Louisville Community Newsletter #950

•••January 17, 2024•••

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OPPD encourages energy conservation during deep freeze 

We know the dangerously cold temperatures continue throughout our service territory and our region have an impact on you and your family, and on our electrical system. The weather came on faster and has been more prolonged than anticipated. 

As of this time, our regional transmission organization, Southwest Power Pool, has not called upon member utilities in 14 states to curtail energy usage. Rather, Omaha Public Power District is proactively asking our customers to conserve energy today and for the next several days to help keep our systems and your homes and businesses safe and energized. Our teams continue to work around the clock for you. 

Taking these three easy steps not only benefits our customers, but our neighbors, during the ongoing deep chill: 

1. Lower your thermostat by two to four degrees below your normal temperature. 
2. Avoid using appliances like your washer or dryer or dishwasher, especially during the peak usage times of 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. 
3. Prepare for the potential of power outages related to weather or other causes over the next several days by ensuring you have supplies like flashlights, warm clothes and blankets handy. Charge electronic devices such as laptops and cell phones. 

Be sure to report unplanned outages via our OPPDConnect app, at OPPD.com, or by calling 1-800-554-OPPD (6773), so that we are aware and can respond as quickly as safely possible. 

For more energy conservation information, including guidance on reducing energy for each room in your home, to an energy usage calculator, and other tips, visit OPPD.com/ee. There, you will also find a video library to walk you through ways to make your home more energy efficient, step by step.  

We will continue to keep you updated on weather and outage information as conditions may warrant via StormAndOutage.com, OPPD’s Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as Nextdoor.  

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NEST529 “Why I Want to Go to College” Writing Sweepstakes Now Open  

(Lincoln, NE) Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese and the Omaha Storm Chasers today announced the 22^nd annual “Why I Want to Go to College” writing sweepstakes, with entries due Monday, March 11, 2024.  

Students are asked to reflect on the value of education and what they hope to achieve through higher education. Entries are limited to 750 words and should be sent to Aniya Tate, Omaha Storm Chasers, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046.  

Information about the writing sweepstakes is available on the Treasurer’s website at www.treasurer.nebraska.gov/csp/.  

Prizes will be awarded to 12 winners in seventh and eighth grades who will receive contributions to the Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST) college savings accounts – including $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third place. Three winners will be chosen from each of Nebraska’s three Congressional districts, and three winners will be chosen from outside Nebraska. Winners will be notified in late March.  

Each Nebraska winner will receive four tickets to the April 28^th Storm Chasers game at Werner Park in Papillion where they will be recognized during a brief ceremony before the game.  

“I’m very excited to kick off this wonderful event. Students will have the opportunity to share their hopes and triumphs while looking forward to the future. Whether from public, private or home school learning environments, we should do everything we can to encourage students who want to continue their educational pursuits. I’m looking forward to meeting the winners and their families at Werner Park in April,” Treasurer Briese said.  

Families can save for college for their children and grandchildren through NEST 529, the state-sponsored 529 college savings program that allows for tax-free investments and tax-free qualified withdrawals. Nebraska account owners can qualify for up to $10,000 a year in state income tax deductions ($5,000 if married filing separately).   

About NEST 529   

NEST 529 is a tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan and provides four plans to help make saving for college simple and affordable: NEST Direct College Savings Plan, NEST Advisor College Savings Plan, Bloomwell 529 Education Savings Plan, and State Farm 529 Savings Plan. The Nebraska State Treasurer serves as Program Trustee. Union Bank and Trust Company serves as Program Manager, and all investments are approved by the Nebraska Investment Council. Families nationwide are saving for college using Nebraska’s 529 College Savings Plans, which have close to 300,000 accounts, including over 98,000 Nebraskans. Visit NEST529.com and treasurer.nebraska.gov for more information.  

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42nd Annual Quack Off
Will take place on
Saturday, January 27th, 2024 at 7am

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Quack Off Saturday at Good Times Saloon
Sat Jan 27, 2024 at 12pm

Good Times will be open at noon Saturday to welcome all PARTY BUSES! Food will be available, full staff on duty! LET's have a QUACK OFF PARTY!!

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Come on over and take a spin on our dance floor!  This is a family-friendly venue, so bring the kids, too!

CORNHUSKER COUNTRY MUSIC THEATER
211 Main Street
Louisville, NE
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NO SATURDAY EVENING SHOWS in JANUARY 2024!

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FREE, OPEN (AMPLIFIED) JAM SESSIONS!

1 - 4 PM

January 7, 14, 21 & 28

On February 11th, we'll go back to our regular 2nd Sundays only for amplified jams

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Bring your instruments, bring your voices or just sit in and listen!
Let's get together and have a good time!

NEW! STARTING FEBRUARY 25, 2024

4th SUNDAYS EACH MONTH

FREE ACOUSTIC JAMS ONLY

1-4 PM

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Email for more information: cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com,

or call Larry, 1-402-949-0668.

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 Louisville Food Bank

SHARE PLEASE - WE NEED MORE TO HELP SPREAD THE WORD!
Stop down and stock up. There is no scary process or forms to fill out. Just good people helping good people. 
Inside Hopes Closet 213 Main Louisville

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Next years dates open! 6-7 pm
Jan. 11, 25
Feb. 8, 22
March 14, 28
April 11, 25
May 9, 23
June 13, 27

We strive to have the Food Bank open on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, however holidays might change those dates.
Updates can be found here >>

Please come and pick up what you need for your household or a friend’s.
We have canned goods, boxed meals, breakfast items, frozen meats, bread, eggs, baking ingredients, cleaning supplies, personal care items, diapers and wipes.

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Reserve your seats by calling 402-267-5267

 Slattery Vintage Estates | 8925 Adams Street, Nehawka, NE 68413

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Red Cross Blood Donations Schedules

SEASON of GIVING

Is there truly any better gift to give than your own blood? Donating is purely an unselfish act, it doesn't cost you a penny, and can save a life. Make this contribution and you'll sleep well knowing that you've given of yourself to improve, and perhaps even save another person's life.

Confirm days and times and learn more HERE. 

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Monday, January 22, 2024

VFW Post 2543
510 1st Ave
Plattsmouth, NE

11:30 am - 5:30 pm

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Sunday, January 28, 2024

First Baptist Church
16220 Highway 75
Plattsmouth, NE 68048

10 AM - 2 PM

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Plattsmouth High School

1916 E Hiway 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
8 AM - 2 PM

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Monday, February 19, 2024

Town Hall
623 House St
Avoca, NE 68307

1 - 6 pm

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LOUISVILLE CARE CENTER has new job positions!!!

We have OPEN Positions!

Click Here to Apply Online

FT/PT/Casual CNA/CMA-Click Here to see Job Description

FT/PT/Casual LPN/RN-Click Here to see Job Description

FT/PT/Casual C.M.A or Medication Aid with C.N.A-Click Here to see Job Description

PT Transport Driver-Click Here to see Job Description

HERE IS WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK!

• LCC offers free healthcare premiums for ALL our full time employees. Click Here to see Our Benefit Summary
• Evening, night and weekend shift differentials.
• Competative Wages! Inquire within for wage ranges.
• Hire on bonus for C.N.A's, C.M.A's, RN's, LPN's and Personal Care Assistants. Click Here to see Hire on Bonus Policy
• New Baylor Pay position for Certified Nursing Assistants.Click Here for Baylor  Pay Policy

For Inquiries please call or email H.R. at ktrauernicht@lccne.com E.O.E

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View auction inventory >>

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https://www.teamtobaccofree.org/

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

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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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