SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

January 30, 2008

“What, new hours at Hometown Market?” “That’s what, I said!”

Hours are changing at Hometown Market on Main Street in Springfield. The grocery store’s hours beginning February 1st:
Monday – Saturday
9:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday
9:00am – 5:00pm
Oh my, now I’ll have to be more organized…can’t be running to the store after getting off work at 7:00pm. Maybe my hubby will do it for me!!!

Check out the fabulous window display at Eklectic Salon & Boutique. This just brightens up our Main Street. Happy Valentines Day, everyone!!

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

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 1, 5-8pm - Platteview Boosters Chili & Chicken Noodle Soup Supper at Platteview High. Prices are adults, $5.00, kids under 12, $3.00 or just $20.00 per family. Stop afterwards and enjoy the basketball games – Platteview vs. Conestoga. Go Trojans!!

February 4, 12pm – Senior Meal at Springfield’s United Methodist Church. Reservations can be made by calling Bea Edmonds at 253-8486. Free will donations accepted for a fine meal.

February 6, 12:30– Valentine Luncheon at Springfield United Methodist Church. $6.00 per person. For a lovely time, bring a friend. 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 8, 4:30 - 8:00 pm - Fish Fry at Sarpy County Fairgrounds, Springfield, Friday, Feb. 8th, 4:30-8:00pm. Adults $7; Children 5-11yr $4, Children 4yr and under FREE. All proceeds will be used to sponsor kids’ events at the Sarpy County Fair. Sponsored by the Sarpy County Ag Society.

February 12, 12pm – Senior Brown Bag Lunch at Springfield Memorial Library. Bring a sandwich. Soup, dessert and beverages will be provided. Good food, conversation, and fun!

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 14 – Valentines Day!!!

February 15, 29, March 15 – Fish Fry Nights – Mark your calendars! The St. Joseph Catholic Church Knights of Columbus are having those delicious Lenten Friday Night Fish Fries. Stop by from 5:00 – 8:00pm for a great meal.

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)

Get the Word Out!!!
The Springfield Library will be open for a special Friday Night Event for Teens. Teen Tech Night will feature games, computers, and snacks for ages 11-18 from 5:30 -8:30. Bring a friend and hang out for a while.

Are you a writer, or do you know someone who is? The Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation’s sixth-annual short story contest is going on now. Contest deadline is Feb. 19, 2008. Stories by Nebraska authors are eligible for prizes in three categories--adult, high school, and middle school. Complete contest details can be found at: www.bessstreeteraldrich.org/

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

SUPER TUESDAY’S COMING UP
*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
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~You can’t have everything. Where would you put it?
-Steven Wright

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.