SVFD Rescue

SVFD Drive Thru Hamburger Feed

April 17, 5:00 – 7:00pm

Free Donation

Thanks to the community for supporting Springfield Volunteer Fire Department. The Water Rescue Boat and vehicle were purchased with donations. A water rescue team is forming. Donations are still needed for specialized training.

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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FACEBOOK SARPY DATA CENTER RENDERING OF COMPLETED PROJECT

FACEBOOK ANNOUNCES EXPANSION AND NEW NAME

Facebook is expanding again in Sarpy County, Nebraska. This means an additional 1 million square feet will be added along with 100 more data center jobs, and hundreds of continued construction jobs for years to come. The campus is extending by 500+ acres to the south into the city of Springfield and the name will update to Facebook Sarpy Data Center. This future 3.6 million square feet of data center campus will continue to be powered by 100% renewable energy made possible by wind farms in the region.

VaccineNotice March 30

To view clinic options, visit www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org/myturn.

You are responsible for scheduling your own appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. If you need assistance, please consider asking a friend or family member to assist you in scheduling an appointment.

If you have any questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine or if you are having difficulties scheduling an appointment, please call the Sarpy/Cass Department at 402-339-4334 and press option 1. Please note that phones are answered Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Sarpy and Cass County COVID-19 Vaccinations

Please register for vaccine notifications on the Nebraska DHHS's vaccination portal: ne.gov

If you have already completed the Sarpy/Cass Health Department's pre-registration form, you do not need to register through DHHS.

Nebraska DHHS COVID-19 Information Line is open 8am-8pm 7 days a week: 833-998-2275

SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION SELECTS NEW SUPERINTENDENT

The SPCS Board of Education has selected Dr. Ryan Saunders from Millard Public Schools to be the next district superintendent starting July 1, 2021.

The board was pleased to interview four high-quality candidates for the position. The interview process included a tour of the facilities, interviews with staff members, community members, and the board. The board appreciates the time invested by the candidates and the interview team members who assisted with the interview process. Dr. Saunders currently serves as the Principal for Black Elk Elementary School at MPS. The board will take action on the contract at an upcoming meeting.

Clean Up Day

IT HAPPENED IN SPRINGFIELD HISTORY

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Mr. & Mrs.Wilbur Samuelson, 1975 Nutrition Program for the Elderly Springfield site managers

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Senior Bus Trip to Nebraska City

In 1975 the Nutrition Program for the Elderly began in Springfield at the American Legion Hall on April 1^st. The program gave area seniors a chance to get together to socialize and enjoy lunch together three days each week. The Eastern Nebraska Human Services Agency hired Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Samuelson as site managers to serve food and coordinate activities. Springfield residents aged 60 and older were eligible to participate. An activity committee planned programs and events. The Nutrition Program’s activities included bus trips, movies, card games, bingo, singing, and dancing. For many years Springfield seniors enjoyed memorable lunches, outings, celebrations, and fun events.

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

SPRINGFIELD FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

UMC SPECIAL SERVICES

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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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NEBRASKA TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM/LIFELINE

The Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program (NTAP also known nationally as the Lifeline Program) assists qualifying low-income individuals with keeping telephone services affordable by lowering monthly service rates.

More Info Here: NE Telephone Assistance

NEBRASKA LIFELINE CELL PHONE SERVICE

enTouch Wireless offers government assisted wireless services to low income families and individuals in Nebraska. Qualified customers receive Free cell phone service. Certain residents may be eligible for a Free cell phone. We offer Lifeline discounts to qualified Nebraska customers who meet certain eligibility requirements such as government assistance or a household income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Your Lifeline benefit is limited to one per household and cannot be combined with any other Lifeline offer.

More info here: enTouch Wireless

M.U.D. & OPPD customers can apply for

new state rental and utility assistance program

Renters and landlords who are struggling financially because of COVID-19 can now apply for assistance with rent and utilities under the state’s new Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The program, which recently launched, is funded through the U.S. Treasury as part of a federal coronavirus relief package.

Omaha Public Power District and Metropolitan Utilities District want to encourage customers who qualify for the program to apply. Customers within Douglas County, the City of Omaha, Lancaster County and the City of Lincoln do not qualify for the state’s program because those areas are receiving federal funds directly. They will operate rental and utility assistance programs separately from the State.

To learn more about the state’s program, customers should visit coronavirus.nebraska.gov. They can also call 1-833-500-8810 to reach the state’s contact center for more information, including eligibility guidelines, documentation requirements, and additional utility assistance programs.

To apply, visit: https://mcrcares.servicenowservices.com/nebraska_rental_assistance

Customers may reach utilities directly to find out what other financial help may be available:

For information on M.U.D.’s assistance program, customers may visit mudomaha.com/covid19relief or call 402-554-6666 in the Omaha area, or toll-free outside of the area at 1-800-732-5864.
OPPD customers may visit oppd.com/EAP for more information. Those within the Omaha area can also call 402-536-4131 or 1-800-536-4131 toll-free, outside of the Omaha calling area.

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HAPPENING NEARBY

Demolition of the old railroad bridge on Highway 1 in Murray started March 1st. One lane traffic is being electronically controlled, so please be patient at the lights when waiting, then driving through. Work is expected to continue through the summer months, so plan your travel accordingly. Be careful, watch for workers and machinery and make safety the priority.

Lofte Community Theatre 2021 Season

For more info, visit: www.lofte.org

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“I still believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and true love. Don't even try to tell me different.”

Dolly Parton

Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.

Connie Manzer

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