SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

March 14, 2007

Are you wearing o’ the green this week? On Saturday of this week we observe St. Patrick’s Day, the day when everyone is Irish. Celebrations center around green and all things associated with the country of Ireland. Wear green clothes, eat corn beef and cabbage, and dance an Irish jig to commemorate this special holiday. For a fun family activity try making Irish soda bread. Visit this website, http://www.bookguy.com/cooking/Sodabread.htm to learn all about traditional Irish bread recipes.

The snow is gone! Gone for good, we hope. Spring weather returned this week. This weather reminds us that digging into the garden begins soon. This month get ready for outdoor chores. Now is a good time to inspect those lawn tools. Clean and sharpen tools, tune up the lawn mower, and make any needed purchases of gardening supplies. You’ll get a jump start on lawn and yard work.

Platteview High School 2007 spring sports schedules start soon. Boy’s Golf, Boys & Girls Soccer, Boys & Girls Track are practicing now before their first events. Driving by the high school the other day I noticed the muddy practice field and soccer players. Hope things dry up soon for those Moms who have to wash those mucky clothes. Best of luck to all the players and teams this season. Go Platteview Trojans!!!

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

March 14 - 8:00pm, Springfield Days Meeting at the American Legion Hall. All are welcome to attend. A meeting is also set for March 22 at 7pm. It’s time to finalize those plans.

March14 & 15 - Parent/Teacher conferences at all South Sarpy District #46 schools.
Schools in District 46 include Springfield Elementary, Westmont Elementary, Platteview Central Jr. High and Platteview High School.

March 16 - No School

March 16 & 30 - 5:00 - 7:30pm, Fish Fry at St. Joseph’s Church, $6.00/ Adults & $1.00/Children, cheese pizza or macaroni & cheese. Served and prepared by the Knights of Columbus. Delicious desserts supplied 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.

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. The end of the tax season is soon approaching. Call Laura at 292-2640 to schedule an appointment.

April 3, 9, 16, 23 - Art Workshop, 3:30 - 4:30 pm at Springfield Memorial Library for ages 9-12. The Thursday class is full but openings are available for a Tuesday session. Please call the library at 253-2797 or stop by to register. No drop-ins are allowed for this program.

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT:
On March 19, 1903, a disastrous fire swept through the south side of Main Street, destroying a dozen businesses. Those businesses included, Kiecks Store, Elwell’s Implement Store, Bates Drug Store, a bowling alley, barber shop, meat market, saloon pool hall, hardware store and other places. At that time, the business district was comprised on frame buildings. A few weeks later the debris was swept away and the erection of brick buildings, that now form the south side, was underway.
- Reference: Springfield, Nebraska At It’s Source 1882-1982

Recent spring bird sightings: Red-winged Blackbirds

So many good folks have recently passed away in the Springfield area. It is a sad time for many of us. For everyone who has lost a family member or friend, we extend our condolences to you.

~Let us so live that when we die even the undertaker will be sorry.
                    -Mark Twain