We survived the Blizzard of March, 2007. I hope those who had to be out and about during the storm made it home safe and sound. The sustained winds certainly made this winter storm last far too long, especially for the folks living out in the rural areas. Hopefully, this was our last big snow. I am longing to mow the lawn right about now, so…bring on Spring!

March is American Red Cross Month. This organization responds to all disasters, provides disaster preparedness education, serves as a bridge between blood donors and patients who need blood, and provides services to the military and their families. The Heartland Chapter assists persons in Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Washington and Saunders. Typically, our area chapter responds to more than 200 disasters per year, mostly home and apartment fires. To find out more about services or to volunteer, click on this website: www.redcrossomaha.org

The good, the bad and the ugly! The new mall in Papillion is opening up. It’s nice not to have to drive so far for those shopping trips, but the city seems to getting too close for comfort. I like being countrified ( Is that a word?). We must remember to support our local businesses. Look up what is available in Springfield on this website.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

March 9 - Fish Fry, Sarpy County Fairgrounds, 4H building from 5:00-8:00pm. Benefits from the proceeds for this event will go to Sarpy County Fair youth events. Help out a great cause!

March 9-10 - 7:00p.m. Platteview High School musical “Anything Goes” at the high school auditorium. Ticket price, Adults $7.00, Students $5.00.

March 12- Park Board fundraiser, Free Meal at the American Legion Hall from 5:30 - 7:00pm. Free will donations will benefit the Springfield Trails and Recreation area.

March 13 - 11:30 am, Senior Brown Bag Lunch at the Springfield Memorial Library. Soup, dessert and beverages provided. A short program follows lunch.

March 14-15 - South Sarpy District #46 Schools, Parent/Teacher conferences

March 16, 30 - Lenten Fish Fries at St. Joseph’s Church from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Adults pay $6.00. Cheese pizza, macaroni and cheese for the kids! All food is prepared by the good chefs of the Knights of Columbus. Desserts are provided by the St Joseph’s Ladies Guild.

March 27 - 4:30 - 5:30pm Sarpy County Cooperative Head Start Round -Up will be conducted at Springfield Elementary (Portable). Programs include Early Head Start and Head Start. Call 339-6592 for more information.

April 5, 12, 19, 26 - Art Workshop, ages 9-12, at Springfield Memorial Library, 3:30 - 4:30. Registration required. No drops can be accepted for this program. For more information call 253-2797.

Free Tax Preparation for those with incomes under $50,000. A “Greater Omaha Community Action” representative is working at the Springfield Memorial Library on Wednesdays from 1:00 - 5:00pm. Call Laura at 292-2640 to schedule an appointment.

Springfield Historical Tidbit
The Sarpy County Bank, organized in 1882, was the oldest bank in Springfield. It was located on the northeast corner of 2nd and Main and was made of brick from the brick making industry south of town. Men who worked on the bank were paid $3.00 a day. Capital stock was $11,500.00. David Dean was president and S.O. Salisbury was cashier.
-Reference: Springfield, Nebraska At It’s Source 1882-1982

~Say what you mean, mean what you say, but don’t be mean when you say it.

News to the Editor
- Please send all your Springfield area news to me. Birthdays, anniversaries, announcements, and events are welcome and will be added to the upcoming newsletter. Thanks in advance for all your help. Send to Editor@SpringfieldNebraska.com