country music!  We sure are!

We know you want to be safe and others do. too.  Not only yourself, but also for others, please be aware that social-distancing and wearing of masks will be MANDATORY in our small theater for the time-being.  Thank you for understanding.

$4 SHOW admission for all ages over 13.

FREE admittance for all under 13!

UPCOMING SHOWS:

JAM SESSION:   

Located at 211 Main St., Louisville, NE. For more information, call 800-480-8797, ext. 211 or email us at cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com

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Email editor@louisvillenebraska.com with information about your business to be added below

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The New Market Grocery Experience in Louisville - Now Open 

This is some serious bravery, to launch a new Rural Grocery Store in the Midst of a Pandemic - Our Kudos's support and best wishes to Lindy and DJ

The Market - open

call 402-234-1061 for cubside pickup

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B's Diner and Bakery - Gift Cards, Curbside pickup
127 Main St Louisville NE 68037
402-234-2669
Brenda McCaul, Owner
brenda_mccaul@yahoo.com
B's diner now has dine in available! Hours are now 10:30-2:30 Monday-Friday serving lunch.
Saturday 8-1:30 serving breakfast and lunch. 
Please call 402-234-2669 for curb side service! 

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Gambinos Pizza - drive through open

call 402-234-6100 to order or order online, pick up in drive-through

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Subway - open for sandwich pickup

Dining room closed 

Doordash can deliver - order online

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We are open!

AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE - TERRI L SCHOLTING, AGENT
132 Main St, Louisville, NE 68037
Office: 402.234.2504

We are open. We aren’t shaking hands & we are social distancing but we are here, fully staffed to help with any and all insurance needs!

www.tscholtingagency.com 

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Witte Physical Therapy  is now offering Teleheath services

www.wittephysicaltherapy.com

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www.CassLocal.com 

Open for Business?

Please add your Business to our List CLICK HERE 

Please add Your Church or Non-Profit CLICK HERE 

A major goal for the CassLocal.com project, was to make small business support as convenient as possible. If you have a small business, you know that job one, is to make your businesses as simple, and convenient as possible to interact with.

The Corona $1200 checks, are starting to arrive this week. We know that some fortunate Nebraskans are not desperate and might consider helping struggling small businesses, Churches and Non-Profit organizations with a donation or better yet buying Gift Cards. We encourage restaurants, bars, basically any small businesses to get a Gift Card account from companies like Square. This is a convenient way for fortunate Nebraskan's to inject life saving cash into the business, in echange for Goods and Services later when the storm passes. None of this is possible, unless you add your business or Organization to www.CassLocal.com free. Any questions? TEXT VM/402-968-0821

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Louisville Care Center is restricting all visitors

CORONAVIRUS HEALTH ALERT

We are NOT allowing visitors at this time. We deeply care about the safety of our residents and staff.
Please, use other methods of communication to connect with your loved ones.

Thank you!

Call #402-234-2125 for questions, concerns or emergencies

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Louisville Community Poster - Download (Click Here)

(download and post this Poster, Text a Picture of it to 402-968-0821 - get $1 via PayPal - limit 1)

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Round The Bend Steakhouse hiring at all positions

**ATTENTION** #RTBnation we need your help! Please share this post and help us with hiring, we are hiring at all positions.

We are also offering a $100.00 Hiring Bonus after 30 days!

Stop in during normal business hours and fill out an application or call 402-944-9974 and ask to speak with a manager.

A flexible and perfect job for students or as a second job. We are hiring full and part-time employees. Fun and fast pace work environment. No prior experience is needed.

We are hiring at the following positions:

Grill and fry cooks
Day prep cooks
Dish
Salad and food preppers
Host and bussers
Waitstaff
Bartenders

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2020-07-31 Clements Column – Session Resumed

The Legislature resumed its 2020 session on July 20th after the COVID-19 shutdown caused us to recess for four months.  I have had no health problems and I hope you are staying safe and well.  We are keeping the Capitol building clean and safe, and it is still open for tours.

With less than seven Legislative days left, it is still unknown whether we will pass property tax relief.  LB 1106, which I support, lowers school property taxes and replaces that amount with state aid.  There are many strong views on the bill, making progress difficult.  LB 1106 has majority support, but not enough to pass a filibuster.  Several Omaha and Lincoln senators oppose the limit on school spending growth.  I will keep working toward solution.

Another major bill is LB 814, a dismemberment abortion ban.  Last week we had a successful vote to move it out of the Judiciary Committee and onto the floor for debate.  It was filibustered for three hours and the Speaker needs enough support shown for debate to continue.  I am optimistic that enough votes will be found.

LB 870, which I prioritized, was signed into law and is now in effect.  This new law allows cities to directly borrow from banks during disasters to make repairs and restore disrupted services.  This would help cities like Peru that had to truck in drinking water during the 2019 floods.

LB 153 excludes 50% of military retirement pay from Nebraska income tax.  It is on Final Reading with unanimous support and should pass.  However, it may not be effective until January 1, 2022 due to the $14 million cost and lower state revenues.

LB 147 would have provided training and guidance to school staff on how to intervene when students interrupt the classroom, harm others, or themselves.  LB 147 failed by one vote due to a filibuster.  It provided teachers legal protection if they responded reasonably to disruptive situations.  Good teachers are leaving the profession because of increased violence in some schools.

The bill adjusting the 2019-2021 budget passed Friday July 31st.  It allows for $46 million for 2019 state flood damages not paid by FEMA, and $9 million more for FEMA cost shares to counties.  Correction worker pay increased by $5.7 million to help retain prison staff.  Homestead exemption payments to counties increased by $5 million due to increased benefits.  Also, $1.5 million was added for public health departments that are stressed by flood relief and COVID work.  There was excess revenue in March, but now the budget just breaks even.  Remaining bills with added spending will be difficult to fund.

Feel free to contact me or my staff for assistance, information, or questions on issues.  You may reach me at: Senator Rob Clements, State Capitol Rm 812, Lincoln, NE 68509,         

Phone 402­471­2613, or email: rclements@leg.ne.gov.

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