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SPRINGFIELD NEWS

October 23, 2013

CONGRATULATIONS, JT OLTMAN

2013 DOUGLAS/SARPY 4-H VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

This year’s recipient of the 4-H Volunteer of the Year Award is someone who was hooked on 4-H long before he was 8 years old as he helped his sisters with their 4-H projects. And now, 23 years later he hasn’t gotten away from 4-H yet! When JT Oltman was no longer able to exhibit he knew this wasn’t the end of his 4-H experience. He continued his work as co-superintendent of Swine, and is always eager to share his swine knowledge with any showman he meets. He loves working with 4-H youth and volunteers at many events of The True Buddy Therapeutic Sheep Club and the Country Bumpkins 4-H Club. He loves working one on one with 4-Hers assisting with showmanship practices, sharing informational books and creating flyers with pointers for the showmen. He also spends time preparing for the 4-H Royalty Coronation. And he can be seen at Fair Clean Ups before and after the fair. In addition to his formal volunteer responsibilities JT just always happens to be around when work needs done and he jumps at the chance to do it! Tracey Jones said, “JT is always respectful and easy to approach for both adult 4-H volunteers, 4-H staff and of course the youth.” This approachability in addition to his contagious energy keeps him busy with all kinds of projects during the fair and throughout the rest of the year.

JT 4H

JT with Sarpy County 4-H Royalty, Prince Garret Long & Queen Catherine Jones

LIBRARY

HALLOWEEN CRAFTS

THURSDAY OCTOBER 24

1:30 - 3:00PM

ALL AGES WELCOME

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FALL GARAGE SALE

OCTOBER 26

8:00AM – 2:00PM

ACCEPTING DONATIONS ON:

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY EVENINGS, OCTOBER 23-25

NO CLOTHES

CLEAN ITEMS ONLY, PLEASE

SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY

BOOK DISCUSSION, READING & BOOK SIGNING WITH

AUTHOR: SHAWN BRINK

THE SPACE BETWEEN

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

11:00AM

Papillion author Shawn Brink will read from his newly published Christian Fantasy fiction book. Books will be available for $15 each or bring your copy to be signed. A portion of all sales will be donated to the library.

Books available at: www.martinsisterspublishing.com

pancakes 2013

VFW BREAKFAST

OCTOBER 27, 2013

VFW Post 9558 Community Breakfast the last Sunday of each month, in the Springfield Legion Hall from 8:00 a.m. until noon. For $6.50 which includes a donation of $1.50 you get all you care to eat pancakes, French toast, hash browns, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, juice and coffee.

USED BOOK SALE

SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY

665 MAIN STREET

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

9:00AM – 1:00PM

GENTLY USED

HARDCOVER & PAPERBACK BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, VIDEOS & MORE

yoga

Adult Beginner Yoga Series

Six Free Community Classes

Springfield Community Building

Dates & Time:

Sundays –

Nov. 10 @ 4pm Nov. 17 @ 4pm

Nov. 24 @ 4pm Dec. 1 @ 4pm

Fridays –

Nov. 15 @ 6pm Nov. 22 @ 6pm

Instructor Sara Sutton holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and is currently completing her Yoga certification. She resides in Springfield with her family. She is looking forward to working with Summit Physical Therapy to share her love of Yoga with the community.

storytime

SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

MONDAYS @ 9:30AM

AGES 2-5 ARE INVITED FOR STORIES & ACTIVITIES

DROP INS WELCOME

ESU3

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3

DRIVER EDUCATION

2014 Spring SCHEDULE

PLATTEVIEW

14801 S 108^th Street

Springfield, NE 68059

402-339-3606

INSTRUCTOR: Gary Boe

CLASSROOM DATES: Jan 11th, 18th, 25^th, 29^th February 1st, and 8th

CLASSROOM TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL: January 11 through March 29th

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT CONTEST

DESIGN A ONE-OF-A KIND ORNAMENT AND YOUR ENTRY MAY BECOME THE FEATURED ORNAMENT FOR 2013 AT

SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS

3 AGE GROUPS

10-13 YRS

7-10 YRS

6 & UNDER

EACH AGE GROUP WILL HAVE ONE WINNER AND RECEIVE A COPY OF THEIR ORNAMENT CRAFTED IN GLASS. ONE WILL BE SELECTED TO BE THE 2013 SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS FEATURED ORNAMENT.

