Avoca Community Newsletter

Be on the Lookout!

An Avoca resident recently reported to the town office his neighbor had someone at his door at about 2:30 am saying he'd run out of gas. Footprints were found in the snow proving the individual had been walking around the garage and house as well. Shortly after, the county sheriff car was driving around Avoca.

Let's keep our eyes open and ears alert to anything out of the oridinary and report to the appropiate athorities.

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Let's Shake these Winter Blues and Warm Up our Senses!

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Sarpy/Cass Health Department Workshop

Beginning Tuesday, March 12, the Sarpy/Cass Health Department will be offering a free 6-week workshop in Plattsmouth for those living with chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, depression, asthma, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and chronic pain. Living Well is an evidenced-based program that teaches participants how to collaborate with your healthcare provider and navigate the healthcare system, develop skills and increase confidence for self-management, and aims to improve self-rated general health. To register for this program, contact Arlene at 402-537-6971, or for more information, visit https://www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org/chronic-disease-prevention

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Cass County Leading in Tobacco-Free Playgrounds & Parks

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Plattsmouth Tobacco License Holders Earn 100% Compliance Rate

Tobacco Education & Advocacy of the Midlands (T.E.A.M.) has completed tobacco compliance checks in February 2019. This is the first time since 2013 that T.E.A.M. and the Plattsmouth Police Department has seen a 100% compliance outcome. None of the 8 retail businesses checked sold tobacco products to a minor, resulting in a 100% percent compliance rate.

T.E.A.M. collaborates with the Plattsmouth Police Department to check tobacco license holders on a regular basis. Youth volunteers assist with the compliance checks, they use their own identification and make no attempt to appear older than the legal purchase age.

“I am pleased with the results of the recent Tobacco compliance checks that were conducted in Plattsmouth,” added Officer Leroy Lewis, Plattsmouth Police Department. “It goes to show that businesses do care about the illegal selling of tobacco to under age juveniles, and the 100% success rate this year proves just that.”

Tobacco Education & Advocacy of the Midlands is a coalition of health-related organizations, educational and community groups, and individuals. Its mission is to educate and advocate for healthy tobacco-free communities. For more information, visit teamtobaccofree.org.

CONTACT:

Becky Smart, Coordinator, Tobacco Education & Advocacy of the Midlands, (402) 593-3022

Funding provided by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services/Tobacco Free Nebraska Program as a result of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.

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Help Wanted

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New thrift/consignment store

Fairweather Finds

106 S. Nevada St.,
South Bend Ne.
Open Thursday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Phone # 402-417-3971
We have vintage items, some antiques, lots of glass things plus books, toys and furniture.

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What else is happening in and around Cass County ?

Check out the following events...

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LMB 0315 Elmwood

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Lofte Community Theater

LOFTE auditions

Murray Pancake 031019

Midlands Health Fair

Golf Classic 0615

2019 01 23 ELM Quonset Country Line Dance 1

Kind Round Up 3719

Volunteer with 4 H 2019

Intern with 4-H!

2019 Summer Intern call letter

Memory Lane

WEEPING WATER'S
MEMORY LANE MUSEUM'S
NEW DAYS/HOURS

The Memory Lane Museum in Weeping Water has a new schedule as follows:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays, 11:30 am till 3 pm.

This year will feature Kevin Brack's personal exhibit,
SALUTE to the OSCARS' 90th ANNIVERSARY!

Stop in to see costumes, props and scripts from Oscar winners!
Anthony Hopkins' suit from the movie 'Nixon' will also be on display!

Click HERE for the Facebook link!

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Friday Friends Playgroup Poster updated

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Area Food Banks

The Louisville Area Food Bank will be open on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 6-7 p.m. The food bank is located in the First Christian Church 304 Main St. next to Copple's in Louisville. Low income residents are welcome to come to the twice a month give away. Please bring a box to put items in. This food bank is for residents of the Louisville Public School District.

Questions contact Pastor Cathy at 402-677-9606 or Pastor Bob at 402-234-2055. The Louisville Area Food Bank is always looking for donations of food as well.

Cass County Food Distribution