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FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT

Good News: the Rescue Boat is ordered!

Donations are still needed for rescue gear, and to fund specialized training. Donations are being accepted by the Midlands Community Foundation:

Donate Online:

Springfield Volunteer Fire and Rescue Fund

Mail your donation to:

Midlands Community Foundation

217 North Jefferson Street

Papillion, NE 68046

Please designate which fund the donation goes to.

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Are your 75+ years old? Schedule your vaccination on Feb 4th!

Those who signed up for covid vaccine notifications have received the following email this week:

Vaccine Availability E-Mail Notifications (1)

COVID-19 vaccination appointments for age 75 and above (year of birth in 1946 or before) will be available for scheduling on Thursday, February 4. The link will be available on this web page no later than 9:00am. https://www.douglascountyhealth.com/109-covid-19/808-covid-19-community-vaccination-clinics

We encourage you to use the online scheduling system if possible. You can ask a friend or relative to assist you and can provide their email. If you are requesting 2 appointments together, please use separate email addresses because we have to limit appointments to one email address each. If you have trouble, you can call the DCHD information line at (402) 444-3400.
We will be watching the demand closely and open up younger groups as soon as possible. If we get more vaccine, we will be able to open up appointments sooner. All age-based (65+) appointments will be made through the Douglas County Health Department link above.

IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING UNDER 65 GROUP WITH HIGH RISK UNDERLYING CONDITIONS

Appointments for people who are under 65 (year of birth 1957 or later) will be made through the Nebraska vaccination system VACCINATE.NE.GOV. People in this group will need to re-register at that link. We apologize that you will have to re-register but the state system will need more information from you in order to determine your priority. You will be asked to to answer questions about your medical conditions.

If you are unable to find a friend or relative to help and still need assistance scheduling an appointment, you can call the DCHD COVID-19 Information Line at 402-444-3400.

If you live in a senior/independent living facility or are a patient of OneWorld Community Health Center, Charles Drew Health Center, or Fred LeRoy Health Center, vaccinations will be available at these facilities.

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SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

8:00AM – 1:00PM

SPRINGFIELD FIRE HALL

505 SO. 1^ST STREET

IT HAPPENED IN SPRINGFIELD HISTORY

Oldest House

One of the oldest homes built in the Springfield area is located southeast of town on 132nd Street. The year 1876 is etched above a door. That makes this house 145 years old. Constructed of limestone, the walls of the house are approximately two feet thick. The original landowner, Erastus Upjohn, was granted the property prior to 1858 according to the Sarpy County Register of Deeds. The land was sold to Henry Zoller in 1858. The property was deeded to Jacob Fackler in 1868. It is believed the original house was built by Mr. Fackler. The home has survived many inhabitants and is still occupied today.

We are open for IN-PERSON worship! We will continue to stream LIVE on Facebook. We are asking for pre-registration for attendance. Please contact the office 402-253-2270 to get your reservation!

Sunday Services at 9:30am

Tune into our Facebook page for live streaming Sunday Services at 9:30am.

https://www.facebook.com/firstunitedmethodistchurchofspringfield

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NATIONAL BOY SCOUT WEEK

FEBRUARY 4-10, 2021

Boy Scouts in the United States celebrate National Boy Scout Week every year during the first week in February. The Boy Scouts of America was founded on February 8, 1910 by entrepreneur, W.D Boyce. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States. Famous boy scouts include: Stephen Spielberg, Michael Jordan, Neil Armstrong, Martin Luther King, Jr., George Strait, and John F. Kennedy. Over the years the Boy Scouts have seen many changes but their original purpose remains the same. The scouts teach youth responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance.

In our community the Springfield Boy Scout Troop 711 is active today. For more information on Springfield's local troop, contact: Scoutmaster: Joe Hagerty at: 402-699-8234.

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.

SARPY COUNTY SHERIFF WEBSITE

https://apps.sarpy.com/sheriff/COVID19.html

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SCHOOL IS OUT EARLY. PLEASE NOTE: BINGO BEGINS AT 2:30PM

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Library Open 2021

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SHOP LOCAL

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

Springfield Artworks is still temporarily closed to protect the owners and the customers. They will post here when they feel it is safe to Re-open.

Ace Hardware

B&D Pit Stop

Black Sheep Coffee House

The Blind Pig Bar & Grill (402) 521-9276

Runza Restaurant

Soaring Wings Vineyard

Springfield Drug & Soda Fountain (402) 253-2000

Sweet Rice Thai Food: (402) 714-4516

Valentino’s Pizza: (402) 253-2491

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

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

UTILITY ASSISTANCE FUNDRAISER GOES VIRTUAL FOR 2021,

WITH GREATER NEED

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people across our communities both physically and financially. Combined, Omaha Public Power District and Metropolitan Utilities District have seen a 38% increase in the number of customers requesting assistance with their bills.

The utilities are coming together, as they do every year, to raise money for energy assistance programs through the Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth, which will take place March 6, 2021. This is the 14^th year of the event. This year, it will be held virtually in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

While utility assistance is a year-round need, this event is held during the cold winter months to bring attention to those who struggle to keep the lights on and heat their homes.

“Keeping homes warm and safe has taken on an even higher priority within the last year,” said Tanya Cook, director, M.U.D. Board of Directors. “I'm proud to lend my support to this event."

Cook is co-chairing this year’s event, alongside Janece Mollhoff, director, OPPD Board of Directors, and her husband, Wayne Mollhoff.

“We are seeing a record number of first-time applicants. These are customers who have never needed to reach out for help before,” said Director Mollhoff. “It’s clear the pandemic has taken its toll. We need to support our communities through the recovery.”

OPPD and M.U.D. encourage participants to complete the 5K run or one-mile walk on March 6 on their own – in neighborhoods, local trails, or even on a treadmill. Custom neck gaiters will be mailed to all registrants.

Participants in the 5K may submit their results online. Awards will be mailed to the first-, second- and third-place male and female runners in each of the following age divisions:

12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+

Virtual 5K price:

$35 (Now through March 6)

Virtual one-mile walk price:

$25 (Now through March 6)

Children 12 and under receive free registration for the one-mile walk with a paid adult.

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HAPPENING NEARBY

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“Work hard, stay positive, and get up early. It's the best part of the day.”

~George Allen, Sr.

Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.

Connie Manzer

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