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June 11^th – Corn On The Cob Day

Since we live in "corn country" we know that the best corn on the cob is not ready yet. In fact, the corn is still only a few inches high in the fields. However, we would not be good Nebraskans if we did not do the honor of recogizing Corn on the Cob Day!

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Red Cross: Urgent Need for Blood Donations as Hospital Demand Increases

T-shirts, $5 Amazon.com Gift Cards offered to thank all those who come to give

MAY 27,2020 — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donations to prevent another blood shortage as hospitals resume surgical procedures and patient treatments that were temporarily paused earlier this spring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Healthy individuals who are feeling well are asked to make an appointment to donate in the weeks and months ahead 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 recent weeks, hospital demand for blood products has grown by 30% after sharply declining in early April amid this rapidly changing and complex public health crisis. At the same time, blood drives continue to be canceled as many businesses and community organizations remain closed. Donors are needed to make and keep scheduled appointments to help meet the current need.

All those who come to give through May 31 will receive a special Red Cross T-shirt by mail, while supplies last. And thanks to Amazon, all those who come to give June 1-30 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email.*

“Blood donors have played a vital role in the lives of patients who have needed lifesaving transfusions during this pandemic, and patients continue to depend on donors each and every day,” said Paul Sullivan, senior vice president, Red Cross Blood Services. “The Red Cross appreciates the support of those who rolled up a sleeve to give in recent months, but the need doesn’t stop. We need the public’s help to avoid another blood shortage this summer.”

It’s important to remember that red blood cells must be transfused within 42 days of donation and platelets within just five days. So, they must constantly be replenished. There is no known end date in this fight against coronavirus, and the Red Cross urgently needs the help of donors and blood drive hosts to ensure blood products are readily available for patients.

Blood drive safety precautions

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 ensure 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, May 27-June 15:

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6/15/2020: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Town Hall, 623 House St

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Eagle Farmers Market

The Eagle Farmers Market opens May28th at 4pm to 6:30pm at 5^th and hwy 34. It is every Thursday thru Sept 3. Anyone wishing to set up a booth for a month or more can contact Trisha. Stop by the market or look for our facebook page or postings on Eagle Echo.

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CCMT Opens Again!

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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.

Saturday, June 13, 2020, 7:30 p.m., Kali Indiana, $4 admissionn

Sunday, June 14, 2020, 1 p.m., bring your instrument for the free JAM SESSION,

Saturday, June 27, 7:30 p.m., Silver Wings, $4 Admission

Free admittance for kids under 13.

For more information, call 800-480-8797, ext. 211, and leave a message or email cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com

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Updates from the Legislature merged

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Zero Hour - Cass Local www.CassLocal.com - Listen Audio

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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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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