SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

February 13, 2008

It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow. Celebrate with your loved ones. Here are some fun, simple, and inexpensive ideas to observe this holiday:

• Be creative! Write a personal note or poem saying something about why you love them.
• Buy a small valentine and secretly place it under their pillow.
• Make a special candlelight dinner (kids love this, too).
• Get into the kitchen and make a Valentine recipe. Anything chocolate is good.
• Give your sweeties an extra hug or kiss.

Springfield Days 2008 planning is already in the works. First off is the “Theme Contest”. We must have a catchy theme for this year’s event:

Springfield Days Theme Contest…submit your ideas fast! Winners will receive special recognition during the parade and Springfield Days Bucks to be used during the weekend festivities. Ideas can be submitted to ssimonsen@esu3.org or Connie at the Springfield Library. Deadline: Feb. 28th. Again mark your calendars for June 6 & 7 and don’t miss the fun this 2008. Next planning meeting is Thursday, Feb. 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the library.
~ From Springfield Days Chair Person: Shanna Simonsen

Mom doesn’t have to cook this weekend! Friday night head over to St. Joseph’s Church for the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry and Saturday night is the Mission Soup Supper at the United Methodist Church. Support these two great causes. Dad and the kids are cooking on Sunday! Happy Valentines weekend, Mom!

Springfield Memorial Library held it’s first ever “Ooey, Gooey Science” workshop in January on Thursdays after school. Twelve students experimented with making flubber, conducted sink and float experiments, and made ice cream in a bag. The scientists observed and tested their recipes and projects, coming up with ideas on how and why things work.

Congratulations to Platteview High School wrestlers for qualifying for the State Wrestling Tournament!
Seniors: Kurtis Bailey, Justin Shadle, and Luke Williams and Juniors: Kyle Thunn and Isaac Roth are headed to the Qwest Center this Friday, February 15th. Go Trojans!

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

February 14, 1:00pm- The Westmont Elementary Talent Show is Thursday, February 14th in the Westmont gym. Come check out this year’s talent!

February 15- State Wrestling Tournament at the Qwest Center in Omaha. Support the Trojans wrestlers headed to State!

February 15, 29, March 14 – Fish Fry Nights – Mark your calendars! The St. Joseph Catholic Church Knights of Columbus are having those delicious Lenten Friday Night Fish Fries. Desserts provided by the Ladies Guild. Stop by from 5:00 – 7:30pm for a great meal.

February 16, 5:00 -7:00pm – Mission Soup Supper at Springfield United Methodist Church. Chili, Chicken Noodle soup, sandwiches, desserts and beverages will be served. Prices are $5.00 for adults, $2.50 for ages 6-12 and free for 5 & under. All proceeds are split between the three churches to

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.

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

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

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT:
A millinery shop [was located] on Main Street, east of the first bank building. The first bank building was located on the northeast corner of 2nd & Main.
-reference: Springfield, Nebraska At its Source 1882-1982

~My formula for success is rise early, work late, and strike oil.
- Paul Getty

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.