SAVE THE DATE!
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
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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
IT HAPPENED IN SPRINGFIELD HISTORY
How many of us drive by the Springfield Community Building not realizing the building is on the National Register of Historic Places? The building was constructed during the depression years by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA was established as a work relief program during the presidency of Franklin Roosevelt. In 1938 the city of Springfield purchased vacant lots in the downtown area for delinquent taxes with the intention of using WPA money to build a community center. After construction in 1938-1939, the Community Building has been used for numerous activities throughout the years. In June of 1998, the Nebraska State Historical Society designated the Springfield Community Building as a Historic Site for the craftsmanship and materials featuring limestone keystones in the lintels, beaded mortar, and randomly placed stones with distinctive fossilized leaves. The Nebraska Historical Society noted there are no similar properties in east-central Nebraska. Please take time to view the Historic Site marker placed in front of the Springfield Community Building.
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.
HAPPENING NEARBY
2021 WEEPING WATER ALUMNI BANQUET CANCELLED
The Weeping Water Alumni Banquet will not be held May 2021. Please share this information with other alums. Hopefully, we will be able to gather again in 2022. For questions, contact Carol Thomassen at (402) 267-5327.
Campbell-Grauf-Conn-O'Donnell Reunion!!!
It has been many years since we had an all inclusive family gathering. We have lost touch and some roots have disappeared. If you want to reconnect here’s when. Please share!!!!
Sunday May 30 2021
Noon to 8 PM
1. Bring your lawn chairs and cameras.
2. Bring one pack hot dogs or brats and 1 pack hot dog and hamburger buns- Plattsmouth band parent yumburgers will be provided.
3. Bring a side dish-
4. Bring your family drinks, plates, silverware etc.
5. Bring yard games, ball gloves etc.
6. It will all be served family style. Bring a serving spoon.
Please contact Mary Hetzler Brasfield at
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.
"Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else."
-Margaret Mead
Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.
Connie Manzer
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