Springfield Wednesday Newsletter: August 19, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

REOPENING PLAN

Classes resumed 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.

Find Information Here:

Springfield Platteview Community Schools

Local businesses are invited to show appreciation to

Springfield Platteview Community School staff.

What an amazing job they are doing during these unprecedented times!!!

Show your support by donating a gift card or small gift basket.

To donate or for more info:

Contact Director of Pubic & Community Relations,

Nichole Baugh @ 402-592-1300

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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Senator Rob Clements Column 8-14-2020

2020 Legislative Session Major Bills

The 2020 Legislative Session has ended after a four month delay due to COVID 19. Major bills were passed, including property tax relief, business incentives, an abortion ban, and a military pension exemption.

LB 1107, which I supported, is a new property tax credit. State funding starts at $125 million in 2020, increasing to $375 million by year 5. The credit is about 6% of your school property tax paid, increasing later to 18% and is a refundable income tax credit. State revenues must increase by 3.5% before the fund increases, but it is guaranteed to be $375 million by 2025. Then it increases with the growth of statewide property values. This is a good start, but we still need a better long-term solution. Still in effect is the current $275 million Property Tax Credit, which is deducted from your property tax bill, based on your property value.

The new business incentive plan, called ImagiNE Nebraska, replaces the Nebraska Advantage Act. It provides $25 million each of the first two years, $100 million years 3 and 4, and $150 million in year 5. It has much better reporting of taxes forgiven and its economic benefits.

The third part of LB 1107 includes funds up to $300 million if UNMC is selected for a federal biocontainment and research hospital. It is funded only after the new property tax fund reaches $375 million.

Another bill, LB 814, bans dismemberment abortion of live babies. I was a co-sponsor, and it passed with 33 votes. It survived an intense filibuster, and I am glad we now ban this inhumane second trimester procedure. I thank Sen. Suzanne Geist of Lincoln for her hard work in this effort. Only the doctor, not the woman would be charged with a violation.

Finally, LB 153 exempts 50% of military retirement pay from state income tax. It starts Jan. 1, 2022 so the $12 million cost can be budgeted. This will make Nebraska more competitive with our neighboring states who do not tax military pensions at all. It encourages retiring veterans to stay in Nebraska, get private jobs, buy houses, and contribute to our economy. I was glad to be a co-sponsor and to help pass it this session.

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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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.

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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!

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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.
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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.
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IT HAPPENED IN SPRINGFIELD HISTORY

The first "true" school bus (pictured above) to transport students was owned and operated by R.H. Kiger and Sons. Earlier buses included a wagon pulled by horses and an old ford truck with hay in the bottom for students to sit on. The "true" school bus looks like an improvement but must have been a cold ride in the winter months.

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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!

UPCOMING SHOWS:

Saturday, August 22, 7:30 pm, Night Riders Band

Located at 211 Main St., Louisville, NE. For more information, call 800-480-8797, ext. 211 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

EAGLE FARMERS MARKET

5^TH AND HWY 34.

HELD EVERY THURSDAY THRU SEPT 3

4PM TO 6:30PM

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.

Life is a song - sing it. Life is a game - play it. Life is a challenge - meet it. Life is a dream - realize it. Life is a sacrifice - offer it. Life is love - enjoy it.

Sai Baba

Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.

Connie Manzer

PLEASE HELP THE EDITOR!

Help make the newsletter better! Your news is needed for the Springfield electronic newsletter. Post school, organizational, and sporting announcements. Birthday and anniversary announcements are welcome, also. Send photos and fliers. Get the word out to everyone in Springfield and beyond. Please have your info in by Monday 10pm. Contact me at: 402-253 -2015 (leave a message) or email all news and photos to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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