CONGRATULATIONS TO EAGLE SCOUT

NATHAN EDWARDS

Nathan EagleScout

(left to right) Troop 711 leader, Joe Haggerty with Eagle Scout, Nathan Edwards

Nathan Edwards of Springfield recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Nathan and his family would like to thank the entire Troop 711, and especially Darla Booth for her guidance as Nathan completed his Eagle requirements.

Nathan's final Eagle Scout project was renovating the Library’s sandwich board signs to be used by Springfield community groups.

BACK TO SCHOOL

AUGUST 18, 2021

Springfield Plattview Community Schools

Welcome Students to the 2021-2022 School Year

Save Date

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MAIN STREET ROAD WORK

Road improvements on Main Street from L A Bates to 10th Avenue are currently underway. Residents should expect ongoing Main Street closures in various forms over the next several weeks. Depending on the need of construction, road access may be limited to only one lane or both lanes closed at times. Please be prepared to use an alternate route at any point.

Please be patient during this construction phase to improve Springfield’s Main Street.

PLATTEVIEW ROAD IMPROVEMENT

Platteview Road from 2nd Street to 5th Avenue will begin this Fall with new asphalt overlayment. Please be patient during the road construction work and the associated lane impactments.

PLATTEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 1970

50 YEAR CLASS REUNION

(POSTPONED ONE YEAR DUE TO COVID)

ALL SPRINGFIELD/PLATTEVIEW ALUMNI ARE INVITED!

SPRINGIELD COMMUNITY BUILDING

AUGUST 28, 2021, 8:00PM

Sarpy Cass Health Department

Currently vaccinating people aged 12 years and older

Please register for vaccine notifications on the Nebraska DHHS's vaccination portal: vaccinate.ne.gov
View Sarpy and Cass County COVID-19 vaccine clinic opportunities
Nebraska DHHS COVID-19 Information Line is open 8am-8pm 7 days a week: 833-998-2275
Find a vaccine clinic near you across Nebraska

COVID-19 Testing Locations

IT HAPPENED IN SPRINGFIELD HISTORY

PHS History

A rendering of the 1959 proposed Platteview Jr/Sr High School

South Sarpy School District #46 was formed after the state of Nebraska imposed new funding requirements for Nebraska school districts during the mid-1950’s. Many of the smaller school districts and one-room schools across the state were in danger of closing. In September of 1958 a special election was held for a proposed south Sarpy County school district. The final tally of votes was 717 for the consolidation and 121 against. Students from fifteen (14 plus a portion of 1) different school districts would be attending school in the newly organized South Sarpy School District #46. In March 1959 a bond issue for $890,000 was approved 647 to 115 by the voters of District #46 to construct a new Junior/Senior High School on the corner of 108^th & Platteview for students in 7^th – 12^th grades. This marked the beginning of Platteview Jr & Sr High School.

hopelovegracefaith

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

NEBRASKA 9/11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB

In remembrance of the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, members of the public will join area firefighters to climb the stairs of the Werner Park Stadium in honor of the 343 firefighters from the FDNY who died while trying to save others.

Join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) on September 11, 2021, for the Nebraska 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Werner Park Stadium, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE. Each participant pays tribute to a FDNY firefighter by climbing or walking the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Registration is $30. Everyone will receive a photo ID of one of the fallen heroes of September 11th. Onsite registration will begin at 7:30 am with Opening Ceremonies beginning at 8:15 am. The Climb will start at 8:30 am and will end at 12:00 pm. Visit https://nfff.akaraisin.com/ui/Nebraska to register and for more information.

“The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is an opportunity for anyone in the community to demonstrate respect and admiration for these courageous men who gave their lives trying to save others. It’s also a way to show their loved ones that we will never forget them,” said National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Executive Director Ron Siarnicki.

The Stair Climbs fund the programs provided by the NFFF to support the families of your local fallen firefighters and the FDNY Counseling Services Unit. For more information about the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, go to www.firehero.org.

