SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER
What’s New in Springfield, NE
January 23, 2008
Watch out for those snow-covered or icy packed sidewalks and driveways. The recent snows are causing treacherous walking conditions. Remember to keep your sidewalks clear for those who are out and about. Be kind and help out your neighbors who are unable to get out there to do the job. They will be thankful and the walkers will be grateful, too.
Kids are gettin’ fit at the library. Every Tuesday in January kids are coming to the Springfield Memorial Library to exercise to a workout video and read books after school. The workout is provided by fitness expert Denise Austin and her team of kids and the books are provided by the library. A healthy snack is served. Everyone is learning how to stay healthy in mind and body at the library.
Need an incentive to start walking for exercise? Take a virtual walk on the trails in Nebraska. The Walk Nebraska website allows you to track your walking, record your miles and receive healthful tips along the way. You will also see beautiful Nebraska scenery on your virtual tour around the state. No excuses now!!! Log in here: http://www.walknebraska.org/default.asp
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD
January 27 – Sunday morning VFW pancake feed at the American Legion Hall.
January 29, 3:30 – 4:30pm - “Get Fit & Read” at Springfield Memorial Library. The last day to work out at the library! Kids come to the library after school to exercise and read. We will follow a fitness video, eat a healthy snack, and read our favorite books. For K-6th grades.
January 31, 7:00pm – SPRINGFIELD DAYS meeting at Springfield Memorial Library. Everyone is invited to attend this first Springfield Days Meeting!!! And bring along someone that you feel could volunteer their time and help out the weekend of June 6 & 7. The more people the more success!!! Even if you are unable to help this year be sure to pencil in the date and stay posted for details!!!
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- South Sarpy District #46 Schools “Late Start” Day
February 7, 3:30 – 5:30- Valentine Crafts at Springfield Memorial Library. Make valentines for your family and friends.
February 12 – 3:30 – 4:30pm Young Writers Workshop begins at Springfield Memorial Library. This 5 week workshop is for ages 9-12. Students will learn the process of writing a creative story. Please register for this workshop by calling 253-2797 or stop by the library.
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 your romantic night out. Just $65 per couple. (Reservations Required) Registration for SSAP Spring Soccer is now taking place. Register online at www.ssap.org
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 SYAA basketball games on Saturdays!!!
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. Click here to download Parade Entry Form
Upcoming event in Weeping Water, NE:
April 12, 7:00 – McClellan Singing Sisters
McClellan Singing Sisters are amazing!! 4 sisters all under 16 singing Gospel songs for the last 7 yrs.
FIRST CHRISTAIN CHURCH, 306 H St., Weeping Water, Ne 402-269-5508
sgmfamily@gmail.com
*This information is from the Chair of the Sarpy County Democratic Caucus.
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:
Redville: Approximately one mile west of hi-way 50 on hi-way 31, Peter Kiewit owned and operated a stone quarry in the early 20s. Since distance from town meant much in those days he erected some cabins, a rooming and boarding house for those working in the quarry and brought in a man to operate a small store for necessities. The buildings were all painted red, hence the name Redville. Evidence of the quarry is still visible but the settlement is long gone.
-Reference: Springfield, Nebraska At It’s Source 1882-1982
~And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.
-Abraham Lincoln
Connie Manzer
News to the Editor:
Please send in all your Springfield area news. Pictures, announcements, and events will be added to the upcoming newsletter. Thanks in advance for all your help. Send to Editor@springfieldnebraska.com.
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