SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

January 16, 2008

Are you bracing for the frigid weather to come? Temperatures in the teens and below will be keeping most of us inside during this blast from the Arctic. For those who have to brave the cold, be sure to bundle up. Keep those hands, feet and ears covered up to prevent frostbite.
Tips for frostbite prevention:

• With extreme cold temperature, stay inside
• Dress for the weather
• Wear layers of clothing, but remember not to bundle up too tightly, maintain good circulation.
• Pay attention to your body. If tingling or numbness begins to occur, come in out of the cold to warm up.
• Keep dry. Wet clothes should be changed immediately.

January 19 is National Popcorn Day. What a great day to gather the family, pop some popcorn, settle in, and watch a movie. Popcorn balls sound good, too!

This week in American history we celebrate the following birthdays:

• Martin Luther King, Jr. –b. January 15, 1929
• Benjamin Franklin – b. January 17,1706
• Daniel Webster-b. January 18, 1782
• Robert E. Lee – b. January 19, 1807
• Edgar Allen Poe –b. January 19, 1809

This is quite an impressive list. If you happen to celebrate a birthday this week, you are in notable company.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

January 16 – Prayer Patches, United Methodist Church sewing quilts from 6:00 -7:30 & 8:00-9:00.

January 20 –Donut Sunday at St. Joseph’s Church sponsored by the Knights of Columbus after the 9:00 Mass. Everyone is welcome.

January 22 & 29, 3:30 – 4:30pm - “Get Fit & Read” at Springfield Memorial Library. Kids come to the library after school on Tuesdays in January to exercise and read. We will follow a fitness video, eat a healthy snack, and read our favorite books. For K-6th grades.

January 21- South Sarpy District #46, No Classes - Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King Day observed – January 21st
Reminder- All federal, state, county and city offices are closed

Registration for SSAP Spring Soccer has begun. Register online at www.ssap.org

SSYA Baseball Registration will be held Saturday, January 19 from 11:00 -2:00 at the American Legion Hall. Sign up for coach pitch, softball and baseball. Boys and girls ages 5 may sign up for T-ball. If you are unable to attend, forms can be downloaded at www.syaaonline.org. Mail to the address on the form. Lunch will be served for a small fee.

Go Trojans!!! Platteview High Basketball Games and Wrestling Teams are in full swing right now. Be sure to support our teams. Support the younger players, also. Catch some SYAA basketball games on Saturdays!!!

February 6 , 12:30– Valentine Luncheon at Springfield United Methodist Church. $6.00 per person. Make your reservations by calling Shirley Buskirk at 253-2770 or 253-2483.

February 7, 3:30 – 5:30- Valentine Crafts at Springfield Memorial Library. Make valentines for your family and friends.

February 16, 7pm - Wine Roses and Chocolates at Soaring Wings Vineyard.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetie. Food, chocolates, roses, and a bottle of wine will fulfill those romantic your night out. Just $65 per couple. (Reservations Required)

The Springfield Runza at Hwy 50 & Main Street has changed to a new restaurant. It is now open with a limited menu. Plans are in the works for a new name and up-scaled menu. Details will be coming soon.

Wishing for warmer weather…

Planning for the Sarpy County Fair parade is in the works. The 2008 Fair will be July 30-Aug 3 with the Parade on Saturday, Aug 2. If your organization is interested in participating in the parade, please contact Russ Zeeb @RZeeb@aol.com or 681-0929.

The annual Springfield Elementary 6th grade Grandparents Tea was held on December 16, 2007. The students provided ingredients and made all the treats, preparing them at school for the Tea. Grandparents and guests were entertained by the 6th grade Band playing Christmas music led by their band instructor, Mrs. Janak. The students also sang Holiday songs accompanied by music teacher, Mrs. Glock. Sixth grade teachers Mrs. Cindy Koehlmoos and Ms. Sue Startzer helped the students organized this year’s Grandparents Tea. Grandparents and guests were treated royally and had a wonderful time at this affair.

Grandparents and guests choose from an array of goodies.

*This information is from the Chair of the Sarpy County Democratic Caucus.
For Immediate Release
Press Release
Sarpy Democrats Count Down To Caucus
Nebraska Helps Determine Nominees

Sarpy County, Nebraska/January 7, 2008: A history-making event will be facilitated by area Democrats in February. The Democratic Caucus will be held on February 9, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. Sarpy County will decide whom our Party will nominate for President. The event will take place at Papillion La Vista South High School located at 10799 Highway 370 in Papillion, Nebraska.

Participants must be registered Democrats or complete registration on site, subject to election commission validation. For people with disabilities, those in the military, students attending out-state colleges/universities or those who will be prohibited from participating on a Saturday due to religious practices, a preference card may be requested no later than January 15, 2008 from the Sarpy County Caucus Chair. However, the card must be returned no later than February 1, 2008 and those participating via preference card will not have the opportunity for realignment since it is considered an absentee ballot.

“It is our priority to share this information with Sarpy County Democrats,” states County Caucus Chair Peg O’Dea Lippert. “The February 1st deadline is especially important for those who cannot attend but need a preference card for participation.” “We want to give every Sarpy County Democrat the chance to participate.”

Interested parties can contact the Sarpy County Caucus Chair, Peggy O’Dea Lippert at (402) 339-1218 to learn more about participation or to request a preference card. They are also encouraged to attend the monthly Sarpy County Democrat meeting held the third Wednesday of each month at Lansky’s Pizza located in Twin Creek at 36th and Highway 370.

Information is also available at www.nebraskademocrats.org and
www.sarpydemocrats.zoomshare.com. For background information, contact PR volunteer, Carol Blood at 402-517-1446 or carol@urpr.biz. Our County. Our Party. Our Choice For President.

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT
The Springfield Library was organized in January, 1926 by the Springfield Woman’s Club. It was housed in a room over the Joern Grocery Store on Main Street. The space was donated by Otto Joern, the operator of the grocery store. Members of the Woman’s Club acted librarians. The books were donated by the people of the community.
Reference: Springfield, Nebraska At It’s Best 1882-1982

~Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Connie Manzer

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