Avoca Community Newsletter- August 15, 2018

Azaleas Voice's 2018

Down Home Saloon

Azalea flyer

Join us Saturday the 18th at Down Home Saloon and Tefft Park for the event of the summer for a wonderful cause! Kids activities kick off at 3pm....Horseshoe Tournament Registration at 4pm... live music begins at 5 and goes through the evening.... food and beer garden all day..... silent auction and raffles throughout the afternoon. This fun filled day of music, food, drinks, games, prizes and community will be benefiting the children living with Rett Syndrome through the tireless efforts of the Rett Research Trust Foundation.

Azalea Azalea order

The T-Shirts and tanks for Azaleas Voice are ready to order! Check out this great product by Erin Beth Designs. There are child and adult sizes at a wonderful price and profit from every shirt bought will be added to our donation to the Rett Syndrome Research Trust! You can place orders at the Down Home Saloon, through our Facebook messenger or with Tsan Diltz at 402-560-4039 (text preferred).

We will have shirts on site the day of the event but order ahead to ensure you get your size & style!

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The Sarpy/Cass Health Department offers free transportation assistance to women with a mammogram appointment. The service includes home pick up, hospital/clinic drop off, and return home drop off. Eligibility includes women aged 40-75 years living in Sarpy or Cass counties. Please call the Health Department at 402-537-6968 for more information.

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2018 07 25 FOUND BALL GLOVE 1

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The Avoca Library

Library Hours:

Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Saturday 9:30 - 10:30 am

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2018 07 04 CROWS NEST

A big WELCOME to new owners, Spencer and Natalie Vampola, who opened the doors for customers to their new business, the

CROW'S NEST

Located at the the former home of the Firehouse Bar and Grill, 104 E Main Street, Murray, NE, the kitchen will be open

Monday thru Saturday, 11 am - 8 pm

Friday and Saturday, 11 am - 9 pm.

Closed Sundays.

The menu will be limited for a short time, but we can testify that the chicken sandwich, cheeseburger and fries were great!

Keno will be coming, too, as soon as all the necessary red tape is completed and approved by the State.

It's always great when new business comes to our small towns and villages. Remember that they can only survive when they're patronized. We hope that when you stop in to welcome Spencer and Natalie to Murray that you'll wish them luck in their new venture.

For more information, call the Crow's Nest at 402-235-3300.

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www.svevineyards.com | 402.267.5267

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THE NEBRASKA MASONIC HOME

Our Assisted Living/Nursing Care Facility

seeks caring, devoted individuals.

We have competitive wages, excellent benefits

& a superior working environment.

FT Evening Cook, 12:30-8:30 pm

FT CNA’s, 2 pm – 10 pm

FT Dietary Assistant, 11 am – 6:30 pm

Weekends Only CNA’s, All Shifts

FREE medical, dental & vision coverage

for Full Time employees.

We also offer PayFlex; 401K Plan; &

Educational Assistance.

Apply in person at 1300 Avenue D, Plattsmouth, NE 68048

or call (402) 296-7300 for more information.

www.thenebraskamasonichome.org for an application – then hand deliver or mail.

Must pass pre-employment physical, drug test, and background checks.

***EOE***

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A’s, B’s and O’s are Missing

Red Cross campaign calls for new blood donors to fill the Missing Types

As part of an international movement, the American Red Cross is launching the Missing Types campaign today to recruit new blood donors – and those who have not given recently – to ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients.

During the Missing Types campaign, the letters A, B and O – the main blood groups – will disappear from brands, social media pages, signs and websites to illustrate the critical role every blood donor plays. When the letters A, B and O vanish from everyday life, the gaps are striking. And when A, B and O blood types are missing from hospital shelves, patient care could be impacted.

“Unfortunately, blood shortages still happen and the number of new Red Cross blood donors is shrinking each year,” said Cliff Numark, senior vice president, Red Cross Blood Services. “That’s why the Red Cross is asking those who have never donated blood and those who haven’t given in a while to make a lifesaving donation. You are the missing type patients need.”

Don’t wait until the letters A, B and O go missing from hospital shelves. Join the #MissingType movement today – make an appointment to give blood by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/MissingTypes, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Survey reveals public misconceptions about blood needs and donation

A recent survey, conducted on behalf of the Red Cross, revealed a troubling disconnect between the public’s perception of blood donations and the realities of patient transfusion needs.

