Avoca Community Newsletter - December 4, 2019

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A weekly Fun Fact will be posted to the website. Tune in every week to learn something new!
If you have a fact you would like to submit, send it to editor@avocanebraska.com.

Weekly Fun Fact

December 1885

Invented by Charles Alderton, Dr Pepper was first served at the W.B. Morrison & Co. Old Corner Drug Store in Waco, Texas.

(courtesy of https://pop-culture.us/)

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Need for Blood Does Not Stop for Holidays – Donors Needed!

Those who come to give through Dec. 18 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million units of blood could be transfused in the United States. Individuals are urged to give a lifesaving gift this holiday season by making an appointment to donate blood and help the American Red Cross ensure a sufficient supply is available for patients throughout the holiday season. Those with type O blood are especially needed.

How blood donation impacts lives

On Sept. 28, 2018, MaKenzie Schienebeck experienced a complication during her pregnancy and found herself losing blood extremely fast. She was in and out of consciousness and felt her life slipping away. Schienebeck was given blood transfusions on the way to the hospital, during emergency surgery and after surgery. “I would not be alive today if it was not for the American Red Cross and the gracious donors who gave their blood,” said Schienebeck. “Blood is more than just blood. It’s the key to saving lives.”

During the holiday season, set aside an hour to give blood and be the lifeline patients need. Make an appointment now by downloading the free Red Cross 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.

In thanks for helping meet the urgent need, those who come to give blood now through Dec. 18 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane. (Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/gc-legal. More information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Thanks.)

Upcoming blood donation opportunity:

Avoca

12/9/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Town Hall, 623 House St

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Witte Physical Therapy

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4 H Clover

Enrollment for the 2019-2020 Cass County 4-H year is currently open.

If you have a child age 5 (by January 1^st) through age 18, and are interested in joining 4-H, it’s time to enroll.

Enrollment is completed on-line at https://ne.4HOnline.com.

Maybe you have some friends already in 4-H; ask them which club they belong to.

If you need help selecting a club, call the Extension Office at 402-267-2205.

The office is open 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

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Estate and Transition Planning Workshop

Ag Land Transition . Estate Planning Workshop 2019

“Retiring or passing the farm to the next generation is difficult to think about and is an admission of your own impending demise,” said Allan Vyhnalek, extension educator in farm succession. “However, it is a necessary step and, with good planning, can be made as painless as possible.”

The workshop will be free, but registration is requested and can be completed by contacting Nebraska Extension in Cass County at 402-267-2205, or in person at the Extension office, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

At the Nov. 20 workshop, Vyhnalek will cover the importance of having a plan, proper family communications and proper family negotiations. The Dec. 4 session will be led by Nick Montague, an attorney with Goosmann Law, and will cover end-of-life documentation, tax considerations at death and tools for estate planning like wills, trusts, LLCs and other business entities. The Dec. 10 workshop will be led by Randy Nesbit, a consultant with Protective Distributors, and Brent Connelly, a financial advisor with Edward Jones. They will cover the use of insurance products, investment strategies, buy/sell agreements and other transition strategies.

“Reactions from past participants can be summarized into one comment: most wished that they had attended this workshop years earlier,” said Vyhnalek. “This program gives a good outline of the process farm and ranch businesses need to take to start or restart that process.”

For program information or assistance, please contact Allan Vyhnalek, extension educator, at 402-472-1771 or avyhnalek2@unl.edu. For registration questions, please contact Nebraska Extension in Cass County at 402-267-2205. For more information on Extension resources for transition in Nebraska, visit https://agecon.unl.edu/succession.

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What else is happening in and around Cass County ?

Check out the following events...

Living Nativity Flyer 2019

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2019 11 20 NEH Nehawka Santa 1

2019 11 20 NEH fire Nehawka Soup supper

BingoOct

Poster 2020 copy

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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.

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Cornhusker Country Music Theater

Corn. Music Theater

CORNHUSKER COUNTRY MUSIC THEATER

(a NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION)

Located at 211 Main St. in Louisville

Call, 1-800-480-8797, ext 211, or email cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com for more information.

You can try out our new dance floor or just sit back and enjoy the music!

We're a nonprofit 501 c 3 organization.

Like us on Facebook @ Cornhusker Country Music Theater!

Coming events:

7:oo, Saturday, December 7th ~ Annual Children's Xmas Show. Ask your child, 16 years and younger, if he or she would like to be in the show. They are welcomed to bring friends to join them on stage!

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Free Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits