Springfield Wednesday Newsletter: May 27, 2020

Restrictions are easing up on social gatherings and businesses in Nebraska. Please be mindful of social distancing guidelines established by our local health department and local officials. The Springfield newsletter will continue to bring you news of announcements, important updates, fun tips, and maybe a joke or two.

Check in for current information of up-to-the minute news. We will do what we can to make it through these times. Hang in there everyone!

Our local Covid-19 information resource provides up-to-minute updates:

Sarpy Cass Health Department

https://www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org/

Sarpy County Offices Open by Appointment

Appointments are available from 8:00a.m. – 4:45p.m. Monday – Friday

Appointments from 8:00a.m. – 9:00a.m. are reserved for seniors only.

Facemasks or homemade cloth coverings are required. Please social distance and keep at least six feet away from others.

Visit Sarpy.com to find out if the service you need is available online and to “Make an Appointment” located at the top of the page. You can also call the Sarpy County Helpline at: (402) 593-1593

SARPY COUNTY HELP LINE

The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office along with Sarpy County Human Services has established a help line for the citizens of Sarpy County during the COVID-19 pandemic event. Starting today, people who are sick, elderly, or caretakers of this demographic in Sarpy County may call the Sarpy County Sheriff Helpline at 402-593-1593 for needs such as picking up prescriptions, groceries, or other necessities. A uniformed Sarpy County Sheriff's Deputy will pick up and deliver these items in a marked police cruiser. This helpline may also be utilized by the general public to make non-emergency police reports via telephone that do not require a police officer present in their home.

The following providers are participating in this program:

Walmart in Papillion
Target in Papillion (Groceries Only)
Bakers at 36th St & Twin Creek Dr
Bakers at 801 Galvin Rd (Pharmacy Only)
Springfield Drug (Pharmacy Only)

Please check the Sheriff's Office website and Facebook Page for any new updates to this program.

USEFUL RESOURCES DURING THE PANDEMIC

https://www.unitedwaymidlands.org/2-1-1/

https://www.nebraskachildren.org/covid-19-information-and-resources.html

-- https://www.thekimfoundation.org/

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LETTER FROM STATE SENATOR ROBERT CLEMENTS

Nebraska Phase 2 Health Guidelines starting June 1, 2020

I want to thank everyone for their cooperation during this difficult time with Coronavirus in our state and nation. On May 21^st, Governor Ricketts outlined relaxed restrictions starting June 1^st for most of Nebraska. The exceptions are the counties of Hall, Hamilton, Merrick, and Dakota. A summary of the high points follows:

Limited contact team sports, including baseball, softball, volleyball, and rodeo may begin practices on June 1^st, and begin competitions on June 18,^,2020.

Bars and Restaurants may open at 50% of rated capacity, with appropriate group size and group spacing.

General gatherings are limited to the greater of 25 people or 25% of rated capacity, with larger venues submitting reopening plans to local health departments for approval. Our local health department is Sarpy/Cass Health, at 701 Olson Dr #101, Papillion, NE 68046, 402-339-4334.

Gyms, Fitness Centers, Salons, Barber Shops, Massage Therapy, Tattoo Parlors, Wedding and Funeral Reception venues may hold the greater of 25 people or 50% of their rated capacity. Six-foot social distancing and other specific requirements apply to each of these venues.

Summer is the season for parades in Cass and Sarpy County. Unfortunately, parades where the public line the streets are prohibited through at least June 30^th, and perhaps longer. Parades where patrons remain in vehicles and the public does not line the streets are allowed.

State park camping season has begun. However, through June 30^th, the largest state parks, including Louisville SRA, allow RV-only camping by reservation only. Other state parks will allow first-come-first-serve tent camping with groups of no larger than 8 spaced 25 feet apart. Beaches and park showers will be closed. For more specific information, please visit outdoornebraska.gov.

To learn more about these Phase 2 restrictions as they apply to your specific interest, please visit dhhs.ne.gov click on the “LEARN” link and then “Directed Health Measures” to access Phase 2 Outline of Changes. The Directed Health Measure (DHM) documents for each county are also available on this page. Visit nema.nebraska.gov/news for broader statewide information and updates.

If you think you need a COVID-19 test or just want to participate, go to TestNebraska.com for a survey. Health officials will contact you if testing needs to occur. The survey only takes a couple of minutes and is used for test site planning purposes.

Please consider helping area food pantries that are under pressure to provide food for those in need. The number one item in demand is milk but some pantries do not have the needed refrigeration capacity for perishables. The Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (AFAN) created a fund that will give $4,000 to a local pantry for the purchase of additional refrigeration space. If you are interested in contributing or know a local food pantry who would like to apply, please visit www.becomefan.org or call 402-421-4472 for more information.

I know this is a tough time in Nebraska, but I am encouraged to see some “light at the end of the tunnel” as restrictions are loosened around the state, and life begins to slowly return to normal. I would like to express my deepest sympathy for those who have been affected by this crisis. May God bless you and your families during this time.

Should you need assistance or have questions, feel free to contact my office at 4024712613 or email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Springfield Cemetery is in need of Board Members for maintenance and decision making for upkeep of our cemetery.

Please contact Rod Nielsen

402-290-4873 email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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SPRINGFIELD FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

UMC June

Galen Retirement

SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY Summer Reading flyer

Library Curbside

SHOP LOCAL

Please remember to support Springfield’s local businesses during this difficult time.

Black Sheep Coffee House: Drive thru

Sweet Rice Thai Food: (402) 714-4516

Runza Restaurant

Trojan Tavern (carry-out menu only): (402) 253-2333

Valentino’s Pizza: (402) 253-2491

Wicked Hen Farmhouse Café (carry-out only) breakfast, lunch & some evenings: (513 )721-6877

Springfield Drug & Soda Fountain

Robin's Nest

Ace Hardware

Soaring Wings Vineyard

B&D Pit Stop

These and all Springfield businesses need your support to survive these difficult times.

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IT HAPPENED IN SPRINGFIELD HISTORY

Old Legion

Old Legion Building on Main Street

The Springfield American Legion Post #143 was formed in 1946. Their first meetings were held at the R.N.A. Hall. James Joern was elected as the first Commander. The Legion moved to the show house on Main Street which they later purchased. In May of 1977, the building located at 166 S. 2^nd Street was purchased and remodeled.

On March 23, 1947 fourteen ladies met to organize the Auxiliary Unit of American Unit Post #143. Officers elected at the meeting were: President Ruth (Judy) Latham, 1^st Vice president Grace Hike, 2^nd Vice president Gertrude Shepler, Secretary Phyllis Zimmerman, Treasurer Darlene Adair, Sergeant at Arms Margaret Metzger, Chaplain Gertrude Snell.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Springfield Post #9558 was established in March 1980. The first officers elected: Commander Earl York, Sr, Vice Commander Steve Stark, Quarter Master Norman Rhoten, Jr. Vice Commander Ed Radil, Chaplin Gene Richards, Surgeon Wayne Sprecher, Adjutant Bob Petersen, Trustees: Gene Hamilton, Henry Gradner, Jr., Richard Pointer.

All three organizations contribute to the betterment of our community with sponsorships to education, sports, and community projects.

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Funny Story

My mother and I suffered through an overlong, confusing movie at an art theater. Apparently, we were not the only dissatisfied patrons. Walking back to our car afterward, we overheard a man complain to his wife, “We left the dog home alone for that?”

*Reference: Reader’s Digest

Joke of the Week

Q: Can bees fly in the rain?

A: Not without their yellow jackets.

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HAPPENING NEARBY

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Cass Food bank 2020

EAGLE FARMERS MARKET

OPENS MAY28TH AT 4PM TO 6:30PM

5^TH AND HWY 34. IT IS

HELD 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.

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.”

-Albert Einstein

Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.

Connie Manzer

PLEASE HELP THE EDITOR!

Help make the newsletter better! Your news is needed for the Springfield electronic newsletter. Post school, organizational, and sporting announcements. Birthday and anniversary announcements are welcome, also. Send photos and fliers. Get the word out to everyone in Springfield and beyond. Please have your info in by Monday 10pm. Contact me at: 402-253 -2015 (leave a message) or email all news and photos to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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