Local Volunteers and Blood Donors Needed

For Busy Disaster Season

AUGUST 9, 2021 — Many weather experts predict a destructive disaster season this year. The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help on the ground and blood and platelet donors to roll up a sleeve to maintain a stable blood supply in the face of emergencies.

“We’re preparing for another extremely busy disaster season, and it’s critical to have a trained, ready volunteer workforce to make sure we can provide relief at a moment’s notice,” said Jill Orton, Region Executive of the American Red Cross of Nebraska-Iowa. “This year’s wildfire season is already very active and dangerous because of the severe drought and dry woodlands across the west. And experts are predicting we could see 10 or more hurricanes in the upcoming weeks. Additionally, we need to ensure we can continue to respond to disasters locally, such as home fires or severe storms.”

SHELTER VOLUNTEERS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS NEEDED

The Red Cross needs new volunteers to support disaster shelters. Volunteers will help with reception, registration, food distribution, dormitory, information collection and other vital tasks inside disaster shelters.

The Red Cross also needs volunteers who can work in disaster shelters to address people’s health needs and provide hands-on care in alignment with their professional licensure (registered nurse and licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse). Daily observation and health screening for COVID-19-like illness among shelter residents may also be required. We have both associate and supervisory level opportunities available. If you are an RN, LPN, LVN, APRN, NP, EMT, paramedic, MD/DO or PA with a current and unencumbered license, this position could be right for you.

After most disasters this year, the Red Cross plans to open group shelters. However, in some communities, hotels may be more appropriate if the risk of COVID-19, including the delta variant, is particularly high. The Red Cross will also continue many of the safety precautions implemented in 2020, including masks, health screenings, enhanced cleaning procedures and encouraging social distancing.

DISASTER ACTION TEAM MEMBER

Local Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly home fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. If you are team-oriented and want to help your neighbor, the DAT responder may be just the thing for you.

In Nebraska last year, the Red Cross provided immediate emergency assistance to 489 households after 305 home fires and other disasters.

If you want to make a difference and are interested in helping your community should a disaster occur here at home or across the country, please redcross.org/volunteer.

BLOOD AND PLATELET DONORS NEEDED

Wildfires, record-breaking heat and a busy hurricane season can also impact the nation’s blood supply. On top of the toll extreme weather events take on the lives of millions, disasters can cause blood drive closures or prevent donors from being able to give safely. Eligible donors can help overcome the critical need for blood and ensure blood is readily available by making an appointment to give by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

As a thank-you, those who come to donate throughout the month of August will get a free 4-month special offer to Apple Music by email (new subscribers only). Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/FeelTheBeat.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 15-31

Cass County

Louisville

8/25/2021: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Louisville High School, 202 West 3rd Street

Murray

8/18/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Murray Christian Church, 304 W Young St

Summit Health Physical Therapy is Hiring

Summit Health PT is a private practice outpatient clinic in Springfield, NE. We are looking for a quality Physical Therapist Assistant that enjoys working in a community-based setting with the opportunity to treat a variety of orthopedic conditions.
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant school and hold a current Physical Therapist Assistant license in Nebraska.

Please submit resumes and questions for additional information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Huskers Football 2021 Schedule

Aug. 28                 at Illinois
Sept. 4                  Fordham
Sept. 11                Buffalo
Sept. 18                at Oklahoma
Sept. 25                at Michigan State
Oct. 2                    Northwestern
Oct. 9                    Michigan
Oct. 16                  at Minnesota
Oct. 30                  Purdue
Nov. 6                   Ohio State
Nov. 20                 at Wisconsin

Nov. 26 (Fri.) Iowa

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HAPPENING NEARBY

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Saturday, August 21, 2021,

DOWN HOME band, 7:30 pm

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“Small steps in the right direction can turn out to be the biggest step of your life.”

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Connie Manzer

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