Weeping Water Newsletter - August 12, 2020

No Barnyard Cinema this week - screen blew over in the wind yesterday.

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2020 08 22 Eagle ElectEvent

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Weeping Water Schools

Return to Learn Covid-19 Protocols

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Updates from the Legislature merged

2020-07-31 Clements Column – Session Resumed

The Legislature resumed its 2020 session on July 20th after the COVID-19 shutdown caused us to recess for four months. I have had no health problems and I hope you are staying safe and well. We are keeping the Capitol building clean and safe, and it is still open for tours.

With less than seven Legislative days left, it is still unknown whether we will pass property tax relief. LB 1106, which I support, lowers school property taxes and replaces that amount with state aid. There are many strong views on the bill, making progress difficult. LB 1106 has majority support, but not enough to pass a filibuster. Several Omaha and Lincoln senators oppose the limit on school spending growth. I will keep working toward solution.

Another major bill is LB 814, a dismemberment abortion ban. Last week we had a successful vote to move it out of the Judiciary Committee and onto the floor for debate. It was filibustered for three hours and the Speaker needs enough support shown for debate to continue. I am optimistic that enough votes will be found.

LB 870, which I prioritized, was signed into law and is now in effect. This new law allows cities to directly borrow from banks during disasters to make repairs and restore disrupted services. This would help cities like Peru that had to truck in drinking water during the 2019 floods.

LB 153 excludes 50% of military retirement pay from Nebraska income tax. It is on Final Reading with unanimous support and should pass. However, it may not be effective until January 1, 2022 due to the $14 million cost and lower state revenues.

LB 147 would have provided training and guidance to school staff on how to intervene when students interrupt the classroom, harm others, or themselves. LB 147 failed by one vote due to a filibuster. It provided teachers legal protection if they responded reasonably to disruptive situations. Good teachers are leaving the profession because of increased violence in some schools.

The bill adjusting the 2019-2021 budget passed Friday July 31st. It allows for $46 million for 2019 state flood damages not paid by FEMA, and $9 million more for FEMA cost shares to counties. Correction worker pay increased by $5.7 million to help retain prison staff. Homestead exemption payments to counties increased by $5 million due to increased benefits. Also, $1.5 million was added for public health departments that are stressed by flood relief and COVID work. There was excess revenue in March, but now the budget just breaks even. Remaining bills with added spending will be difficult to fund.

Feel free to contact me or my staff for assistance, information, or questions on issues. You may reach me at: Senator Rob Clements, State Capitol Rm 812, Lincoln, NE 68509, Phone 4024712613, or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Red Cross encourages donations to keep robust blood supply as pandemic continues

Local blood donation opportunities:

Sunday, August 16, 2020
Fire Hall
505 S. 1st St.
Springfield, NE 68059
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Monday, August 17, 2020
Town Hall
623 House St
Avoca, NE 68307
01:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Sunday, August 23, 2020
First Baptist Church
16220 Highway 75
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Louisville High School
202 West 3rd Street
Louisville, NE 68037
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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Save the date!

Ice cream social 083020

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Weeping Water Pool Guidelines

40 person capacity (Capacity has the possibility to increase)
Groups will be assigned seating areas to ensure Social Distancing
Groups are required to Social Distance from other groups
Pool swim shifts 12-3 and 3:30-6:30 Currently you will only be allowed one shift, this may change at a future date;(Sign up link to the Pool Reservation Form will be posted on Weeping Water Pool Facebook page and City of WW web page. You will need to sign up daily, the link will be available at 6 AM every day)
Adult Fitness swim M-F 7:30-8:30 AM (Sign up link to the Pool Reservation Form will be posted on Weeping Water Pool Facebook page and City of WW web page. You will need to sign up daily, the link will be available at 6 AM every day. If no one is signed up, we will not be open to Fitness Swim. Limited to 12 people per day. )
Bring only towels, sunscreen, water and chairs which will be permitted in the pool area (No pool furniture or toys will be available for use)
Toys will NOT be allowed this year in an attempt to limit exposure to germs
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a family member or nanny who is 16 years or older.
Temperature and health check questions are required for admittance.
The baby pool is closed this season
Swimmers will need to shower with soap and water prior to entering the pool
Season passes will be available: Family, Single and 10 punch passes (waivers stating you understand the risk of exposure to COVID will be signed on pass forms along with a one time signing when attending with Daily admission)

Family season pass - $100

Single season pass - $50

Individual 10-Punch - $35

Daily - $4

Fitness Swim - $4

Purchase your WW Pool Pass here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct2ziXRiyVQ6KWMUVjrOXGAIjY3mtbCsIidwOCI6ee8CyN7g/viewform?usp=sf_link

Reserve your swim spot starting June 18th at 6 am, here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-pPwoTCIM2Ivv5ld66rYD2MPsB7P_uC7-eYYE-L6pTt6Hlw/viewform?usp=sf_link

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PPL aug book sale

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Bess Street Aldrich House Quilt Show

It's not just your grandmother's quilts that you will find. Quiltmaking has come a long way since the early 1900s and there are over 60 quilts on display from bedspreads to wall hangings and artistic piecework.

BSA quilt ad

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Covid-19 is not cancelled!
Stay Safe

For the most up-to-date information on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), please click here.

Nebraska DHHS COVID-19 Information Line is open 8am-8pm 7 days a week: 402-552-6645

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CCMT Opens Again!

CCMT

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.

$4 SHOW admission for all ages over 13.

FREE admittance for all under 13!

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Located at 211 Main St., Louisville, NE. For more information, call 800-480-8797, ext. 211 or email us at cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com

Located at 211 Main St., Louisville, NE. For more information, call 800-480-8797, ext. 211 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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See Omaha Aug 1st auction inventory >>

Bid Online >>

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Sarpy Sheriff's Auction inventory >>

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Go Huskers!

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4-18-2020 Spring Game - CANCELLED

9-5-2020 Nebraska vs Purdue

9-12-2020 Nebraska vs Central Michigan

9-19-2020 Nebraska vs South Dakota State

9-26-2020 Nebraska vs Cincinnati

10-3-2020 Northwestern vs Nebraska

10-10-2020 Nebrasla vs Illinois

10-17-2020 Bye

10-24-2020 Rutgers vs Nebraska

10-31-2020 Ohio State vs Nebraska

11-7-2020 Nebraska vs Penn State

11-14-2020 Iowa vs Nebraska

11-21-2020 Wisconsin vs Nebraska

11-27-2020 Nebraska vs Minnesota

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SVE concerts 2020

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Louisville Care Community is Closed to Visitors

CORONAVIRUS HEALTH ALERT

We are NOT allowing visitors at this time.

We deeply care about the safety of our residents and staff. Please, use other methods of communication to connect with your loved ones.

Thank you!

Call #402-234-2125 for questions, concerns or emergencies

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WEEPING WATER TOWN HALL MEETINGS FOR 2020:

OCTOBER 13th

ALL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT HOPPER COMMUNITY CENTER AT 7:00 P.M.

Everyone if welcome to participate in the planning process for the continued revitalization of Weeping Water!

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