Three-quarters (74 percent) of the public underestimate how frequently blood transfusions occur.* Most people perceive blood is needed in the U.S. every 15 minutes or even every hour or two hours when in fact, every two seconds, someone in this country needs blood.
Nearly half of the public (45 percent) know someone who has been helped by a blood transfusion.* Yet only three percent of the U.S. population donates each year.
More than one-third (35 percent) of the public has never considered that blood may not be available when they or a loved one need it.* Blood shortages are not uncommon in the United States and can only be prevented when more people roll up a sleeve to give.
More than half (53 percent) of the public believe they need to know their blood type to donate.* Good news – Potential blood donors do not need to know their blood type before giving blood. After individuals give blood, the Red Cross provides each donor their blood type. By joining the #MissingType movement, donors can find out their blood type this summer.

Missing letters can lead to delays in treatment

Lily Dotson and her family, who live in Omaha, know how serious blood shortages can be for patients. During Lily’s 2 1/2 years of treatment for high-risk leukemia, her family was told twice that the hospital didn’t have the blood or platelets she needed and that she would have to wait for transfusions. It was incredibly frustrating and eye-opening for Lily’s mom, Susie Dotson.

“People automatically think blood is there. They don’t realize we’re relying on their blood donation,” said Dotson. “Lily needed blood products just as much as the chemo or the treatment.”

Lily, now 11, has been cancer-free for four years and is preparing to enter middle school this year.

Each day, blood and platelets are needed for accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those like Lily who are receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease. The Red Cross must collect more than 13,000 blood donations every day for patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals across the country.

New donors needed

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. But for the past four years, new Red Cross donors have declined by about 80,000 each year. This is not just a Red Cross trend, but a challenge blood collection organizations face across the country and around the world.

Donating blood is a simple process and only takes about an hour from start to finish.

Registration: Sign in, show ID and read required information.
Health check: Answer questions and receive a mini-physical.
Donation: Giving a pint of blood only takes about eight to 10 minutes.
Refreshments: Donors enjoy snacks and relax before resuming their day.

The Red Cross appreciates the support of its 18 lead partners who have joined the #MissingType campaign, including: Adobe, Anheuser-Busch, AvalonBay Communities, Inc., Domino’s, Dropbox, Google, IBM, Land O’Lakes, Inc., Mastercard, Nationwide, Neiman Marcus, the New York Yankees, Oreo, PayPal, Salesforce, State Farm®, Sunoco and U.S. Bank.

Red Cross calls for summer blood donations to prevent a shortage

The American Red Cross is counting on volunteer donors to give blood and help ensure patient needs can be met this summer.

Around Memorial Day, the Red Cross sees a steep decline in blood donations. Busy summer schedules, vacations and school breaks also cause a drop in donations. Accidents and medical emergencies don’t take a summer break – patients need blood every minute, every day.

In the summer of 1973, Ramona Johnson was playing at the park when she was injured jumping off the swings. She was bleeding profusely from a 7-inch gash in her leg. By the time she reached the hospital, she needed an emergency transfusion. She credits the donors who took the time to give blood with helping to save her life.

Johnson’s childhood experience receiving blood compelled her to make her first blood donation more than 10 years ago. “A little voice told me that this would be a great way to give back,” she said. “I have been faithfully donating every eight weeks since.”

The public is asked to schedule an appointment to help ensure that hospitals and patients have the blood they need this summer. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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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...

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!

2018 04 25 WW Memory Lane actors wanted

Pillage the village 2018

Elmwood Sweets & Tunes

Ice Cream Social flyer 2018

2018 08 15 PLT COMM HEALTH FAIR 1

Violent Intruder Training

Workplace Violence pg1

Workplace Violence pg2

Church Intruder

Join the 4th Annual Bubble Soccer Event

Sponsored by Elmwood Rescue

Bubble Soccer Elmwood Bubble Soccer Elmwood Food

Harvesting Faith Festival

Harvesting Faith 1007

For additional information click here.

Plattsmouth Public Library Events

247Sports PlattL

Bingo on Fridays

Evidence Hunter Friday Friends Playgroup Poster updated

Job opening 1

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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