SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

April 23, 2008

The first Earth Day celebration took place on April 22, 1970 in streets, parks and auditoriums across the United States. In response to a grass roots effort of those concerned about how air pollution, pesticides, and toxic chemicals were effecting our environment, 20 million people gathered to participate in the first ever environmental demonstration known as “Earth Day”. Today people all over the world mark this very first effort to save our environment by planning events that teach us how to care our planet and what each of us can do to contribute to “living green”.

Here are a few tips to help you live a greener life:

• Conserve water by limiting the time spent taking a shower.
• Recycle –junk mail, paper, cell phones, batteries, plastic bags, cans, and more.
• Opt for direct deposit, online banking, and paperless statement, which reduces paper.
• Use rechargeable batteries.
• Bring a set of dishes and utensils to work. Use these in place of disposable products for lunch.
• Instead of disposable water bottles, purchase refillable water bottles.
• Unplug your appliances when you leave the house to conserve energy.
• Try composting, which will create better soil and reduce landfill waste.
• Switch from paper or plastic by bringing reusable totes with you to the store.
  

Be sure to bring the kids to Springfield Memorial Library on Thursday, April 24 from 3:30-5pm to celebrate Earth Day. Get creative with recyclables and help the planet!

The United Methodist Church is hosting the annual Mother/ Daughter Banquet on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 pm. Be sure to make your reservation soon. This annual event has being happening for quite some time. If there is anyone who would like to share details of past Mother/Daughter banquets, please respond by emailing to the link below. Your remembrances will be shared in future issues of this newsletter. Here is a copy of an article from the Springfield Monitor, May 8, 1958 of the Mother /Daughter Banquet held that year.

Adventures in Baking—Fellow quilt class member, Christie Stoddard started it all. She brought these yummy, gooey rolls to share during the library’s Quilt Class lunch. Of course, we all wanted this recipe. Nancy Davis, library assistant extraordinaire, also has similar recipe. She would generously tempt me by bringing these rolls to work. Oh the pleasure, but not too good for my hips and thighs!!! Finally, I decided I must make these luscious rolls for my family. First off I cannot find my recipe, but I proceed to buy the ingredients anyway. Then I cry and Nancy brings her recipe. Ok, now I can make them, only to discover that I should have purchased Cook & Serve pudding not the instant kind. But I really, really need to make these rolls, so I proceed ahead anyway. This turned out not to be my best idea! That day after discovering my failed attempt my lovely daughter called me at work asking, “What were you trying to make Mom? It looks like a disaster on a plate.” She also added, so nicely, that she knows that I can bake better than that! Thank you to a kind and thoughtful daughter!! Maybe she deserves a night at the Mother/Daughter banquet.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

April 24 – 3:30 -5pm Celebrate Earth Day with “Recycle It” crafts at Springfield Memorial Library
April 25- 6:00-8:00pm Westmont PTO Carnival. Come one come all for a fun time!
April 27 –8 am – 12:30pm “All You Can Eat” Pancake Breakfast at Springfield’s American Legion Hall
April 27 – 1 pm Acoustic Sunday at Soaring Wings Vineyard. John Stokely, folk guitarist, is playing. Free Admission!
April 26 – 8 pm Platteview High Junior/Senior Prom at the Scoular Building
April 28 – 7pm Platteview Jr. High Vocal and Instrumental Concert at Platteview High
May 1- 7pm Honor Choir & 6th grade Band Concert at Platteview High Auditorium
May 7- 6:30pm Mother/Daughter Banquet at United Methodist Church. “Remember the 1950’s” For reservations and to sign up to sing Karaoke, call the church office at 253-2270 or Joanne Latham at 253-2708. Adults $6.00, children 3-10 yrs $3.00, under 3, free.

Events Happening Elsewhere:

Avoca, NE
Kid's Day at Bloom Where You're Planted Farm - Tuesday, April 29th
This is a unique opportunity to learn about agriculture while enjoying the great outdoors! See a cow being milked, pet a baby calf, and sample locally-produced Legacy Milk! Take a guided tour of the 127-year-old farm where you'll learn about farming practices 100 years ago, 50 years ago, and today.
Reservations are now being accepted for groups of 10 or more people. Children of all ages are welcome, and we will customize your tour to suit the age level of your group. The cost is $3.00/person. Children ages 2 & under and paid school staff members are free with a minimum of 10 paying guests. We'll provide every group with a packet of farm-related coloring and activity pages so you can continue your learning experience after you leave the farm. SPECIAL VALUE: Add lunch to your tour for just $2.00 more--that's just $5.00/person! Lunch includes hot dogs, chips, carrots/celery and Legacy Milk or bottled water.

Morning and afternoon time slots are still available. Call 402-267-4104 or Email Editor@AvocaNebraska.com now to make a reservation. Bloom Where You're Planted Farm is at 911-108th St. rural Avoca, NE. Visit our website, www.bloompumpkinpatch.com, for a map and directions.

Manley, Ne @ the Lofte Theatre
April 27 2pm - The Blackwood Brothers Concert
Tickets $10. General Admission Seating. A name synonymous with Gospel Music! The original Blackwood Brothers formed in Choctaw County, Mississippi. Elvis Presley loved Gospel music and attended many of the Blackwood Brothers Gospel conventions in Memphis. The Blackwoods have recorded over 200 albums and toured 47 countries! Now here for Lofte audiences to enjoy CONTACT US By Phone: 402-234-2553 By Mail: Lofte Community Theatre, PO Box 62, Manley, NE 68403 Box Office To purchase, exchange or inquire about ticket purchases, please call our box office at 402-234-2553, or send us an email at LofteTickets@Lofte.com

~Children really brighten up a household - they never turn off the lights.
--Ralph Bus

Connie Manzer

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