What’s New in Springfield, NE
January 24, 2007

Snow Again!! We have experienced our second week-end of snow. Break out the snow shovels, snow blowers, and the sleds. Did you make a snowman? Have a fun time in the snow!

Thanks to Louie and Mike for plowing Springfield’s streets. Great job, guys!

Remember our fine feathered friends. Winter is the perfect time to set up a feeding station for the birds living in your yard. Birds naturally hunt for seeds at this time of the year. With snow covering most of the habitat now, setting out a bird feeder will provide a source of food and give you the enjoyment of bird watching from your window. The best seeds to purchase will be individual bags of sunflower, safflower, millet and niger. A good tip is to not buy the bags of mixed seeds since those contain fillers. Most birds will only eat the seeds they like and leave the rest to rot. Just remember to keep your bird feeders full throughout the winter when food is scare. Watching the many varied birds that will visit your feeding stations is a great way to pass a frigid winter day.

WHAT HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

Kids! Start practicing those free throws for the Knight of Columbus Free Throw Shooting Competition to be held on Friday, January 26 from 6:00-9:00pm at the Platteview High School Front Gym. The competition is open to girls and boys from ages 10-14. Winners in each division will compete in the District competition to be held in February. Please bring proof of age ( birth certificate). Contact Mike Patera at 253-7470 for more information or registration forms.

Annual Valentine Luncheon - February 7th at the Springfield United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The luncheon will begin at 12:30pm. Please call Anita Webster at 253-8113 or the church office at 253-2270 before February 3rd. The cost for this event is $6.00.

Mission Soup Supper - February 10th at St. Joseph’s Church from 5:00 - 8:00. The soup supper is sponsored by all three Springfield churches and proceeds are shared. Each church will use funds from this event to support their selected mission project. Chili, Chicken Noodle soup, sandwiches, desserts and beverages will all be served for the low cost of $5.00 for adults, $2.50 for ages 6-12, 5 & under eat for free. What a bargain! Please support this worthwhile cause.

SSAP spring soccer registrations are due before January 31st. Don’t forget to send those forms in!

South Sarpy School District #46 - February 1st LATE START

Support our area youth! Stop by the Springfield Community Building on Saturdays to watch the 3rd - 6th boys and girls Basketball games. To see the 1st -2nd grade boys and girls compete, drive on down to the Springfield Elementary school.

Tired of heading off to work, running all those errands, sloughing through the snow, cleaning the house, doing all those endless everyday tasks…take a nap! What a wonderful way to pass a cold winter afternoon. Nap under a cozy quilt or throw and restore your soul.

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT:
January 1907 - In attempting to board a freight train north of Springfield, Willard Rishling sustained an injury to one of his legs that will continue to confine him to the house for some time.
-From the January 24, 1957 Springfield Monitor “Fifty Years Ago”

~ Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel is a train.

News to the Editor
- Please send all your Springfield area news to me. Any events or news are welcome and will be added to the upcoming newsletter. Send to Editor@SpringfieldNebraska.com