SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
REOPENING PLAN
Classes resume for the 2020-2021 school year on August 18. Thank you to our local school district for the back-to-school plan to keep our community safe.
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Springfield Platteview Community Schools
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
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Welcome Back Local Businesses!
The decision to extend the Free July Ad - through August 2020 has been well received. Lot's of Questions.
To be clear, the Very Popular Weekly Wednesday Community Newsletters for both Springfield and Louisville are taking a little longer today, waiting on Ads from several of you.
To help, please reply to this email, and attach a screenshot of your ad - include "Free July Ad" in the subject so it will not be misplaced.
There is a genuine resurgence of Cass area small business, be proud! With everything working against you, you have the bravery and stamina to persevere.
There was a time that determination was universally respected, well, I can say you have my respect. John Harrington TEXT/VM 402-968-0821
Let's see if we can get your message to the right folks. Please reply and attach your Ad and send as soon as possible today!
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Starting 8/1/2020
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.
Black Sheep Coffee House
Sweet Rice Thai Food: (402) 714-4516
Runza Restaurant
Trojan Tavern: (402) 253-2333
Valentino’s Pizza: (402) 253-2491
Wicked Hen Farmhouse Café breakfast, lunch & some evenings: (513 )721-6877
Springfield Drug & Soda Fountain
Ace Hardware
Soaring Wings Vineyard
B&D Pit Stop
These and all Springfield businesses need your support to survive these difficult times.
At this time, the lobby and drive thru both are open to the public. Appointments are not necessary at this time. We do ask that upon entry any gloves be removed and kept off, and that masks be taken off until you come through the security doors. After that, you will be able to wear a mask if you wish. Thank you!
IT HAPPENED IN SPRINGFIELD HISTORY
The Springfield Platteview Community School District was established 62 years ago in 1958 when Sarpy County residents in thirteen Class 1 school districts voted to approve the merge of their schools into South Sarpy School District #46.
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For additional information:
Kate Thomas, 531-226-3755
August 3, 2020
OPPD DRONE INSPECTIONS KEEP
RELIABLE POWER FLOWING
Maintaining electrical equipment keeps power flowing to Omaha Public Power District customers. We know how crucial that is, as more people continue to work from and spend more time at home. That’s why Omaha Public Power District conducts regular inspections, using technology for the best vantage point.
The latest round of inspections gets underway tomorrow, August 4, and will be conducted by an unmanned aerial system (UAS), more commonly known as a drone.
Using the UAS, OPPD will examine eight substations throughout Washington, Douglas, Sarpy, Cass and Otoe Counties. Inspections will last a couple of days. During that time frame, customers may notice the drone, accompanied by a white van.
The drone will be used to take high resolution color images and video, looking for potential problems. It will also be using infrared technology to identify hot spots, which may indicate worn wires or other equipment in need of repairs or replacement.
A radiometric thermal camera will aid the inspection by measuring the temperature of a surface by interpreting the intensity of an infrared signal that reaches the camera. The addition of radiometric imaging enables drones to capture temperature data in every pixel of an image.
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OPPD’s Mission: Provide affordable, reliable and
environmentally sensitive energy services to our customers
Pictured below: Van and Drone used during aerial inspections
2020-07-31 CLEMENTS COLUMN – SESSION RESUMED
The Legislature resumed its 2020 session on July 20th after the COVID-19 shutdown caused us to recess for four months. I have had no health problems and I hope you are staying safe and well. We are keeping the Capitol building clean and safe, and it is still open for tours.
With less than seven Legislative days left, it is still unknown whether we will pass property tax relief. LB 1106, which I support, lowers school property taxes and replaces that amount with state aid. There are many strong views on the bill, making progress difficult. LB 1106 has majority support, but not enough to pass a filibuster. Several Omaha and Lincoln senators oppose the limit on school spending growth. I will keep working toward solution.
Another major bill is LB 814, a dismemberment abortion ban. Last week we had a successful vote to move it out of the Judiciary Committee and onto the floor for debate. It was filibustered for three hours and the Speaker needs enough support shown for debate to continue. I am optimistic that enough votes will be found.
LB 870, which I prioritized, was signed into law and is now in effect. This new law allows cities to directly borrow from banks during disasters to make repairs and restore disrupted services. This would help cities like Peru that had to truck in drinking water during the 2019 floods.
LB 153 excludes 50% of military retirement pay from Nebraska income tax. It is on Final Reading with unanimous support and should pass. However, it may not be effective until January 1, 2022 due to the $14 million cost and lower state revenues.
LB 147 would have provided training and guidance to school staff on how to intervene when students interrupt the classroom, harm others, or themselves. LB 147 failed by one vote due to a filibuster. It provided teachers legal protection if they responded reasonably to disruptive situations. Good teachers are leaving the profession because of increased violence in some schools.
The bill adjusting the 2019-2021 budget passed Friday July 31st. It allows for $46 million for 2019 state flood damages not paid by FEMA, and $9 million more for FEMA cost shares to counties. Correction worker pay increased by $5.7 million to help retain prison staff. Homestead exemption payments to counties increased by $5 million due to increased benefits. Also, $1.5 million was added for public health departments that are stressed by flood relief and COVID work. There was excess revenue in March, but now the budget just breaks even. Remaining bills with added spending will be difficult to fund.
Feel free to contact me or my staff for assistance, information, or questions on issues. You may reach me at: Senator Rob Clements, State Capitol Rm 812, Lincoln, NE 68509,
Phone 4024712613, or email:
HAPPENING NEARBY
CORNHUSKER COUNTRY MUSIC THEATER
211 Main St.
Louisville, NE
68037
Are you anxious to get back to some good ol' country music! We sure are!
We know you want to be safe and others do. too. Not only yourself, but also for others, please be aware that social-distancing and wearing of masks will be MANDATORY in our small theater for the time-being. Thank you for understanding.
$4 SHOW admission for all ages over 13.
FREE admittance for all under 13!
Located at 211 Main St., Louisville, NE. For more information, call 800-480-8797, ext. 211 or email us at
EAGLE FARMERS MARKET
OPENS MAY 28TH AT 4PM TO 6:30PM
5TH AND HWY 34.
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.
Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.
Connie Manzer
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