ENTRY RULES:

1. ARTWORK MUST BE ORIGINAL

2. A COLOR DRAWING MUST BE ON A 3 1/4 IN. SQUARE OR CIRCLE

3. ALL ENTRIES BECOME PROPERTY OF SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS

4. ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11/1

5. WINNERS WILL HAVE THEIR ORNAMENT CRAFTED IN GLASS

ENTRY FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS AND AT VARIOUS PLACES IN TOWN.

SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS

183 MAIN STREET
SPRINGFIELD, NE 68059

402-301-9162

OWNERS, GLENN & MARGIE TREMBLEY

www.springfieldartworks.com

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GALLERY HOURS

Tuesday – Friday 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Saturday 11:00am -4:30pm

Sunday & Monday-by appointment

SOARING WINGS VINEYARD

17111 S 138th St

Springfield, NE 68059

402-253-2479

(Nebraska Law stipulates that no outside alcohol can be brought onto the premise.)

Sunday Acoustic Music

No cover charge

2:00 -5:00 p.m.

October

6th - Ryan McLeay

13th - Jessica Errett and Tara Vaughan

20th - Daniel Christian

27th - An Evening

Friday Night Music Series

7:00- 9:30 PM

October

(Acoustic - No Cover!)

4th - Katie Logan

11th - Sure Murray

18th- Tim Koehn

25th - Mark Irvin

drugDropoff flyer

HAPPENING NEARBY

Pictured: Front: Janet Sorensen stars as the indomitable Reverend Mother. Second row: Betty Colbert as Sister Hubert and Anna Stroebel as Sister Robert Anne. Back: Charity Baker as Amnesia and Samantha Colbert as Sister Mary Leo.

'Nunset Boulevard'

Opens at

Lofte CommunityTheatre

The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley opens the wacky musical-comedy 'Nunset Boulevard' on Saturday, October 12. 'Nunset' is the sixth installment of the popular series chronicling the antics little sisters of Hoboken. This time they have been invited to perform at the Hollywood Bowl. However, upon their arrival, they discover that it's actually the Hollywood Bowl-A-Rama and Cabaret Lounge. When they find there is a screen test going on across the street, they think stardom is just a few steps away! This is a fun family-friendly evening filled with lighthearted comedy and fantastic vocals.

Directed by Kevin Colbert, the play stars the operatically trained Janet Sorensen of Elmwood as Reverend Mother. Her second in command, Sister Mary Hubert is played by Betty Colbert. Anna Stroebel of Papillion, Charity Baker of Elmwood and Samantha colbert and Alyssa DiPaolo both of Lincoln fill out the ranks.

The production opens October 12 and runs October 13, 18-20 and 24-27. Tickets are $17. Reservations can be made by calling the Lofte box office at 402.234.2553 or visiting the Lofte website at Lofte.com.

OLD SCHOOLHOUSE MUSIC

On Sunday, November 10, at 2:30 PM, Greenblatt & Seay invite you to "Meet the Instruments", in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. This dynamic married couple will sing and play at least 20 different musical instruments, including hammered dulcimer, fiddle, nyckelharpa, harmonicas, recorders, penny whistles, tabor pipe, ocarina, Lakota flutes, guitar, banjo, ukulele, tiple, mandolin, bouzouki, bass, steel drums, folk harp, hurdy gurdy, and singing saw.

Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens, and $1.00 for children. Seating is limited. The concert will be followed by a light snack and an acoustic jam session.

CASS COUNTY MUSEUM

In conjunction with the Plattsmouth Harvest Festival, Cass County Historical Society has opened a new exhibit “Harvest Memories: Farm Life and Fall Festivals”. The exhibit recalls the 1916 Fall Festival and Kass Kounty King Korn Karnivals from the 1930s to the 1960s. Included are photographs and memorabilia such as ties and souvenir pins. The exhibit will continue through October 27.

Also on view through October 27 is the exhibit “Remembering Beautiful Merritt Beach”. Included are photographs about the recreation area that was located just south of the Platte River on the east side of Highway 75. Merritt Beach was in operation from the 1930s through 1989.

Cass County Museum's regular summer hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. For additional information about the exhibits or special festival events, contact the museum, 402-296-4770.

~ The best revenge is massive success.

–Frank Sinatra

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Connie Manzer

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